Half Term Holidays

With so many events, things to do – indoors and out – and vast, beautiful open spaces, a visit to Staffordshire is hard to beat.

This May half term and Spring Bank Holiday Weekend are the ideal time to escape to Staffordshire and welcome back the good times, with many of our attractions, accommodation businesses, and eating places now open once again.

Here’s a selection of great things to do in Staffordshire for half term and the long weekend. For more ideas, head to our Whats On page.

Whats on for half term in Staffordshire

There are loads of great events lined up for half term in Staffordshire.

Alton Towers Resort is home to its very first Mardi Gras, an explosion of colour, sound and high energy entertainment, alongside the brand new Gangsta Granny ride, inspired by David Walliams’ hit novel.

At the National Forest Adventure Farm, Fantasia Farm has mermaids, unicorns and an enchanting pixie trail, as well as a huge outdoor play area, farm animals and tractor rides.

There are stalls to browse and street food to gobble up at Weston Park’s Spring Fling, while at Newcastle-under-Lyme Markets there will be classic and collectible vinyl on offer at the Record Fair.

For pulsating action, head to Uttoxeter Racecourse on Sunday, where it’s your first chance to attend a race meeting for more than 14 months.

Soak up some culture at Lichfield Cathedral, where their incredible, ancient book collection is on display for the first time, relaxing among the Spring bulbs in bloom at The Trentham Estate, or shop til you drop at the McArthurGlen West Midlands Designer Outlet.

Other things to do for half term in Staffordshire

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids in Staffordshire, our thrilling attractions can’t wait to welcome you back!

Enjoy the great family rides and coasters at Drayton Manor Park, home to Europe’s only Thomas Land, plus a large zoo packed with endangered and exotic species.

Take cover at SnowDome, where you can hit the slopes on toboggans, snowboards and sledges, and Waterworld, with exhilarating flumes and the wacky 18-hole courses of Adventure Golf next door.

At Lower Drayton Farm, the huge indoor play barn is now open, with its adrenaline-pumping slides, soft play frames, and toddlers’ role play village offering plenty to keep the young ones occupied.

If you’d prefer a more laidback approach, get up close and personal to furry friends at the Monkey Forest and Peak Wildlife Park, explore the V&A Wedgwood Collection at World of Wedgwood, or bring history to life at Tamworth Castle's Battle & Tribute exhibition.

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.

To find out whats on in Staffordshire, check out our events listings in the Whats On section, while Things To Do is packed with information on all our attractions, parks, zoos, museums and more!