School Holidays in Staffordshire

We're all ready for a huge summer in Staffordshire and can't wait to welcome you to the UK's biggest and best playground!

There's a packed programme of events and summer things to do in Staffordshire, whether you're on a tight budget or looking to splash out.

Here's our round-up of 10 great summer things to do in Staffordshire.

10 Summer Things to Do in Staffordshire

• Alton Towers Resort

Visit Alton Towers Resort for theme park excitement on legendary coasters, and fun with children's favourite characters at CBeebies Land.

• Drayton Manor Resort

Try out the brand new Vikings rides at Drayton Manor Resort, or something younger visitors will enjoy at Thomas Land and the zoo.

• Commonwealth Games 2022

There's world-class mountain-biking at Cannock Chase Forest for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Watch live or on the big screens in Cannock and Tamworth.

• Camp Bestival Shropshire

Live music from Fat Boy Slim and Rag n Bone Man, plus Mr Tumble, Brainiac and more at the very first Camp Bestival Shropshire, Weston Park.

• Lichfield Cathedral

Relax on a deckchair and build a sandcastle as Lichfield Cathedral brings the seaside to Staffordshire, or scale the 8m climbing wall if you're feeling adventurous!

• Trentham Estate

Breathe in the fresh air, find the fairies, pick up a garden activity pack, let off some steam in the playground, and swing through the trees on a zipwire at The Trentham Estate.

• Trentham Monkey Forest

Walk among the free-roaming macaques at Trentham Monkey Forest, become one yourself in the primate-themed play area, and learn about the work to protect this endangered species.

• Waterworld

Experience the slides and flumes of Tornado Alley at Waterworld, a great day out for the family whatever the weather.

• Snowdome

Chill out on the slopes at Snowdome, home to a huge range of adrenaline-pumping activities on real snow.

• World of Wedgwood

Get crafty at the potters wheel or in the decorating studio at World of Wedgwood and create a unique souvenir of your Staffordshire day out.

More summer things to do in Staffordshire

Enjoy the thrilling action at Uttoxeter Racecourse's Family Fun Raceday, tackle the maize maze and pirate training at the National Forest Adventure Farm's Farmarama, and meet the dinosaurs at Funtopia, heading to Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth in August.

Make new feathered and furry friends at Peak Wildlife Park and Lower Drayton Farm, help Stick Man find his way home at the National Memorial Arboretum, and explore the eye-opening Spitfire Gallery at the Potteries Museum.

And if you're looking for days out which won't break the bank, head for our 30 Days Out Under £30 section, while our blog on Free Things To Do in Staffordshire is full of inspiration.

For a full run-down of summer events in Staffordshire, visit our What’s On section.