Historic Stafford

Historic Stafford Operated by Freedom Leisure
Ancient High House | Stafford Castle | Izaak Walton's Cottage

Stafford Borough is steeped in history, from its Stone Age origins, through Roman and medieval times to modern industrial life. We have towns and villages with picturesque churches, castles and stately homes reflecting the unique identity of our area. Three key locations in Stafford are Stafford Castle, the Ancient High House and Izaak Walton's Cottage.

Our third in a series of Heritage talks, in connection with Stafford Library, coming this Autumn🧙‍♀️Witch Marks: Folk m...
02/09/2026

Our third in a series of Heritage talks, in connection with Stafford Library, coming this Autumn

🧙‍♀️Witch Marks: Folk magic protection in Medieval homes
📅 Thursday 15th October
🕐 1.30pm
📍 Stafford Library

This free talk will focus on how medieval Britons protected their homes and themselves from malignant forces

🔎 What's on in September? 🔍Summer holidays have finished but the fun never ends at Historic Stafford! Look what we have ...
01/09/2026

🔎 What's on in September? 🔍

Summer holidays have finished but the fun never ends at Historic Stafford! Look what we have in store for September!

🧵 Craft, Catch Up and Coffee
📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
🕰 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Ancient High House

🍁 Autumn Wreath Workshop
📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
🕙 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍Stafford Castle

♨️ Aromatherapy: Well Being Mini's Workshop
📅 Tuesday 15th September 2026
🕙 3.30pm to 5pm or 6pm to 7.30pm
📍Stafford Castle

🛡 Aethelflaed - Lady of Mercia, Founder of Stafford
📅 Wednesday 16th September 2026
🕐 1.30pm
📍 Stafford Library

🪡 Blackwork Project Session 1
📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
🕙 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍Ancient High House

🏦 Stafford Heritage Trail: Greengate Street and Beyond
📅 Tuesday 29th September 2026
🕰 Meet at 10.30am
📍 Ancient High House

🏦 Greengate Street and Beyond Talk
📅 Wednesday 30th September
🕐 1.30pm
📍 Stafford Library

👒 Twenties Takeover Exhibition
📅 Running until 17th October 2026
🕰 10am to 4pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays)
📍 Ancient High House

🐭 Mouse Trail
📅 Every Opening Day, Tuesdays to Saturdays
🕰 10am to 4pm
📍 Ancient High House

🐲 Explorer Backpacks
📅 Every Opening Day, Saturday and Sunday
🕰 11am to 4pm
📍 Stafford Castle

01/09/2026

An update on opening hours at the Ancient High House for you.
Our essential maintenance work will require one more day and we will reopen on Friday 4th September at 10am.

Thank you for your continued understanding.

Autumn is just around the corner. Time to book your place on our Autumn themed wreath workshop to create a unique decora...
31/08/2026

Autumn is just around the corner. Time to book your place on our Autumn themed wreath workshop to create a unique decoration for your home.

🍂 Autumn Wreath Workshop
📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
🕐 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍Stafford Castle
🎟 £27.50 per person

Using a willow garland as a frame, we have a range of natural materials, ribbons, dried flowers and decorative grasses for you to get creative with. Staff are on hand to assist you, so don't worry if you have never made one before.

Its easy to park and easy to access the visitor centre at Stafford castle which makes this ideal for any wheelchair users or anyone with mobility restrictions.

Light refreshments are included in the price so book now for this relaxed session by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619131

31/08/2026

As August ends, we can look back at our Vikings event with this short film created by local production company, Fresh shoots. Over the year the team - Richard, Glyn and Sam have been documenting what a year in the life of Historic Stafford looks like.

Here is a small sample, taken at this years Vikings festival and we think they have really caught the mood.

Can you spot yourself ?

Here is a look at our second Heritage talks, in connection with Stafford Library, coming this Autumn...🏦 Greengate Stree...
30/08/2026

Here is a look at our second Heritage talks, in connection with Stafford Library, coming this Autumn...

🏦 Greengate Street and Beyond
📅 Wednesday 30th September
🕐 1.30pm
📍 Stafford Library

This free talk will give a new insight into our County town, learn some of the secrets of the buildings and hear about some of the colourful characters of the past

We have had a lovely season at Izaak Walton's Cottage in 2026! Thank you to all our visitors who keep supporting this wo...
29/08/2026

We have had a lovely season at Izaak Walton's Cottage in 2026! Thank you to all our visitors who keep supporting this wonderful venue.

If you have not had the chance to visit, or if you want one more walk in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, tomorrow is our final day of opening until 2027!

🎣 Izaak Walton's Cottage
📅 Open Sunday August 30th
🕙 1pm to 5pm
📍 Izaak Walton’s Cottage, Worston Lane, Stone, ST15 OPA

🎣 Come and walk the footsteps of Izaak Walton
🍵Hot drinks available, and cakes and biscuits for sale too!
🚙 There is plenty of parking (everything free)
🐰 Have a lovely tranquil relaxing day...in the beautiful gardens

Here are some more fantastic Viking Longboat creations...loving the colourful designs...and the smiley faces! 🛡
28/08/2026

Here are some more fantastic Viking Longboat creations...loving the colourful designs...and the smiley faces! 🛡

We are pleased to announce a series of Heritage talks in connection with Stafford Library coming this Autumn🛡 Aethelflae...
27/08/2026

We are pleased to announce a series of Heritage talks in connection with Stafford Library coming this Autumn

🛡 Aethelflaed - Lady of Mercia, Founder of Stafford
📅 Wednesday 16th September
🕐 1.30pm
📍 Stafford Library

This free talk will focus on the remarkable life of Aethelflaed, the only woman ruler of an Anglo Saxon Kingdom, and Stafford's role in the fight against the Vikings

27/08/2026

CLOSURE : The Ancient High House will be closed from Friday 28th August until Friday 4th September 2026 for essential maintenance. Please do check for the latest updates though before visiting. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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48 Greengate Street
Stafford
ST162JA

Telephone

01785619131

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