Christmas in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is the place to be if you’re looking for a Christmas full of magic and sparkle this year! Christmas in Staffordshire means spectacular light shows, family fun with kids’ TV favourites, and the chance to meet Santa himself!

Our #ChristmasInStaffs map has key dates and links for Christmas lights switch-ons, pantos, Christmas markets, lights trails and sparkling Christmas events - everything you need to know about celebrating the festive season in Staffordshire! Click here to download it.

7 Christmas Family Days Out in Staffordshire

• Alton Towers Resort

Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas escape at Alton Towers Resort, with Santa's Sleepovers, bargains galore at the festive market, selected family rides and attractions, and the fantastic Lightopia light trail adventure, full of installations and interactive experiences for the whole family.

• National Memorial Arboretum

Witness a kaleidoscope of colour at the National Memorial Arboretum this festive season, where the exciting light installations of Illuminated Arboretum show the memorials, gardens and woodland as you've never seen them before.

• Trentham Estate

Christmas at Trentham, at The Trentham Estate, adds the sparkle with a stunning illuminated trail transforming the beautiful landscape into an enchanting winter wonderland - a truly spectacular evening out.

• Weston Park

The sprawling Temple Wood, at Weston Park, will be bathed in colour and light for the magical Enchanted Weston, with delicious street food to warm you up after your stroll and a pop-up market packed with artisan gifts.

• Drayton Manor Resort

Make special memories with the children at Drayton Manor Resort as Magical Christmas returns. Meet Santa in his grotto, create a festive masterpiece in the gingerbread decorating workshop, see Thomas & Friends in action, and more!

• Churnet Valley Railway

Do you believe? Jump aboard The Polar Express at Churnet Valley Railway and go on an adventure to the North Pole, complete with singing chefs, the dancing conductor, hot chocolate and cookies - and Santa himself!

• Snowdome

The ultimate experience for Christmas in Staffordshire is Santa's Winter Wonderland at the Snowdome, where you'll find an animal village with Rudolf and his friends, slides and snowballs on the Christmas Snow Trail, and an all new Santa Show!

More things to do for Christmas in Staffordshire

For more inspiration, visit our What’s On page, where you'll find more than 100 events to get you into the festive spirit. Narrow the list down by area, type and date with the handy search function to discover the perfect Christmas event in Staffordshire.