Staffordshire Events
Burton on Trent PS Meeting
Thu 10 Sep
Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE
Welcome Night Show &Tell Welcome to members new and old
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Saxon Cross House, Watling Street, Gailey ST19 5PP
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
Too many to mention...
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
St. Chads Church, Greengate St., Stafford ST16 2HP
Heritage Open Day: Too many to mention......but some people will be, like the person who established the church, those who built it and others who...
Biddulph Grange Garden open gates
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road, Biddulph ST8 7SD
Heritage Open Day: Walk in the footsteps of an 1850s visitor to Biddulph Grange Garden and explore the Bateman Walk into the adjacent churchyard and...
Salt, Pepper and Vinegar bottle ovens
Fri 11 Sep
James Kent (Ceramic Materials) Ltd, Fountain Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2HB
Heritage Open Day: See the three calcining bottle ovens known locally as 'Salt, Pepper and Vinegar' at close quarters and learn about how...
St Giles Parish Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
St Giles Parish Church, Church Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1QS
Heritage Open Day: This magnificent church was designed by George Gilbert Scott was built against the existing 14th century tower...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Birmingham Road Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0QQ
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
Inside the Church of Fenton
Fri 11 Sep
Christchurch St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3AQ
Heritage Open Day: Christ Church is an Anglican church in Fenton, Staffordshire, England. It is in the parish of Stoke-upon-Trent and Fenton, and in...
Everyday histories: showpeople of North Staffordshire
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2AE
Heritage Open Day: Discover the stories of North Staffordshire’s travelling showpeople, the families who bring the fun of the fair to local...
Stapenhill Ghost walk
Fri 11 Sep
Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 9EP
Stapenhill means “steep hill ” in old Anglo Saxon. A location so well thought of by the Anglo Saxons. It was their graveyard ...
Motown, Northern Soul, Reggae Night
Fri 11 Sep
Glascote Club, Glascote Rd., Tamworth B77 2BS
Motown, Northern soul, reggae etc. - Ex-radio DJ Ric Simon In air-conditioned function room with dancefloor. stage & bar...
EVENT CANCELLED
Sat 12 Sep
St Editha's church. St Editha's close, Tamworth B79 7DA
Heritage Open Day: EVENT CANCELLED EVENT CANCELLED
Gnosall - Old Lock-Up
Sat 12 Sep
Sellman Street, Gnosall ST20 0EP
Heritage Open Day: Built in the 1830s, the Gnosall Lock-Up is one of three surviving lock-ups in the County, the other two are in Stafford and Alton...
National Memorial Arboretum - Archiving Remembrance
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate 25 years of the National Memorial Arboretum. Explore archive treasures, share memories, help identify historic items,...
St. Thomas' Church, Butterton
Sat 12 Sep
St. Thomas' Church, Butterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 4DU
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Church in the Woods in the heart of Butterton, Staffordshire! We will be opening the church from 1000-1500...
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Sat 12 Sep
London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1LQ
Heritage Open Day: This historic Catholic Church is 192 this year! Come and admire the stained glass, extracts from our archives and find out more...
Brilliant Bamboo Parklet – From Pottery to Bamboo
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Behind Sainsbury's Stoke, Boothen Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4AH
Heritage Open Day: We want to hear your memories of the Trent / Crescent Potteries and George Jones and Sons...
Eccleshall Road Cemetery, Stafford: Open Day and Guided Tours
Sat 12 Sep
Eccleshall Road Cemetery, Stafford, Eccleshall Road, Stafford ST16 1PD
Heritage Open Day: Join the Friends of Stafford Cemeteries for a guided tour of Stafford's historic cemetery, find out about the...
Brindley's Mill, Leek, Staffordshire
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Brindley's Mill, Mill Street, Leek ST13 8FA
Heritage Open Day: Brindley's mill is a restored water powered corn mill dating back to 1752, and attributed to James Brindley the great canal...
Everyday Histories: Mow Cop Notable Natives
Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep
53 High St, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PA
Heritage Open Day: Discover the fascinating people who shaped Mow Cop on this guided walk with our expert local historian...
Tamworth Civic Society
Sat 12 Sep
St. Edithas Church, St. Edithas Close, Tamworth B79 7DA
Heritage Open Day: The 8th annual Civic Society festival celebrates our awe-inspiring architecture, history, & heritage at St...
Kinver Edge & the Rock Houses
Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Holy Austin Rock House, Compton Road, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6DL
Heritage Open Day: Visit these quirky restored rock dwellings where families lived until the 1960s. Carved into the red sandstone with dramatic views...
