Top 25 things to do and attractions in Stafford

Lovely place for a walk (manageable for a toddler) and cute summer trail on for kids over summer. The visitor centre has costumes that can dress up in which our biggest lad(3yrs) really loved. We really enjoyed our visit!

Visited Stafford castle, really nice walk round the perimeter and up to the castle. Very unspoiled. Plenty of parking. Visitor centre and tearoom. Lovely ruin to visit. Unfortunately we chose a day when there was a school visit, so we couldn't go into the tea room/visitor centre or go inside the castle so we will have to go again! The castle entry is free.

You can see the view of Stafford city from the height, good hike, its green and serene but nothing much to see.

Small car park but ok on a weekday. The museum is well stocked with exhibits. The shop has a few items and canned drinks & confectionery is available (if the shop is open - limited opening times). The walk to the castle is steep with one bench part way. Wheelchair accessable but hard work up the hill. Allow an hour for the visit to include the castle, museum and herb garden. Free admission.

This is great place to maybe walk your dog, let the kids run off steam and look at Stafford history, but if you're expecting a proper castle you may feel a little underwhelmed..... If you are expecting Warwick Castle type of size or structure, you won't see any Port Cullis, Drawbridge, Turrets or grey stone, sorry. This Castle is quite small, and in ruins and its half patched up with red brick. Stafford Castle has been demolished and rebuilt a couple of times and this shows in the material it's built of which maybe only 200 years old. You can go inside the walls and have a nosey too so it's not all bad, the visitor centre is very good, there's clean toilets and free entry/parking too The real beauty of this place is the view from Castle Hill and the surrounding meadows, woodlands.

Nice wall around the lower part and short stroll up to the castle itself. Lots of information on the way round. Visitor centre offers hand on with armour etc and coffee at just £1! Well worth a visit

I had no idea there was even a castle in Stafford so it was a pleasant surprise to find this. There's a nice walking route up to the Castle with many information points with historical facts and illustrations. Unfortunately the Visitor centre was closed due to a school trip otherwise I'd have liked to have had a look in there too. There's also a short woodland walking route here too.

Nice museum to have a look around if you have an hour to spare. Free entry. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stumbled on this museum while out and about for Heritage Open Days. What a find! The building is just amazing. Although the museum is great, it was the actual building that captived me. Seeing the timbers was fascinating and to see the attic space was great. Three floors of exhibits, with the military taking up the attic space. There is no fee to visit, but please donate. There is a little gift shop and facilities onsite The lady on the desk was lovely welcoming and knowledgeable. Fantastic

Brilliant visit to the Ancient High House. All the staff there were very informative, happy to explain to us even though they were busy, it adds greatly to the visit and brings it all alive. Many different rooms to explore., very interesting. There is no admission charge, we left a donation in the box, this helps them greatly to maintain the building and carry on with their historic work. Would recommend a visit for children and adults alike.

A great slice of history preserved in this building right in the centre of town. Architecturally significant, the social history is also of great human interest and we enjoyed meeting volunteer and regular staff. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area-it’s free and donations are accepted!

This is one of the oldest house in Stafford built in the 1500s the era of Queen Elizabeth the 1st.. It’s quite a big house full of history. It’s nice to wander around inside and imagine how people lived in the past.

A must visit if you are in the Stafford area. Very well preserved old house with rooms decorated to the different periods that the house has lived. The militaria memorabilia on the top floor is also perfectly organised and enrich surely our knowledge or the world conflicts and the role of the Stafforshire forces.

What a delightful place to visit. The wonderful lady behind the front desk told us that the house dates back to Elizabeth the 1st in 1545 and was actually built in the shape of an E. Those of you from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (like me 😊) and Ireland will be interested to note that Charles the 1st and Prince Rupert took refuge here and set up his headquarters whilst waiting for back up from troops from Wales and Ireland 🇮🇪 at the start of the civil war in 1642. There is a room showing how the house was constructed and shows the bare bones of the structure, And a room showing an exhibition on the many ways Arsenic was used in daily life to make a beautiful green colour that slowly poisoned you and your loved ones as you enjoyed the beautiful shade of green in your fine clothes and fine dining. (who needs enemies hey) The beautiful tapestries, especially in the bedroom in my photos were all hand-made with love and care by women from Stafford who, I was told have all since now passed on, taking their excellent skills with them. It is free to visit. There is a gift shop on the ground floor that takes both cash and card payment. Please be generous and buy stuff and make a donation, don't worry if you don't have cash, they do take a card payment. 😎 There are toilets however there is no disabled access to the building given its age and composition

I have never travelled to Stafford by train before, but as you leave the station you have Victoria Park right infront of you. What a gorgeous gem. The landscaping is stunning, with beautiful beds of flowers with vibrant colours. There is a band stand, a river with ducks and swans, thatched buildings, lovely bridges and a bowling green. It was a sunny day and the club were out bowling, such a great sight to watch. Next to the green were two aviaries with doves, golden pheasant, budgies, etc. Such a lovely atmosphere and buzz about the park. There was also a cafe, which appeared very popular. So lovely to see a well manicured park, with the grass cut to protection. Such a treat to walk through.

