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Half Term Days Out on a Budget

February Half Term in Staffordshire (Monday 16th – Friday 20th February 2026) is the perfect time to get out exploring without stretching your budget. From creative workshops to outdoor adventures, family trails to hands‑on heritage fun, these half term ideas will cost a family of four no more than…

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Valentines Day in Staffordshire

Celebrate love in Staffordshire this Valentine’s Day with exquisite dining, unforgettable experiences, and romantic spa escapes. Whether you’re planning a cozy evening or an adventurous day out, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 great things to do for Valentines in Staffordshire. Romantic Dining in…

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Finalists for 2026 Tourism Awards Revealed

51 of the area’s best tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses will go head-to-head at the prestigious Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards 2026, sponsored by the University of Staffordshire. Following a rigorous independent judging process, a record number of 155 entries from across…

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Six amazing National Trust places in Staffordshire

Today (January 12th) marks the anniversary of the National Trust’s founding in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter, and Hardwicke Rawnsley. From humble beginnings, it has grown into Europe’s largest conservation charity, caring for over 500 historic sites, miles of coastline, and thousands of…

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Christmas Lights Trails in Staffordshire

Feel the magic of spectacular Christmas lights in Staffordshire! As the festive season sparkles into life, Staffordshire transforms into a winter wonderland, with dazzling displays lighting up towns, villages, and countryside spots across the county. From twinkling trails to grand illuminations…

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in Staffordshire 2025

Looking for somewhere to Pick Your Own Pumpkins in Staffordshire? With thousands of pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours growing across the county, there's nowhere better than Staffordshire for picking your own pumpkins this Autumn. Here are five of the best pumpkin patches in Staffordshire…

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Five Great Staffordshire Moorlands Walks

The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival runs from Friday 25th April to Monday 5th May 2025, featuring more than 80 events and activities across one of the most beautiful and historic parts of Staffordshire. There are walks for all abilities, from strenuous hikes in the county's most challenging…

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Cheap family days out in Staffordshire: Part 3

Staffordshire is full of free and cheap family days out for you to enjoy this summer. Here's our latest guide to things to do in Tamworth, Lichfield and East Staffordshire, which will cost a family of four £30 or less. We've also put together blogs on cheap days out in Newcastle, Stoke-on-Trent and…

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Cheap family days out in Staffordshire: Part 2

If you need some help finding cheap family days out for the summer holidays, you've come to the right place! We've put together this round-up of the best attractions, beauty spots and events to try in Staffordshire, which will cost a family of four no more than £30. Part 2 focusses on Stafford…

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Cheap family days out in Staffordshire: Part 1

Looking for a cheap family day out to keep the children entertained in the school holidays? Here's our guide to the best attractions, beauty spots and events to try in Staffordshire, with Part 1 focussing on Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Staffordshire Moorlands. All of these will…

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