Christmas in Staffordshire
You’ll find magic and sparkle all around for Christmas in Staffordshire this year, with Santa’s Grottos, light trails, artisan markets, hilarious pantos and more!
Everything you need to know is in our free to download 2023 Christmas in Staffordshire map, including key dates for Christmas lights switch-ons and all our spectacular Christmas events. Click here to download it.
7 Christmas Family Days Out in Staffordshire
You can enjoy an unforgettable Christmas break at Alton Towers Resort, where the Santa's Sleepovers include your chance to meet Santa, plus Christmas panto, selected family rides, and admission to the waterpark.
Illuminated Arboretum brings a kaleidoscope of colour to the National Memorial Arboretum, with a light trail that shows the memorials, gardens and woodland as you’ve never seen them before.
You can meet singing chefs, the dancing conductor, and Santa himself, as The Polar Express Train Ride chugs into Churnet Valley Railway and takes you on a magical journey through the Staffordshire Moorlands. Strictly for believers only!
Santa’s back at the Snowdome for Santa’s Winter Wonderland, home to the all-new live show, the Christmas Snow Trail, Santa’s Christmas Village and – new for 2023 – the Santa Summit Slide.
Bag a Christmas bargain at The Trentham Estate, which is hosting their first Christmas Festival, with ice sculptures, live music and entertainment, artisan markets, and Santa’s Grotto. Plus the brand new Elf School.
‘Tis a season of joy at Weston Park. Browse Christmas markets, create your own Christmas wreath, and dine in the sumptuous surroundings of The Cellar or the magnificent Dining Room.
It’s a Christmas Wonderland at Drayton Manor Resort, with Santa in his grotto, the Wishmas Express light trail, and fun on your favourite family rides at Thomas Land, as well as the Christmas Singalong Spectacular as the festive finale.
More things to do for Christmas in Staffordshire
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