Lovely park, especially the greenhouse. Was a great place to visit on a sunny afternoon

Truly impressed by this park! It’s rare to come across such a beautifully maintained space. The moment I stepped out of the train station, I was greeted by a vibrant, colorful flower lawn - it made me fall in love with Stafford right away. The park is incredibly clean, and the flowers and grass are so well cared for. I was genuinely amazed by the whole scene. There’s also a café inside the park, and even some charming bird aviaries filled with tiny, adorable birds. I didn’t expect to visit such a lovely park - it was a delightful surprise and left a lasting impression!

Lovely park for an nice stroll around the canal. The colours of fall made it more beautiful!

Wonderful park.beautiful flowers & grounds & great sand & splash area for the kids ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️

A great day at Victoria Park and will go again, plenty for children, sit and watch the ducks and coffee and sandwich at Albert's on site. Carpark next to park, Sainsbury's a cross the road.

What a beautiful little Oasis within the historic town of Stafford. Beautifully kept and a delight to stroll through. From the gorgeous Summer house and the sweet Canaries to the magnificent monument. A great little café and lots of spots for a picnic.

What a night!! Never been b4 & the staff were Brilliant. Great lady blonde hair behind the bar. Lady & gentleman on the stairs showing us the way. AND ELVIS!! OMG!! This man was amazing!! Just like the real one. He had a great sense of humour interacted with the Audience. We are booking again!! When is he coming back!! Excellent value. I was in Vegas!

Went tonight to see Hello Again ( Neil Diamond). We booked the star package as it was a special occasion and we had a fabulous time. The two Maisie’s looked after us brilliantly. Would highly recommend it. Show was excellent too. All in all a great night out.

Absolutely fabulous. Came here to watch the Dennis Taylor/ Steve Davis black ball final. Brilliant Theatre with very polite attentive staff. Wouldn't hesitate to book another show

We spent a lot of time (and money!!) Visiting the gatehouse and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. The theatre is comfy and warm, clear vision from every seat. Gatehouse do so much for the community too! I was in sgyt and now my daughter is too, so its a lovely place to visit. Nice coffee too! X

March 5th 2025 Another remarkable performance from Karl Loxley tonight . A full house were thoroughly entertained. He has certainly done well for himself since being on the Voice. As always the staff at this venue are excellent. There is a bar area if you fancy a tipple. Street parking is available, which is good 👍

Did not have a chance to attend any play but the list looks very impressive!

After many years hi by to the gatehouse I've decided to no longer attend this once great venue, why you may ask. Il enlighten you the Gatehouse for generations was a place where plays and shows of all kind ls had taken place. A place that different opinions could be freely expressed. But recently I was informed that Katie Hopkins show was cancelled. This is nothing more than a crime of freedom of speech. Shakespeare's history plays often reflect the political and social concerns of his time, many found him offensive should we ban these plays next .. no . Il take my monies else where in future

We've eaten here multiple times over the last few years. Every time has had amazing food with attentive staff. The whole place, no matter what area you end up seated in, is beautifully decorated. We've also taken our dog multiple times now and the staff have been very accommodating for us.

Enjoyed my time at the Post House Bar and Grill. Went for Sunday lunch and it was very very nice. A bit more a fancy Sunday lunch for sure but it was certainly just as tasty. Portion sizes are big and very filling may cost a bit more but you for sure get your moneys worth. The place is very nicely decorated and the staff seemed friendly and the food came very quick albeit could have been a little warmer. The cocktail selection was also good and they were very nice.

The staff and venue are fantastic and as for the food, wow. Well presented, plentiful and flavoursome. It was our wedding anniversary and the little touch was nice from the staff.

We arrived quite late. The food and drinks were good. We were able to order dinner last minute before the kitchen closed, which was lovely.

Great atmosphere, was here for a baby shower, amazing decor, great selection of drinks Havana rum being a plus, some funky different cocktails there too. Didn't have main food but had a spread of sandwiches and beef and horseradish was amazing. Highly Recommended

One of our favourite places to eat! Been a couple of times now and always love it! The food is incredible, good service and lovely cocktails! The menu changes fairly often here so there's always something new to choose which is nice. The food is delicious and very well presented and the staff are very knowledgeable & helpful when it comes to the menu. There isn't any on-site parking here, but there are a few pay and display car parks nearby within walking distance.

We had a private dinner in the Champagne Room. It was perfect. The food was excellent. However what made the evening was the fantastic service, nothing was too much trouble and we were so well looked after. Thank you for making the night a great success

Had a fantastic day here. Two cafes with great food, ice creams and drinks. Toilets were clean. The house was quiet and easy to walk through everyone was helpful and informative. The grounds were stunning and lots to see. Great accessibility. Lots for kids to do, the house had kid friendly activities but also lots of parks and outside spaces for children. Promoting inclusivity and that seems to been something they are working hard to promote which is fantastic to see. Great walks for people and dog friendly also, even some doggy ice creams.

