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Christmas in Staffordshire
Come to Staffordshire for an unforgettable festive season, packed with magic, sparkle and wonder, whether you’re 8 or 80!
Christmas in Staffordshire means spectacular days out, bustling markets, and traditional events to get you into the festive spirit.
Christmas Family Days Out 2019
Join Santa, Mrs Claus and the crew for Santa’s Sleepovers at Alton Towers Resort (selected dates from 24th November-23rd December 2019), and enjoy entry to the theme park and water park, a unique visit to Father Christmas and tickets to this year’s panto Robin Hood.
Experience a Magical Christmas at Drayton Manor Park, home of Europe’s only Thomas Land, with guaranteed daily snowfall, spectacular fireworks, incredible live shows and Santa waiting for you in his Castle of Dreams (selected dates from November 16th-December 31st).
Journey to Santa’s Winter Wonderland at the SnowDome between 15th November and December 31st. There’s an all-new Santa Show, and festive fun on real snow, plus Santa’s furry friends to meet and an Enchanted Forest to explore!
Rudolph and his reindeer pals will be heading to Flip Out, where Blitzen’s Bounce (23rd December) and The Big Snowball Fight (24th) offer a chance to burn off some calories before your Christmas Day feast.
Relax on the Santa Express with Churnet Valley Railway’s Santa and Steam (dates from 30th November), where St Nick brings wonderful gifts for younger passengers, and treats like mince pies and sherry for the mums and dads.
Or head through the magical portal at the National Forest Adventure Farm and take a North Pole Adventure with Santa, talking polar bears, parcel-sorting elves and more (selected dates from November 23rd-December 24th).
Christmas Lights Switch-ons in Staffordshire 2019
Cathedral Illuminated, at Lichfield Cathedral from 16th December, is an unmissable light and sound show celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, with the awesome architecture as the canvas.
See the iconic Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in a brand new light from 11th-20th December. Wonder at the immersive, multi-sensory displays, experiment with the shadow wall, and stroll through the peaceful woodland.
Another woodland to be transformed this Christmas is at Weston Park (13th-21st December). The magical Temple Wood will be bathed in light and colour, while there will be festive food and carol singing to enjoy too.
At Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, Winter Wonderland combines thousands of festive lights, real ice rink, Santa’s Grotto and theme park style rides after the big switch-on (21st November).
And the traditional events in Leek (15th November), Cheadle (16th November), Stafford (16th November), Lichfield and Tamworth (24th November) are bound to get you into the festive spirit.
A Cultural Christmas in Staffordshire
Help Peter Pan and Tinkerbell fight off the dastardly Captain Hook at The Gatehouse Theatre (13th December-5th January) for this year’s swashbuckling panto adventure featuring Ian Reddington from Coronation Street and EastEnders.
The award-winning production team at the New Vic Theatre has turned their hand to Mark Twain’s enchanting tale, The Prince and The Pauper, for their 2019 Christmas show (16th November-25th January).
Away from the stage, venture to World of Wedgwood for the Christmas Market (7th-8th December), with the chance to browse artisan stalls, get your hands dirty at the potters wheel, and immerse yourself in the fascinating collection at the Wedgwood Museum.
And there are prizes for the best knitwear and seven thrilling races at Uttoxeter Racecourse’s Christmas Jumper Raceday (10th December).
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Santa's Sleepover at Alton Towers
Step inside to the Alton Towers Resort this festive season and experience a magical Christmas…
Santa and Steam
The Churnet Valley Railway Santa and Steam 2019 Get Christmas off to a magical start by riding the…
Drayton's Magical Christmas at Drayton Manor Park
Thomas Land is full of activity as the engines prepare for Christmas. With over 25 rides and…
Santa's Winter Wonderland
Santa's back at the SnowDome this Christmas celebrating 15 years of festive fun! From 15th November…
The Cathedral Illuminated 2019: The Beginning
The award-winning spectacular light and sound show for Christmas is back. The artistic…
The Prince & the Pauper at New Vic Theatre
The award-winning team at the New Vic Theatre turn their hand to Mark Twain's classic tale for…
