With the 3rd Staffordshire Day less than two weeks away (1st May), we've compiled a list of 14 great ways to get involved in the celebrations!


1. Show some love for Staffordshire on social media

Whether it's the beautiful scenery, the fascinating heritage, the delicious food & drink, or something else you love about Staffordshire, tell the world on social media, with the #StaffordshireDay hashtag.

Why not print off our I Love Staffordshire poster and share a picture of yourself with it?

2. Share your Staffordshire Day Mugshot

Imported ImageCelebrate Staffordshire's pottery heritage by sharing a Staffordshire Day Mugshot, like this one of Gemma with her mug by the up-and-coming designer Mandy Billington.

You could use an iconic pattern from a world-famous Staffordshire manufacturer, or show the backstamp to prove where it was made.

Find out more on our Staffordshire Day Mugshot blog.

3. Show your support on Twitter

Download our Staffordshire Day Twibbon and add it to your Twitter profile pic

4. Sup a Staffordshire-made ale

Staffordshire is the home of brewing so why not savour a locally-made ale from Titanic Brewery, Lymestone Brewery, Slater's Ales, Marston's Brewery...

5. Enjoy a Staffordshire delicacy

Imported ImageTuck into a tasty Staffordshire oatcake at home, or take part in the Staffordshire Day World's Biggest Oatcake Morning and help a local charity.

Spread some Marmite on your toast: Marmite was invented here in 1902 and is still made in the county.

Or bring out the Branston with your Staffordshire Day lunch: the Ploughman's Lunch favourite was created in Branston, East Staffordshire, in the 1920s and initially made there.

6. Discover our heritage & save money

Learn about our fascinating brewing past with 2 for 1 admission to the National Brewery Centre on Staffordshire Day.

Or admire the inspiring craftsmanship of our potters with a free World of Wedgwood factory tour.

7. Explore a glorious garden

Staffordshire is home to some wonderful gardens and parks. Take a stroll beside the beautiful lake at The Trentham Estate, where it's 2 for 1 entry on Staffordshire Day.

Or how about a visit to the Dorothy Clive Garden, which will be marking the RHS National Gardening Week with a talks and exhibitions?

8. Make a splash at the UK's Number One aqua park!

Imported ImageIt's only £8.99 after 1pm at Waterworld for their Staffordshire Day celebrations on the 28th and 29th April.

And you could win loads of great prizes including family tickets and gift vouchers in the Ay Up Duck promotion!

9. Learn about Staffordshire's history

Hear great presentations on subjects like Staffordshire's Home Front in 1918, and Witchcraft in Burton, at the Staffordshire History Day

Discover how Staffordshire's Philip Astley set up the first modern circus 250 years ago, and learn all about his amazing life at this Brampton Museum exhibition in Newcastle-under-Lyme

10. Enjoy a day at the races

There's a thrilling day on offer at Uttoxeter Racecourse for the Staffordshire Plate Raceday, with seven great races, live music, great local cuisine and more!

11. Celebrate furry friends

Imported ImageCelebrate the Staffordshire Bull Terrier at Churnet Valley Railway, where Staffies travel on the trains for free and there will be plenty more entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

12. Take in some culture

Support Stafford Film Theatre and take in the acclaimed film 'Call Me By Your Name' at the Gatehouse Theatre, and find out about famous people from Staffordshire at the Gladstone Pottery Museum.

Or head for the Lymelight Festival, Newcastle-under-Lyme, which champions local bands and musicians.

13. Bag a bargain & learn how to dance

Bag a bargain, take part in a tea dance, and pay tribute to the RAF at the National Memorial Arboretum's vintage fair.

Pause and reflect at the NMA's Landscapes of Life exhibition, where admission is half price on Staffordshire Day.

14. Help break a world record

Help with a world record attempt at the Potty about Staffordshire event beside Tamworth Castle, where they will try and make the world's biggest ever oatcake!

That's just a snapshot of how you can celebrate Staffordshire on Tuesday 1st May!

More events will be added as the day approaches, so keep checking our What's On section for details of Staffordshire Day things to do!