I must first say that this is one of the best National Trust properties we have visited and we have been members from over 20 years. The grounds and gardens are beautiful, with many interesting cows and sheep to look at. The farmyard was lovely and the café was outstanding. The service was brilliant and the food was so tasty. The Mansion was excellent and it was amazing looking at Lord Patrick Litchfield's apartments. The cafe near the mansion was also very good. All in all my wife and myself had a lovely day.

This is a jewel amongst the National Trust's historic houses. It's surrounded by a huge area of parkland and has a working farm to explore as well as the house and servants' quarters. We visited on a warm day when they had extra activities and games available for the kids to play which was appreciated. There is more than enough to fill a day here if you choose to do a walk around the estate too. The car park is quite a walk from the main house, however there is a small shuttle which you can use if needed.

We visited recently, May bank holiday, only to find the estate was closed due to bad weather. Unfortunately, there was no notice on their website about the closure, which was disappointing—not just for us, but for many others who had turned up as well. That said, we were still able to enjoy a lovely walk through the park. Despite some overcast spells, the weather held up nicely, and the grounds were beautiful. The park is expansive, with scenic canal crossings and plenty of space to explore. Just a heads-up to check ahead before visiting

Revisited after probably about 20 years and have to admit I was a little disappointed and underwhelmed this time around. Very little to see inside the mansion these days and the whole place seems to be geared up to entertain kids. The farm with mill wheel used to have so much more going on and better access. Sad because we had some great memories of visiting here in the past. The highlight was leaving and heading out over Essex bridge to the Anglo Welsh boatyard at Great Haywood.

This is a lovely place to visit with 2 cafes. The visitor shop was lovely and the grounds well kept. I visited on foot whilst out exploring

Good place for weekend trip lots to explore and places to see. If you like history and nature place is right for You. Find us on YouTube Ajzet to see our videos from national trust and English heritage place

Shugborough Hall is a place well worth a visit. It is a National Trust site located in a large estate in rural Staffordshire. There is plenty to see and do for Adults and children alike. On a nice day there are some very pleasant walks that you can do, as well as visit the house. There is a gift shop, toilets and tea room/restaurant close by. The Hall and all of its history is quite fascinating. As I like my photography I loved seeing some of Lord Lichfield's cameras and equipment, as well as the many photographs mounted on the walls. Some are of famous faces that you will recognise, and some of the Royal Family over various years. There are also events put on throughout the year. I have visited twice in December to see the spectacular display of Christmas Trees. They differ every year, and sometimes follow a theme. They also put on a light show display in December. I haven't seen this yet, but do plan on it this year. I have heard it is very impressive.

Wonderful national trust free entry day. Blessed with fine sunshine. Greeted by 2 very helpful members who explained the map. Added onto planned guided visit to new garden at 2pm. This proved really good with the gardener being very interesting. Volunteers in house brilliant, informative and friendly despite impromptu fire alarm, they were unflappable. Beautiful grounds, gardens and all with our rescue dog Maddie. (She stayed in the car whilst we went inside house). Just had such a lovely relaxing day. Thank you 😊

Lovely day out at Shugborough - the staff are 10/10 and gave brilliant service. The gentleman and lady upstairs in Patrick Lichfield’s apartments on Saturday were brilliant, friendly and knowledgeable and great help. The girl working the ice cream counter near the mansion tea room (but not inside the tea room) was amazing, really helped us with our intolerance while ordering an ice cream, super friendly to all customers in front of us and gave exceptional service to us with our celiac dietary needs. It’s a shame a lot of Shugborough has shut since the national trust took ownership, but still has lovely grounds on a sunny day.

Shugborough is simply beautiful whether you're visiting the house or just walking the grounds. Me and my fiance visit often as we just love walking our dog through the grounds and picking up a coffee at the tea room. Very friendly staff upon entry, plenty of info boards explaining future plans, the house is gorgeous inside and out with lots to see. Staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable with the history of the the house. It's just a fab place to visit.

First visit today and what a fantastic place! We decided to join as family members and it was well worth it. The grounds, gardens and mansion are all beautifully kept — full of history and charm. The tea rooms were excellent too, perfect stop for an autumn treat. Even during October half term it never felt crowded; plenty of parking and so much space to explore that you’d hardly notice how busy it actually was. A brilliant family day out — we’ll definitely be back! – O’Toole UK | Keeping it real, one visit at a time.

Had a wonderful day, strolling around the gardens and small walk plus a joy to hear so much history from the volunteers in the hall. The cafe was reasonably priced with good food and coffee.

Amazing place the mansion has lots of things to admire the gardens spectacular iff your going with your family pack up for the day and spend a full day exploring this huge place its a little pricey so best to make it a day and enjoy or the other option join the national trust and visit some of there amazing places

Absolutely fantastic! We visited on a steaming day, and all machinery was operating. The staff were terrific; friendly and knowledgeable.

