Half Term Holidays

Half term is a great time to visit Staffordshire – there are so many days out with the kids to choose from, whatever the weather.

Things to do near me

If you’re looking for things to do near me, how about a trip to one of our thrilling theme parks?

At Alton Towers Resort, you can enjoy a day on the legendary rollercoasters and meet the stars of CBeebies, while Drayton Manor Park is home to great family attractions at Thomas Land and a large zoo packed with endangered and exotic species.

If you need some indoor excitement, the SnowDome has snow-related fun including snowboarding, adrenaline tubing and sledging, while you can take a trip to the tropics at Waterworld and really make a splash.

Combine all of these great days out and have an adrenaline-packed week with a Thrill Hopper, which gets you into all four for one great low price - £185 for a family of four, or £65 for an individual ticket.

Away from our theme parks, you can treat the family to an exciting day at Uttoxeter Racecourse, where the pulsating races combine with fairground entertainment, and the Acoustic Festival of Britain offers great live music, face-painting, story-telling and more!

Bounce into life at Flip Out, with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits and plenty of action-packed fun, and real-life critters and exotic creatures too for half term.

If you’d prefer a more laidback approach, there are more great things to do near me in Staffordshire, like getting up close and personal to furry friends at Trentham Monkey Forest and Peak Wildlife Park.

Discover the wildlife among the trees at the National Memorial Arboretum, before burning off some energy in the children’s play area and sensory garden, and learning the stories behind the thought-provoking memorials.

There are more stories to discover at Stafford Castle, with audio-visual displays on its 900 fascinating years, and Lichfield Cathedral, which is celebrating 50 years since the Moon Landing with an exhibition exploring journeys into space, light and time.

And there are other relaxing journeys to enjoy on the steam trains at Churnet Valley Railway, or with a family stroll through the beautiful, tranquil gardens and parkland of Weston Park.

Whats on near me

There are many more things to do near me in Staffordshire this half term!

The Staffordshire County Show has a host of family activities from motorcycle displays to donkey rides, alongside superb Staffordshire produce and browse the work of talented artisans on the arts and crafts stalls.

Endon Well Dressing is back for a 175^th year, including classic cars, live music, duck race, family fun run, and entertainment for all ages, while the National Forest Walking Festival features something for everyone, with nearly 100 strolls and other walking activities to try.

To find out what’s on near me, check out our events listings in the Whats On section for a full run-down.