Bethesda Chapel
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Albion Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1QF
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit Bethesda Methodist Chapel, once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries...
Tom Carnes Demonstration
Sat 12 Sep
Belong Village, Lower street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2RS
Heritage Open Day: Watch Tom Carnes create his famous ceramic bottle kilns live on the potter’s wheel in our Bistro...
Unitarian Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2UA
Heritage Open Day: A chance to view a non-conformist meeting house, originally one of many throughout the country, which developed out of the...
Church Open Days
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
All Saints Church, Compton, Leek ST13 5PT
Heritage Open Day: All Saints Church, Leek - Open Days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 1000 - 1700...
Gnosall Parish Family and Local History Search
Sat 12 Sep
Grosvenor Centre, High Street, Gnosall, Stafford ST20 0EX
Heritage Open Day: Pop into the Grosvenor Centre to access some of the historical records of Gnosall Parish, including the 1880 Parish Map and speak...
Back to the Barracks: Hat Making Workshop and Demonstrations
Sat 12 Sep
The Art Studio, 5-7 Barracks Square, Newcastle ST5 1LG
Heritage Open Day: Hat making and demonstrations with HoJo Hattery Newcastle-under-Lyme has a long history of hat making dating back over 300...
MAGIC MIKE - BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH – Live Male Dancers - Drag & DJ
Sat 12 Sep
The Premier Suite, 85-87 High Green, Cannock WS11 1BJ
Live Male Dancers Drag Host & DJ 2 Hours Bottomless Delicious Brunch
Quaker Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Overton Bank, Leek ST13 5ES
Heritage Open Day: Saturdays 12th and 19th September
Visit and learn about Quakers in Leek and Leek Quaker Meeting House built 1697 Leek Quaker...
Open Day at Ford Green Hall
Sun 13 Sep
Ford Green Hall Museum Ltd, Ford Green Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG
Heritage Open Day: Find out what life was like for an ordinary person working and living at the Hall. Meet a Civil war soldier and handle replica...
Join our choir in Stone for a FREE taster session
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Stone ST15 0EQ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Stone Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Beverley Mason...
Stafford Film Theatre: One Battle After Another
Tue 15 Sep
The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Paul Thomas Anderson / USA 2025 / 161 Min / Cert 15
In the mid-2000s, a band of guerrilla revolutionaries run riot in...
Oliver’s Mill: Past Lives, Future Stories
Tue 15 Sep
Olivers Mill, Newport Lane, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3NJ
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Stoke-on-Trent’s remarkable surviving industrial buildings and discover the story of Oliver’s Mill – from...
Our Time, Our Place Our Heritage. Pottery People.
Wed 16 Sep
St. Marks Parish Church, Snow Hill, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4LT
Heritage Open Day: Do you have experience working in The Potteries, or a story to share about your connection with the ceramic history of...
The Potters Cathedral: St Mark's Church, Shelton
Wed 16 Sep
St. Marks Parish Church, Snow Hill, Shelton ST1 4LT
Heritage Open Day: Find out all about St. Mark's church and its rich history. Step inside the 'Potters Cathedral' and find out...
Burton Big Band Monthly Concert
Wed 16 Sep
Henhurst Recreational Club
Henhurst Hill DE13 9TB
Burton Big Band - Henhurst Hill Social Club Monthly Concert
Come and join us for the Burton Big Band monthly concert, every third Wednesday of the...
Everyday Lives of Potteries People
Wed 16 Sep
The Dipping House, Spode Works, Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1BU
Heritage Open Day: Join Phil Rowley to explore the lives of Potteries folk in the 1930s. The presentation will cover employment in the area's...
Join our choir in Stafford for a FREE taster session
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Wed 4 Nov
Stafford Grammar School, Burton Manor, Stafford ST18 9AT
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll like singing with us in the Stafford Rock Choir.
Your friendly local Stafford choir is run by...
Oktoberfest Bierkeller Party at The Premier Suite, Cannock
Wed 16 Sep, Fri 16 Oct
The Premier Suite, 85-87 High Green, Cannock WS11 1BJ
Oktoberfest is coming to Cannock!
Round up your mates and grab our FIRST RELEASE 2-for-1 tickets NOW!...
Burton on Trent PS Meeting
Thu 17 Sep
Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE
Ian Daisley Derbyshire & The Peak District
A selection of images covering the Peak District National Park and the surrounding areas...
Chimney Sweeps’ climbing boys in Staffordshire.
Thu 17 Sep
Erasmus Darwin House,
Beacon Street,
Lichfield,
Staffs WS13 7AD
A talk by Steve Booth
This talk looks at the nationwide problems caused by the use of climbing children to sweep chimneys and how well-intentioned...
