Easter in Staffordshire

Spring’s here, so feel free to get out of the house and into a fun-packed trip to Staffordshire this Easter.

Home of an egg-citing array of events and activities, Staffordshire is packed with attractions and things to do for the Bank Holiday Weekend and school holidays. And with adrenaline thrills, national attractions and great days out, Staffordshire is UK's the biggest and best playground!

So come on in and enjoy some fun days out, you deserve it.

10 Things to Do for Easter in Staffordshire

From Easter egg hunts and fun family trails to full-on thrills at our world renowed theme parks, there's so much to see, do, taste and experience in Staffordshire this Easter that you'll need more than a day to enjoy it all.

• Alton Towers Resort

Celebrate the reawakening of Alton Towers Resort's Big 7 rollercoasters and brave The Curse of Alton Manor - if you dare!

• Drayton Manor Resort

Enjoy the 15th birthday of Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Resort, with Easter hunt, balcony shows, street entertainment and party games.

• The Trentham Estate

Find six giant eggs on the I-Spy Egg Hunt, see if you can spot all the fairies on the Fairy Quest, and meet the newborns at Lambing Live, at The Trentham Estate this Easter.

• Lower Drayton Farm

Active and adventurous families will love the Easter Egg-venture at Lower Drayton Farm, with Easter show, baby dinosaurs, trailer rides, scavenger hunt, and more.

• Churnet Valley Railway

Join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party onboard a steam train at Churnet Valley Railway, and enter the world of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

• Get creative in The Potteries

Decorate your own Easter themed pottery at World of Wedgwood or Play with Clay at Middleport Pottery throughout the Easter school holidays.

• Tamworth Castle

Forget Easter eggs, it's all about Dragon eggs at Tamworth Castle this Easter! Join in the Dragon Egg Hunt from 1st-16th April.

• Weston Park

Weston Park plays host to the popular Easter Motor Show, featuring vintage and classic cars, plus the chance to explore the vast gardens and Capability Brown parkland.

• National Memorial Arboretum

There's something for all ages at National Memorial Arboretum, from outdoor trails, arts and crafts activities and sensory play areas, to leisurely family strolls.

• Trentham Monkey Forest

Explore the brand new willow maze in the shape of a monkey, tackle the Easter trail, and walk among the primates at Trentham Monkey Forest, for a day out unlike any other!

Other things to do for Easter in Staffordshire

Escape to the Peak District National Park, The National Forest and Cannock Chase, or explore miles of waterways, parks, and nature reserves. Full details are in our Countryside section.

Lose yourself in the acres of the Shugborough Estate, and the charming, intimate borders and pathways of The Dorothy Clive Garden, where you can also pick up some unusual plants for your own garden at the Plant Hunters Fair.

Treat yourself at one of our award-wining eateries - Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe have a special Easter Afternoon Tea on offer, lunch at Aston Marina followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and boat ride, and a walk in Dimmingsdale with coffee and cake at the Ramblers Retreat.

There's more for everyone to enjoy this Easter. Why not treat yourself to some together time in sensational Staffordshire?

More things to do for Easter in Staffordshire

Visit our What's On page for details of all the events in Staffordshire during the Easter holidays.

And there’s plenty of inspiration for great days out in Staffordshire in our Things to Do section.