Absolutely fantastic place, what a beautifully presented and restored treasure mill meece is! The volunteers do such incredible work here, their love and dedication to the place shines through in all the beauty of the place. It's a small place to visit, but well worth a visit to see such treasures being kept alive today.

Mill meece pumping Staffordshire. Wonderful Edwardian fresh water pumping station. Check website for opening days free on none steaming days . Entrance fee on steaming days. Lovely gift shop , cafe on site events on all year.

Well worth a visit. Brilliant open evening, more to come tomorrow when the vintage cars and bikes arrive, can hardly wait.

Lovely and interesting place with lots of events and really friendly staff. Great family day out, take a picnic!

Mill Meace Pumping Station open days is a must to see the big Steam engines work is fantastic in the building that opens your eyes thanks to all the volunteers and Seven Trent Water for keeping it in fabulous condition well done

We visited Mill Meece Pumping station at the weekend. It was the first time in 9 years it was in steam. What a wonderful machine kept in excellent condition by the volunteers.

Wonderful experience, We went for the Christmas tree festival, wish it was on for longer especially with all the hard work and very helpful volunteers

Wonderful!!! Great Special Celebration and culmination FINALE of the Stafford Passion Play 2023...a progressive, outdoor, interactive dramatisation...four presentations over Good Friday and Easter Saturday...all leading to the finale scenes in the Church with music, dancing and chance to chat with the performers, too! KUDOS 👏 to the Saltmine Trust Team that organised the volunteer stewards and actors...VERY VERY GOOD!!!👏😎

Great architecture, and lovely to walk around

Attended an event during st Mary's summer festival. Enjoyable evening of folk music - Jackie Oates duo

Mum had her funeral there today in this beautiful Church. Everyone there was so kind and thoughtful, it made the whole process a wonderful experience. A celebration of life in every sense of the word and an experience we will never forget. Thank you and God Bless you all.

Went to the music festival to see UFQ, fab evening in a beautiful building

The architecture is simply stunning. And the history is amazing.

So great that Stafford now has a little museum like this! Lots to see, lovely & clean.

Loved it and so interesting

Lovely space to visit and really welcoming staff and volunteers.

An added asset to the town. staff are very friendly & and knowledgeable.

Amazing Place 🤩

A nice little place, steeped in history, and a great spot to while away a couple of hours. Children love the grounds, house and animals. Food is a little pricey so I'd take a picnic, but good that they're dog friendly.

A good sized property in a (surprisingly) lovely area not too far outside of Wolverhampton... Easy access from the A5, it has a decent car park. Some interesting history about King Charles staying there for a couple of days, not exactly thrilling but I guess you had to be there... To be honest, they don't try to overload you with "facts" but there are quite a few information boards to read around the place. Everyone we met were friendly and enthusiastic about the attraction. Small tearoom with all the usual offerings, prices what you expect, but the coffee was nice and the scones looked fresh. Despite the weather not being the best, we had a walk down to the Priory, which took about 20 minutes, not a lot to see, but a decent walk over the fields looking over the Shropshire countryside. In all, we spent a pleasant 4 hours there.

Car parking is simple. Site is small. Cafe does not appear to have any choices for vegan on its very limited menu. Beware wasps! The imaginative candles for interactive interpretations in rooms was hit and miss. Lots of planned updates for the grounds.

Lovely place full of history. Fab staff, very helpful. Cafe was great. We also walked down to the white ladies priory from here too.

A great place to visit. The house and gardens are very interesting. We also walked down to the ruined abbey which is worth a quick visit.

Great place to visit. Grounds, and house, are stunning. Staff/volunteers are helpful and friendly. White Lady Priory just a short walk away. Definately worth a visit.

Fantastic place , the children 4 , 5 , and 6 years old thoroughly enjoyed the interactive walk around of the old house. The youngest got a little scared when Cromwell's men began knocking the door, during the interactive tour. wonderfull to step back in time to such a prominent point of British history and so we'll preserved. Great adventure park too for the little one's.

Lovely little place to take kids to see a wide array of animals . Also great value for money and

Fabulous Sanctuary. Friendly helpful staff doing a great job. Well cared for happy animals with some cheeky chappies amongst them. Great couple of hours.

A lovely experience! Great knowledgeable keepers and friendly staff. Very reasonable prices. Great place for families. Easily accessible.

Highly recommend a visit here if you love wildlife and/or have children. Absolute bargain at only £5 per adult to enter! Spent over 3hrs here on a sunny bank holiday weekend. Very impressed at the enclosures and the way the animals are obviously cared for extremely well by the volunteers. The bird flying demonstration was great, informative and entertaining (although commentary was a little difficult to hear at times due to crackly microphones) with one owl walking around the benches where we sitting! Will definitely visit again in future 😃

If you want an afternoon of quality animal watching AND want to support a good cause, can't recommend enough the Gentleshaw Wildlife centre and only an incredible £5 to get in. All rescue animals, some with appalling stories, staffed by volunteers.... excellent cake shop...and it's a garden centre. Thoroughly brill on every level. Go, support them.... Oh, best flying display....possibly best walking display too....ever.

