Give the family some early Christmas presents with sparkling fun-filled festive days out in Staffordshire. It’s time to celebrate the season in style, with lights, laughter and special events, Christmas shopping and tempting food and drink, there’s something for all ages.
Our #ChristmasInStaffs map (click here to download) has everything you need to know about the festive season in Staffordshire, including fantastic events and lights trails, switch-ons, markets and pantos.
Santa Specials
Santa Claus is coming to town! And who can blame him when there's so much for him to see and do? He's on stage for the live shows at the SnowDome, on board for magical journeys at Churnet Valley Railway and Foxfield Railway, and in his grotto at Alton Towers Resort, Drayton Manor Resort, and The Trentham Estate too!
Dazzling Displays
Staffordshire's festive season is packed with spectacular lights events. See the memorials, gardens and woodland like you've never seen them before at the National Memorial Arboretum's Illuminated Arboretum, witness the breath-taking Christmas Light Show at Lichfield Cathedral, and take in one of the Winter Light Trail at Trentham Gardens.
Shop Til You Drop
There's nowhere better than Staffordshire for getting all your Christmas shopping done. McArthur Glen Designer Outlet West Midlands is packed with bargains from your favourite brands, while World of Wedgwood is perfect for something more unusual. Newcastle-under-Lyme has gifts galore at the Festive Castle Artisan Market, and the bustling market at Middleport Pottery is bound to get you feeling festive.
Hello 2025!
See 2024 out in style, and welcome in 2025, with a pulsating day of horse-racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse, or a soothing spa day at Hoar Cross Hall.
Winter Walks
Burn off some of those Christmas pounds with a bracing winter walk. Take the family for a stroll around Cannock Chase Forest, soak in the stunning scenery of The Peak District, and escape to the peaceful woodlands of The National Forest.
Things to do for Christmas in Staffordshire
Whether you feel naughty or nice, you’ll find plenty to do, see, taste and enjoy in Staffordshire this festive season. For more information about Christmas events, visit our Christmas What's On page, or use the search function below.
