Half Term Holidays

Welcome to Staffordshire, the UK’s biggest and best playground, home to loads of fun things to do with kids this half term.

Make the most of your time off, including a bumper Bank Holiday Weekend for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, at our thrilliant attractions, exciting events, and beautiful open spaces.

Read on for our top tips for things to do for half term and days out for the Jubilee.

Five things to do with kids for half term

• Drayton Manor Resort:

Visit Drayton Manor Resort where the brand new Vikings Area opens on Saturday 28^th May! Experience an epic adventure on the exhilarating new rides, and enjoy 100 other attractions including Europe’s only Thomas Land.

• Alton Towers Resort:

Mardi Gras is coming to Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire, with a dazzling display of colour, sensational performances, delicious street food, and world-famous rides in the theme park.

• Trentham Monkey Forest:

Meet the macaques at Trentham Monkey Forest, where you can walk among the free-roaming primates, listen to the eye-opening feeding talks, and go wild in the new play area.

• Cannock Chase Forest:

Tackle the new Pedal and Play Trail at Cannock Chase Forest, home to three brand new trails for young mountain-bikers of all abilities – the first of their kind in the UK.

• Staffordshire County Show:

See the Monster Trucks, show-jumpers, and vintage machines, and try your hand at den-building, mud painting, clay modelling and tons more at the Staffordshire County Show.

Five days out for the Jubilee

• The Trentham Estate:

Celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible 70-year reign with a stroll through stunning gardens, quintessentially British entertainment, and classes at the Prince, Princess and Knight School, at The Trentham Estate.

• World of Wedgwood:

Tuck into The Great Jubilee Feast at World of Wedgwood, combining mouth-watering treats from the team at Lunar, an afternoon tea fit for a queen in the Wedgwood Tea Room, plus DJs, live music, arts & crafts, and more!

• National Memorial Arboretum:

There’s an exclusive indoor party at the National Memorial Arboretum, complete with Best of British lunch and the Antonio Jive & Swing Band, as well as the fresh air on the Stick Man Trail and a host of other family outdoor activities.

• Weston Park:

Camper Site Jubilee at Weston Park is the place to be for a Jubilee celebration with a difference, including live music, street food, family entertainment, and late night discos – not to mention beautiful woodland walks and walled gardens.

• Uttoxeter Racecourse:

Gather with friends and family for a day at the races, courtesy of Uttoxeter Racecourse. The Platinum Jubilee Raceday features seven pulsating races, live entertainment throughout the day, fun fair and inflatable obstacle courses.

More things to do for half term and the Jubilee

With more than 30 events and some of the UK’s best attractions, there are many ways to make this a memorable half term and Jubilee Weekend.

Head to our What’s On page for news of dinosaur encounters, beer festivals, outdoor cinema, huge street parties and much more.

There are also ideas and inspiration on our Things To Do page, and our blog on Five Free Things To Do in Staffordshire has some great suggestions if you’re doing half term on a budget.