Very pleasant visit to the wildlife centre. Animals well cared for. Excellent information explaining where the animal cake from, with many being taken in injured etc. Lots more to see than we expected

I’d give this 10 stars if I could. Visited with son, daughter in law and 2 children aged 3 and 5 on a very cold autumnal day. We were all completely amazing by the beautiful, well kept enclosures for the birds and animals. I am very sensitive about animals and generally avoid zoos for that reason but even I could see that these creatures were loved and well cared for in appropriate environments. If you are like me you will be happy to see that every creature has a name. Their stories are of rescue and rehoming. (Don’t read if you are easily upset). Even the ones who have passed are memorialised but not in a maudlin way. It was animal lunchtime and I could see how the volunteers interacted with the animals and how comfortable and happy they were. Honestly this is a completely under the radar, magical place. In practical terms there are loads of picnic areas, the little train for rides - the grandchildren loved that, a fabulous cafe in the garden centre and, when we went, a brilliant Christmas shop. Unbelievably value for money and lovely, lovely people. Do go and support this very wonderful organisation.

An absolutely delightful little railway. Your ticket gets you two round trips and is exceedingly great value. Just £6 for me and my 2 daughters (4 and 1). The guard was even kind enough to give us a look in the shed. This is was our third visit and we definitely will return. Our previous visit had been for their santa special which again was amazing value

Brilliant railway ride - my 4 year old absolutely loved it and such good value for money. He also really enjoyed the little museum afterwards which had train track to build and models to see. Everyone was really friendly! We’ll definitely be visiting again

Narrow gauge steam trains, friendly people, nice countryside, it's a lot of fun! 👍

Absolutely brilliant, really good price for what you get, you go around the track twice. Lovely staff and a really cute little shop after. You even get the old type train ticket to keep, amazing, will be back 🥰🥰

Following the ride behind Isabel, the loco that spent quite a few years mounted on a plinth outside Stafford Station and now back in steam, I was invited for a tour around the engine sheds which was gladly accepted. Thomas, my very knowledgable guide, showed me several locos owned by various members of Amerton plus an old acquaintance. Sitting in the corner of one of the sheds was the 0-4-0 Trentham Express loco awaiting repair. Many years ago, before the railway was removed from service at Trentham Gardens, I worked on the very same locos' engine. Hopefully it will be back in service soon. I managed to snap a few pictures of Isabel and the locos on 'shed' which should give some idea of the railway. Overall, a pleasant visit on a Sunday and the rain mainly stayed away. With very helpful staff members, it's well worth a visit, especially if looking for something to entertain the kids and plenty for them to do on other parts of the centre as well.

A highly recommended experience for young and old alike, the Amerton Railway runs through delightful countryside in a quiet corner of North Staffordshire. Steam locomotives are usually hauling trains on Sundays, with diesels on Saturdays. Engine shed tours can be arranged by request throughout the day. The journey itself takes passengers down past Amerton Pond and the Industrial Railway, passing a replica drift mine, with a pleasing sweep of hills to the left, and the ruins of Chartley Castle shrouded in trees on the horizon. Chartley Halt is the intermediate station, with a pleasant picnic area where one can relax and watch the trains and look out for the abundance of wildlife which includes green woodpecker, yellowhammer and little egret, as well as fieldfares in the later months. The journey continues from Chartley, following Amerton Brook, the line slinking through the tall mature trees and open farmland, passing the Pumpkin field, twice crossing the brook before swinging right and back into Amerton station. The 12 minute ride is just right for small children, and there is an I-Spy Challenge sheet available in the ticket office, with lots of interesting things to see on the journey, including crocodiles, butterflies, a windmill, a large bat, a snake, even a ticket office cat. Adults, like me for example, find the I-Spy rather good too! The ticket office has a range of souvenir items for sale including books and postcards. Several old steam locomotives can be seen at Amerton, including Isabel, an engine built at Bagnalls Works in Stafford 125 years ago. The Amerton Railway was built as a permanent home for Isabel, and a delightful train ride with her is like a holiday to many, away from the stress of life, with the gentle journey through rural Staffordshire, the chuffing and clanking of the locomotive, the panoramic views from the carriages, the echo of the whistle, the smell of steam, and the picture postcard scenery, one feels alive and content with life. The friendly staff are all volunteers, and the railway has earned the Queen's Award For Voluntary Service in 2021. Highly recommended.

Visited the railway during their annual gala... A fantastic little railway that runs through some lovely countryside... Great photo opportunities... Very family friendly... I would highly recommend a visit whenever they are open...

Beautiful family park. Steep slope to come down to the playing area but it has a safe ramp for you to access the level. Good size car park and toilet facilities to use.