From Clay to Community: Discovering Everyday Histories
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Vast, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD
Heritage Open Day: Step into the everyday histories of the people who made Dudson, from the opening of the factory on Hope Street in 1810 to the...
Archives Access: Tamworth Castle Archives
Thu 17 Sep
Tamworth's Pop-Up Museum & Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street, Tamworth B79 7LG
Heritage Open Day: Tamworth's Pop-Up Museum & Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LG...
Our Time, Our Place Our Heritage. Pottery People.
Thu 17 Sep
Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE
Heritage Open Day: Do you have experience working in The Potteries, or a story to share about your connection with the ceramic history of...
Shugborough estate open day
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Shugborough Estate, Milford, Stafford ST17 0UP
Heritage Open Day: Shugborough is opening it's gates for free entry to the garden, Park Farm and Mansion House for Heritage Open Days 2026...
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Fri 18 Sep
Gladstone Pottery Museum, 26 Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
Heritage Open Day: Visit the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal burning ovens made the world's finest bone China...
PCC 2026 Junior Presentation Night
Fri 18 Sep
Monckton Recreation Centre, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge ST19 5QP
Join us for our end of season Presentation Night. Celebrating all the achievement of our Juniors throughout the 2026 season...
The Midlands Best Country Night & Line Dance Party at The Premier Suite, Cannock
Fri 18 Sep
The Premier Suite, 85-87 High Green, Cannock WS11 1BJ
MIDLANDS’ BEST COUNTRY SHOW & LINE DANCE PARTY
with Wayne Scott Country
Get ready for a full-on country takeover… this is the one everyone will...
Hanley Park Heritage Event
Sat 19 Sep
The Bandstand, Hanley Park, Cleveland Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX
Heritage Open Day: Join The Friends of Hanley Park, to celebrate 'Everyday Histories' and the working lives of the potteries...
Our Lady and St Peter’s Catholic Church
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Our Lady and St Peter’s church, 106 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LT
Heritage Open Day: An historic Catholic Church with a beautiful interior and parts of the building dating back to 1857...
Discovering St Margaret´s Church, Wolstanton
Sat 19 Sep
St Margaret´s Church, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0EQ
Heritage Open Day: Bell Ringing Demonstrations
Tower Tours
Graveyard Tours
Displays and Exhibits
Raffle
Refreshments Treasure your heritage at St...
From Weave to Wardrobe - Celebrating textile heritage in the Staffordshire Moorlands
Sat 19 Sep
Butter Market, Market Place, Leek ST13 5HH
Heritage Open Day: Join us and get hands-on with traditional weaving and explore Leek’s textile-making past through vintage fashion displays...
Our Time, Our Place, Our Heritage - clay workshop with British Ceramics Biennial
Sat 19 Sep
BCB Studio, 124 Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1BU
Heritage Open Day: Join British Ceramics Biennial for a drop-in clay workshop in the heart of The Potteries...
Victorian Potters' Mill in Steam, Vintage Stationary Engine and Classic Vehicle Rallies
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Etruria Industrial Museum, Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB
Heritage Open Day: See a display of Vintage Stationary Engines on Saturday 19th, Classic Vehicles on the Sunday 20th...
St. Modwen's Parish Church
Sat 19 Sep
St. Modwen's Parish Church,, Market Place, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1HA
Heritage Open Day: A rare example of a well preserved early 18th century church. **Please note date change of event**
The present building was...
Dragon Designs: Clay Workshop
Sat 19 Sep
Tamworth's Pop-Up Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street, Tamworth B79 7LG
Heritage Open Day: Create a dragon-inspired clay keepsake in this free workshop inspired by a Victorian dragon vase made by Tamworth's historic...
ARNOLD BENNETT - Dudson Museum Just Across the Road
Sat 19 Sep
Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD
Heritage Open Day: The Arnold Bennett Society at the former Dudson Pottery, which is just across the road from Arnold Bennett's birthplace...
Inside Etruria: Past, Present & Future
Sat 19 Sep
Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7AF
Heritage Open Day: Come inside a part of Etruria you don't normally get to see and discover the past, present and possible future of this...
Stafford Quaker Meeting House and the people who met there
Sat 19 Sep
Stafford Quaker Meeting House, Foregate Street, Stafford ST16 2PX
Heritage Open Day: Visit Stafford Quaker Meeting House, built 1730. Grade II listed building. Meeting Room with Women's Gallery and...
Trentham Parish Church Open Doors
Sat 19 Sep
Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AB
Heritage Open Day: Trentham Parish Church opens all its doors to welcome visitors St Mary and All Saints Church is a vibrant parish church with a...
