Things to do in Staffordshire summer holidays 2024
With the Staffordshire summer holidays 2024 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in the area. Lots of attractions have events taking place this year, both indoors and outside. From family trails to fun days and activity camps, there’s lots to see and do around Staffordshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Staffordshire as well.
This post covers the Staffordshire area only. If you are looking for days out in nearby counties during the summer holidays, please see below:
Alton Towers
This Summer, Alton Towers are celebrating 10 years of cBeebies Land. Head to this special area of the park designed with young children in mind and look out for special activities. There will be food and drink and live entertainment featuring CBeebies House presenters and especial guests.
Dates: 20th July to 1st September 2024
Website: Alton Towers
Review: Alton Towers theme park, water park and cBeebies hotel with little ones.
Cannock Chase
This Forestry England site in Staffordshire is a brilliant day out for all the family, including the dog! Take bikes and enjoy the bike tracks for all ages and abilities. Follow the Gruffalo sculpture trail and treat your dog to a run around the dog agility course. There’s a great children’s play area and you can even book in to do Go Ape. This can be a full day out with a café, bike hire and toilet facilities available. Better still, it’s free to visit and you only have to pay for parking.
Website: Forestry England
Review: Dog friendly family day out at Cannock Chase.
Drayton Manor Park
There’s a Summer Fun Fest at Drayton Manor during the school holidays in 2024. Evenings will see live music on selected dates with a selection of DJs and tribute bands. During the day, visitors can enjoy balcony shows at Thomas Land, street entertainers around the park, Rusty & Dusty’s circus school and Rory & Lory’s summer show.
Dates: 20th July to 31st August 2024.
Website: Drayton Manor
Review: Family day out at Drayton Manor.
Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest doesn’t have a particular event on for West Midlands summer holidays 2024, but this is prime baby season with around 10 expected to be born between May and August each year! They also have a VIP breakfast with the monkeys experience at the moment. Two people per day can help feed breakfast to the monkeys. It’s expensive but a great gift for a monkey fan! Monkey forest is a lovely day out where visitors can walk along a 3/4 mile pathway among 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques. There’s also a café and children’s play area and a brand new maze. It’s just around the corner from Trentham Gardens too, so for a completely full day of fun it is worth considering combining the two. For further information and to book, head to the Monkey Forest website.
National Forest Adventure Farm
It’s time for Farmarama at the National Forest Adventure Farm. This summer, the beach comes to Burton. Look out for huge paddling pools and a giant sand area. Sand art, seaside shows and a daily foam party top off the entertainment. The popular maize maze is back for visitors to get lost in, as well as the usual farmyard activities like meeting the guinea pigs, watching the sheep racing, tractor rides and the barrel stampede. Meet the animals on the farm and enjoy indoor soft play and outdoor adventure play.
Dates: 20th July to 2nd September 2024.
Website: National Forest Adventure Farm.
Review: Family day out at the National Forest Adventure Farm.
National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is encouraging its visitors to take the time to look up this summer. Arts, crafts, sensory play and an outdoor installation encourage us to take a moment to be mindful away from the usual hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Lie on a giant beanbag outside or in an all-weather cloud-gazing pod and look up whilst you enjoy a piece of sound art.
Dates: 27th July to 31st August 2024.
Website: National Memorial Arboretum
Rudyard Lake
Located in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Rudyard Lake is a stunning reservoir surrounded by woodland and hills. There is no specific event for Staffordshire summer holidays 2024. However, visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and cycling. You can also ride the steam train and make the most of the great food and drink options at Rudyard Lake.
Website: Rudyard Lake
Statfold Country Park
Statfold Barn is open Wednesday to Sunday during most of the school summer holidays. Enjoy a ride on the narrow gauge train and explore the railway museum. Younger visitors will appreciate Toby’s Barn play and climb, a soft play area and children’s indoor climbing wall. There’s an outdoor play area full of diggers as well as a children’s play park.
Dates: 19th, 24th to 28th and 31st July and 1st to 4th, 7th to 11th, 14th to 18th, 21st to 23rd and 28th to 31st August 2024.
Website: Statfold Country Park
Review: Review of a family day out at Statfold Barn.
Trentham Gardens
A variety of events take place at Trentham Gardens this Summer with a different theme each day. Choose from:
- Music Mondays: Buskers play popular songs and their own music.
- Time4Sport Tuesdays: Action packed days to tire out the kids!
- Willow Weaving Wednesdays: Create wildlife sculptures alongside skilled artists.
- Rock Star Thursdays: Paint rocks and look for painted rocks around the gardens.
- Self Care Sundays: Take part in guided yoga sessions.
Children will also enjoy a visit to the large adventure playground.
Dates: 20th July to 1st September 2024
Website: Trentham Gardens.
The SnowDome
Summer holidays might not seem like the most natural time to visit the SnowDome. However, there’s lots going on there this summer. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, the snow fun area, climbing or book a day pass and mix and match activities.
Website: The Snowdome