Great for children as the play area has lots of variety. You can take dogs but not a very big area, you can walk around it in 20 minutes. There are toilets, but not the nicest, rather smelly, apparently the gents was terrible. Ice cream van was in the car park. Parking is free.

Great playground and park, with plenty of space for a picnic and to play with the children. We were able to find shade with the little one and get ice-cream from the ice cream truck in the car park. For us it's a bit of a drive but we usually spend there a good few hours so definitely worth it.

45 acres of beautifully laid out park. Lovely nature walks, Historical buildings, children's park etc.

Absolutely amazing place for the whole family. It has got toddler attractions, kids attractions, wheelchair carrousel, teenage area, dog field right next to it, outdoor gym, tennis court, skate park and all within a picturesque setting!

This is such a great park to bring the kids. A huge playpark, football field and courts, outdoor gym and skate ramps. It is very picturesque here also with great views along the canal. A lovely place to come and relax whilst the kids burn off some energy.

Good friendly park. Lots for kids to do, plenty of places for parents to sit. It's got a skate park and an outdoor gym which can be fun for both adults and children

Love driving past this castle. I've researched about it and how it was. Just think of the stories it could tell. Such a beautiful piece of history. Set in an idyllic location. Love it when the sheep are in the field too.

How absolutely absurdly ridiculous that you cant visit it. I hate that the government allows landmarks to be offlimits like this. I assume it's on someones land and that person is such a nasty sort as to not make it accessible.. Just goofy and makes no sense..

One cannot visit the ruins.

You can't visit the castle except on special tours, it's a shame but that's how it is. You can see the castle from the road but there is nowhere to park

Local folk law has it that a ghostly figure of a woman crosses the nearby A518 .I usually ease off the gas a little when I motor past....I live locally.....S.D.

Place was fun in the 1500s. Sad to see it an attraction now getting “google reviews”.

Children able to tackle fence and barbed wire. Enjoyed the fun.

Have now completed all three games in this building, and enjoyed each one very much. Each room is very different in its theme and the set and props are all really well made and interesting. The puzzles all have very logical and satisfying solutions, and some cool devices that you get to operate. I'd highly recommend the jungle temple room to anyone after a "challenging" room. Gutted that we've finished all three, but would definitely return for any room updates in the future!

Really good escape! Would totally recommend it. Luke was very helpful! We did temple of shadows, which is classified as hard. It was just 2 of us, but we've managed to escape. It was really fun and interesting! Thank you!

I have been to a few escape rooms around the country and I can honestly say the temple of shadows is the best escape room I have ever done. This is based off immersion, quality of room itself, and the puzzles. It was amazing that there were so few padlocks it made it so much more fun! I can't wait to come back and try the other rooms. I'd give 6 out of 5 if could! If you are unsure if which escape rooms to try definitely pick escape nation you won't regret it.

My boyfriend and I have done many escape rooms, and Escape Nation has our highest recommendations. We have tackled all of their current rooms - The Citadel, The Temple of Shadows, and Incognito’s Lair. Each of these is extremely interactive, having not just the locks but some puzzles to crack. If you’re like us and love puzzles, then you will love Escape Nation’s rooms.

Great fun with very friendly staff. This is the first escape room I’ve done and I really recommend it. They have two different escape rooms, we did the space themed one Citadel. it was very good fun, we managed to get out with only 36 seconds to spare. You definitely need team work 👍

We've completed a few escape rooms around but The Citadel was the first with Escape Nation Stafford. Very enjoyable and interactive. The staff member was very friendly. Enjoyable experience overall and will be returning for the other rooms

Me and two others went one afternoon and beat the citadel! It was so fun and the staff were really helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something to do in Stafford with friends! 🤗

Amazing views... So many deer... Loved my morning walk here.

Very moving to see all the items left at the grave - wreaths, painted stones & messages - we were there with our furry friend and it was if he felt the loss as lay down by the memorial and he’s usually very lively (border collie!)

A quiet place for freda,s resting place. New Zealand,s regiment mascot.

The grave marks the last resting place of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane dog who made her mark in the military. he was a dog who was the faithful mascot of the Fifth Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and her time stems from the New Zealand Army's visit to Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase, in September 1917 for training. Freda was around two years old when she arrived. It is not clear whether she accompanied the New Zealand Rifle Brigade from its previous posting on Salisbury Plain, with some claiming she was presented to them at World War One's Battle of the Somme. Rumours abound the origin of Freda's name, with some suggesting she was named after the daughter of a man who kept the Soldiers' Club in Hednesford. As a mascot for the New Zealand battalion based at Cannock Chase, Freda would take part in parades and was a familiar sight around the camp. Freda died to disease in December 1918 and was buried at The Cannock Chase War Cemetery, alongside the resting place of 50 other members of the brigade who died the same year. Surviving members of the brigade, who gave Freda the nickname of "The Dinks", placed a headstone in her memory. Freda's collar is held at the national Army Museum in Waiouru, New Zealand. For years to come after the war, people from the nearby village of Brereton kept Freda's grave tidy, laying crosses and flowers each year. After it was vandalised, the Friends of Cannock Chase group laid a new marble headstone in her honour in 1964. The headstone was renewed again in 2001, costing around £350, and the grave remains a feature of historical tours. In 2010, Freda inspired the community's Armistice Day activities, with working dogs and their owners invited to a special service at her grave to celebrate the loyalty and service of such dogs.

