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 9 great summer things to do in Staffordshire.

9 Summer Things to Do in Staffordshire

• Alton Towers Resort

Visit Alton Towers Resort for theme park excitement on legendary coasters, including the revamped Nemesis Sub-Terra, take a spine-tingling journey at The Curse at Alton Manor, and enjoy something more chilled with the family favourites of CBeebies Land.

• Drayton Manor Resort

Try out the brand new Submarine Splash water flume at Drayton Manor Resort, home of over 50 rides and attractions like Europe’s only Thomas Land, plus the 15-acre zoo and great live music every weekend.

• The Trentham Estate

Hunt for wildlife on a beaver safari, discover the magical fairies on Fairy Quest, swing through the trees on a zip wire, or just breathe in the fresh air in the gardens or beside the lake at The Trentham Estate.

• Waterworld

Experience the slides and flumes of Tornado Alley at Waterworld – a great day out, whatever the weather, with the crazy family fun of Adventure Mini Golf and the brand new Adventure Mini Village next door too!

• Camp Bestival Shropshire

Live music from Primal Scream, Rudimental, The Human League and Sam Ryder, plus Mr Tumble, Horrible Histories, and more at the UK’s Number One family festival, Camp Bestival Shropshire, Weston Park.

• Peak Wildlife Park

Meet the new residents at Peak Wildlife Park this summer – the polar bears Hope, Nanook, and Noori, who have just moved in to their huge, purpose-built home. Then explore the walk-through enclosures of the lemurs, penguins, wallabies and more.

• Lower Drayton Farm

There’s a prehistoric family adventure at Lower Drayton Farm, where eight dinosaurs have gone missing! Search for them in the maize maze, meet their modern-day relatives, hunt for fossils, and let off steam in the huge indoor and outdoor play zones.

• Snowdome

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

• National Memorial Arboretum

Venture through the Memory Maze and Dream Garden, rest in the Sanctuary, build your own play area in the Playscape, and more in the extraordinary, interactive experience at the National Memorial Arboretum.

More summer things to do in Staffordshire

Enjoy the thrilling action at Uttoxeter Racecourse's Family Fun Raceday, tackle the maize maze at the National Forest Adventure Farm's Farmarama, and enjoy the inflatable fun and water fights at Funtopia, heading to Newcastle-under-Lyme in August.

Make new furry friends at Trentham Monkey Forest, play with clay and get your hands dirty at World of Wedgwood, 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, with news on offers from Churnet Valley Railway, where children travel for £1 this summer, and free things to do at Lichfield Cathedral.

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