St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors
Sat 19 Sep
St Bartholomew's Church, 144-150 Norton Lane, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8BY
Heritage Open Day: St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors is a Grade II listed. building, with outstanding views towards the Staffordshire...
Bronze Age Gold - The Ellastone 'Fastener'
Sat 19 Sep
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a free, expert talk on the the 'Ellastone Fastener' and other Bronze Age treasures by Dr Neil Wilkin of...
Made in Mayfield
Sat 19 Sep
Mayfield Memorial Hall, Conygree Lane, Mayfield, Nr Ashbourne DE6 2HW
Discover beautiful handmade creations at the Mayfield Craft Fair, a celebration of local talent and craftsmanship...
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Sun 20 Sep
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Eastgate Street ST16 2LT
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time...
All Saints' Church Sandon
Sun 20 Sep
All Saints Church, Church Lane, Sandon, Stafford ST18 0DB
Heritage Open Day: A family-friendly event through our history—a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and...
FREE taster session with the Lichfield Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
King Edward VI School, Upper St John Street, Lichfield WS14 9EE
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
Your local Lichfield choir is run by vocal teacher Sonia Eyre...
Stafford Flower Club - A Flower Arranging Demonstration
Wed 23 Sep
Stafford North End Community Centre, Thorpe Hall, Holmcroft Road, Stafford. ST16 1JG
This is an exciting month for us at Stafford Flower Club as we are changing our venue to Stafford North End Community Centre, our meeting days and...
Burton on Trent PS Meeting
Thu 24 Sep
Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, BoT DE13 0HE
Roger Fountain Mainly Mono with a Dash of Colour Print based talk by Derby based photographer and member of Synergy...
Stafford Film Theatre: The Christophers
Tue 29 Sep
The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT
THE CHRISTOPHERS
Steven Soderberg / UK, USA 2025 / 100 min
A fine comedy drama directed by Steven Soderbergh that centres on the spectacular...
FREE taster session with the Stafford Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 17 Nov
St Bertelin's Church Hall, Holmcroft Road, Stafford ST16 1JF
Are you looking to join a choir?
The Stafford Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Beverley Mason...
The Ghost Train
Tue 29 Sep to Sat 3 Oct
Stoke Rep Theatre ST4 2TR
The Ghost Train
Arnold Ridley
Spooks, shocks and things that go ‘choo’ in the night.
A storm. A stranded station...
Things to do around Staffordshire
Staffordshire, located in the heart of England, offers a wealth of exciting activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in theme parks, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Staffordshire:
1. Alton Towers:
- Alton Towers is one of England's premier theme parks, nestled in the Staffordshire countryside. It's a thrilling day out for the whole family. Rides like Nemesis and Oblivion cater to adrenaline junkies, while the water park provides a refreshing escape in summer. Don't miss the crazy golf course and high ropes course. Consider staying at one of the on-site hotels for a multi-day adventure.
2. Snow Dome Tamworth:
- Experience a winter wonderland at the Tamworth Snow Dome. Ski, snowboard, or ice skate on real snow slopes. Beginners can take lessons, and there's even a petting zoo, pool, and spa for added enjoyment.
3. Churnet Valley Railway:
- Take a nostalgic ride on the Churnet Valley Railway. Enjoy scenic views of the Staffordshire countryside from vintage steam trains.
4. Brampton Park:
- Wander around the picturesque Brampton Park in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic, and let the kids play on the swings and slides.
5. Drayton Manor:
- Families with young children will love Drayton Manor, another fantastic theme park in Staffordshire. It features rides, a zoo, and Thomas Land for little ones.
6. Cannock Chase Forest:
- Nature enthusiasts can explore Cannock Chase Forest. Walk amidst ancient woodlands, spot wildlife, and enjoy the fresh air.
7. Shugborough Estate:
- Visit the Shugborough Estate, a historic stately home with beautiful gardens. Explore the mansion, farm, and riverside walks.
8. RSPB Coombes Valley:
- Birdwatchers will appreciate RSPB Coombes Valley, a wildlife-rich reserve. Keep an eye out for feathered friends in this serene setting.
9. Stoke-on-Trent Sculpture Trail:
- Discover public art along the Stoke-on-Trent Sculpture Trail. Admire unique sculptures and explore the city's creative side.
10. Trentham Estate:
- Wander through the stunning Trentham Estate. Take a barefoot walk, hunt for fairies, and test your courage on the Altitude Tower. The estate also boasts beautiful gardens and a shopping village.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're seeking thrills, relaxation, or natural beauty, Staffordshire has it all!
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