Cold and beautiful. Roads on approach can be slippery and if you've not got 4wd the decent back into Brockton can be a little nerve rattling.

Beautiful for photography, incorporated a pre wedding shoot with a couple of hours wildlife. Can't wait go back. x

Nice walk on cannock chase. Plenty of small car parks nearby

We booked a children's wackey play for my two children at 9am. The staff where late opening. On arrival noone had been to open and prepare for the children so they had to wait for the equipment to be checked -not cleaned at all. We ordered drinks but as noone had been in to prepare the machine where not ready and drinks took half an hour to come. We ordered food which was very nice. My son got a black piece of plastic embedded in his foot whilst playing. I put this down to the equipment not being cleaned prior to arrival. The toilets inside the play section has minimal toilet roll and didn't seem to have been cleaned prior to opening. The disabled toilet had minimal toilet roll , no soap and the toilet flush does not work correctly causing the lid of the cistern to lift and fall. Overall a disappointing visit for cleanliness and overall running of the wackey aspect of the business.

Really dirty especially the younger section. It smelt of wee too Christ knows when the balls were last cleaned. Ordered food it took about 40 mins to come which is ridiculous when ordering for a toddler. I went to use the bbq sauce, the lid was almost glued on it was that dirty. I won’t be visiting again very disappointed.

Staff are always friendly. Coffee machine has been broken for the past week and on previous visits hasn't been turned on in time for softplay opening so didn't get a hot drink till 10am. Food orders come from the main pub. The toast always arrives cold, I still order as early morning softplay isn't for the weak and it comes with real butter Area is kept nice and clean, staff are always tidying up and even clean the car park. I like that I can always see my mini monster from all seating.

Our niece had a great time. A fairly standard soft play venue, but in need of a refresh decorewise. The girl on duty did so well given she had to take money, make drinks and look after the place al on her own.

We went to The Barley Mow Wacky warehouse on a weekday morning. They have a tots club which is £4 per child for 90 mins play. Today they also had a small activity on for the children to join in with! Fab soft play for younger ones and the staff are super friendly and helpful! Make sure you pop your number plate into the computer when you arrive!

Our grandson loves it here. However it is very pricey for drinks. Bottle of pop cost £3-70! That's just robbing people when shops charge £1-70 for same thing. So don't buy drinks in play centre!

Had an incident in the play area today with my Grandson . I cannot thank the member of staff who was on duty around 3.00 enough . She handled everything so professionally she is a credit to your establishment .

This a great place of conservation providing a wonderful sanctuary to many Bird species and so close to the M6. Only downside today, bwing bird photographers, was that the only roofed bird hide was closed due to apparent vandalism.

Beautiful, the songs of the birds and nature very relaxing. Easy circuit, accessible and flat most of the way. Not busy at all. Lots of free parking.

Great for birding, bike rides, leisurely walks. I will say there's more litter nowadays, but that's just a given with time unfortunately. No matter, nothing us civilians can't fix with a litter picker and refuse bag!

There is a park for kids near carpark. Ideal place if you like bird watching & nature. Attracts birders & photographers, nice place.

Lovely urban wetland nature reserve in Stafford. There ia a small amount of free parking and note there are no facilities here apart from a few hides. But the range of wildlife you can see is impressive. When we visited it was a guide tour will a super knowledgeable local expert. So this really gave us an insight it to the potential species we could see here. Well worth a visit you can see the main railway line and the M6 but it still has a countryside feel.

Very tranquil spot (although the motorway thunders along nearby!) With the river meandering through and a couple of lakes.Good for gentle dog walking, mostly on lead. Popular with bird watchers. Often flooded.

Located in Stafford, is this nature reserve, you’ll simply find lots of wildlife, bird watching, fishing and dog walkers here, close to the M6 motorway, parking can be an issue now they have built more houses at the Creswell entrance but parking on the estate will be fine. Be sure to where suitable footwear as can sometimes be very muddy and wet.

If you are into history and angling, then it is a place to visit. It is well maintained in a beautiful part of Staffordshire. It is not the biggest museum, but it tells the story of a great man.

Very nice place. Only open on Sundays. 1300 to 1700 I think. The house is nice. Free entry. It’s only a couple of rooms, but they’re set out like they would have been back in the day. A few things for the kids to play with and a book section. The gardens are tranquil and ornate. Numerous picnic tables around the lawns. It would be a decent place to bring a picnic and just chill for a while. There are toilets out the back and a small tearoom with hot drinks. Four stars for two negative points: parking can be difficult on site. Maybe you’re going to end up putting the car on a verge. The second negative is that the train track is so close that every now and then you get a train blast past.

