Looking for fun things to do in the Staffordshire Moorlands this year?
Well, get your diaries out and fill them with a host of activities. Whatever you fancy, whatever time of year you visit, the Staffordshire Moorlands has got you covered.
From hidden gems to major events, discover what’s happening here. Whether it’s colourful art festivals, vibrant musical concerts, local fetes, outdoor activities, family-friendly days out, or cultural attractions, there are always a host of exciting events in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Take time out to explore our guide of events taking place across the Staffordshire Moorland’s charming towns and its majestic countryside vistas.
Leek Arts Festival is a model event for culture lovers, putting on a show of performing arts, music theatre and exhibitions that captivates crowds and brings the town to life.
Cheadle Arts Festival is a celebration of all the arts, there really is something for everyone!
The district also provides the perfect plot for the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival, an accessible, varied and carefully thought-out celebration of journeys that take in natural and built attractions.
The Leek Blues & Americana Festival in October offers five days of song, including folk, blues, Americana, jazz and traditional music, with an international emphasis.
Town centre events are a cornerstone of activity in Biddulph, Cheadle and Leek, offering variety and reflecting a sense of place across the district, including the hugely popular Scooterfest, one of the country’s biggest one-day events on the scootering calendar, which sees people from across Europe head to Leek to enjoy the incredible spectacle.
The Staffordshire Moorlands makes the most of spring, summer, autumn and winter, with seasonal events that capture the magic of the time of year, putting the district’s own distinctive stamp on key dates in the calendar, while the area’s stunning rural landscape, historic town centres and visitor attractions are the perfect host to a wide range of outdoor events.
Check out the community arts programme Outside Arts, created by the people of the Staffordshire Moorlands and enjoyed by visitors far and wide.
