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Ongoing
Venue: Stafford Castle
Looking for something to do in the outdoors? Why not try one of our explorer backpacks at Stafford Castle!
Ongoing
Venue: Ancient High House
Join us during our opening hours and see if you can find all of the High House mice!
Saturday 28th March to Saturday 11th April 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Come along to the Ancient High House and see if you can guess the books from the decorations.
Sunday 3rd May 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm
Venue: Izaak Walton's Cottage
Join us at Izaak Walton’s Cottage as it opens for the summer season.
Saturday 9th May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, Arrive at 4.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Come and prepare yourself for the Gatehouse’s 2026 Richard III production and learn about the man himself from the Historian Matt Lewis.
Sunday 17th May 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Stafford Castle
Take a walk on the wild side and join us at one of our most popular events, championing Wildlife and nature alongside local charities and producers.
Sunday 19th July 2026, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Izaak Walton's Cottage
Join the Bears at Izaak Walton’s Cottage for a magical family day out.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Stafford Castle
The Vikings invade once again for one of our most popular events of the year!
Tuesday 27th October to Saturday 31st November 2026, Various Times
Venue: Ancient High House
Are you ready for the Ancient High House to once again be haunted? We have various events returning throughout the week this year with a free children’s Ghost Trail in the daytimes.
Tuesday 27th October 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Join us at the Ancient High House after dark for an evening of history, discussing both the origins and evolution of Halloween before looking at the buildings many witch marks.
Wednesday 28th October 2026, 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
As the night draws in learn about the history of the ghosts that haunt the Ancient High House with this night time, lamp-led tour (over 18’s only).
Thursday 29th October 2026, 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Ancient High House
Book a slot for your very own tarot reading with a local professional, set within the historic Ancient High House.
If you desire historic and exclusive surroundings in which to take your wedding vows look no further than the Ancient High House.