Visited for the first time yesterday as part of the Teddy Bears Picnic event with my 5 year old son. The event itself was fantastic, well thought out for little ones and a lovely location with beautiful views. Highlights were the magic shows, storytelling and looking around the cottage. It was a hot day but the staff at the cottage kept little ones nice and cool with paddling pools and gazebos. Thanks so much for a great day out 🙂

A lovely place to visit and take a picnic on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Parking is in short supply!

Lovely cottage with plenty of history an anglers delight

Lovely little place, well worth a visit, nice place to have a picnic.

The staff were lovely and the museum was very informative. Small but full of history, definitely worth a visit!

Small car park just off the main road. Great place to park for a short walk around the nature reserve. Plus, there's a path on the walk that connects to the Norbury canal. Free parking. Take wellies in the winter or when it's raining. Takes about 30 minutes to walk.

Easy walk round the moss, with a couple of gated areas (signposted) to let the dogs have a run off lead. Recommend walking along the canal to the cafe at Norbury Junction for a bite to eat.

It's a pleasant walk through Loynton Moss, with woodland and open bog to explore. The ground at the bog is unusual in that it's a floating mat (formed in the last ice age!). Jump (carefully), and you can see the surrounding ground, trees & plants all wobble! Plenty of fungi around on our Autumn walk. Information boards along the route with pathways throughout the woods.

a beautiful array of paths and waters nestled between the Staffordshire Mainline Canal and the A519 between Eccelsshall and Norbury Wharf. A nice forest for the kids to have fun with the cameras tracking nature and adventure and chase around after each other during a creative Sunday walk.

This is one of the most beautiful areas of Staffordshire I’ve walked in a long time. We walked a circular route for about 5 miles, stopping off for coffee at the cafe at Norbury Junction, and walking back part way along the quiet canal side. We ended the walk near twilight, and it was just so peaceful.

Fancy a little walk off the beaten track? Walk through some lovely woods. Marvel at the height of Thomas Telford bridges above the canal, with thir 19th century telegraph poles and strainer arches. Quite a small nature reserve that is well hidden off the country road. Pleasant hour walk around it. Worth a look

Good woodland walks with a secure 'paddock' ideal for exercising dogs (and kids).

A lovely pottery painting experience and the finished product is great. Love the textured paint, which was a really nice option to include in my piece! The staff were lovely too. Only things that could be better if I were to come back are offering longer than 2 hours for a time slot (I had a baby with me which made things tight but also the rest of my group were rushing towards the end). Perhaps offer a list of your products / pictures and prices online so people can choose ahead of time and that doesn’t eat into painting time. Because of the time constraint, I didn’t have time to try one of the lovely cakes - next time!

there's a big variety of things to paint, tasty drinks and collection was really easy - picked it up in less than a week. i chose a cappuccino mug which was £17.50. only 4 stars because the (i presume) manager commented negatively on my name three times, saying she 'would definitely spell it wrong' which was completely unnecessary and it was a poor ending to what had been a nice session. it's a shame because all of the other staff were so lovely and helpful.

We have just spent a fabulous afternoon here. The selection of pottery to paint is excellent; the range of paints is wide and varied. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, who were professional, friendly and helpful. I was impressed at the calm, polite way that one member of staff dealt with an extremely rude customer. I can't wait to pick up my bowl to see what chaos I wrought on it. We will definitely be back again!

Amazing place! So good that we went back 2 days on the trot. Incredible service and help with how to get the best results. Really relaxed atmosphere and saw kids and adults alike having a great time. The price is all baked in to the cost of the item; and considering this includes an amazing range of paints, brushes, materials, glazing and firing, it’s a really fair offer. Hope i will be able to visit much more; I love it.

We had such a great time - everything was so simple - just pick what you want to decorate, then follow the simple instructions (basically light colours first)!

We have visited Paint It Yourself Pottery Co multiple times, and on each occasion the staff have been very friendly and the painting equipment has always been efficient😊 The staff explain everything perfectly and make sure to check on you from time to time too! The environment in the pottery shop is really enjoyable, and there is also a delicious selection of refreshments. Thank you for the brilliant experience❤️

Brought my partner here as a birthday treat as he's been wanting to do this for a while. Absolute loved the experience. The staff were wonderful, the milkshake I had was yummy, they had a dog inside and there was a huge rack of things you can paint. We ran over with out painting the rest of the day and the staff were patient and let us stay a while so we could desperately finish our pieces. :) Looking forward to picking up our pieces!

Lovely place to buy artists work...all hand crafted. There are about 15 artists and their work they showcase. Worth a visit if you like art

Great gallery, wide selection of arts and items for sale. Would recommend

Brilliant place! Terrific variety of 2D and 3D work at very reasonable prices.

A lovely gallery with a wide selection of high quality art.

A fine gallery with paintings and art equipment.

Excellent setting, lovely place!