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.

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭An amazing view this week of a bee enjoying one of our Stafford Castle brambles!
16/06/2026

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭

An amazing view this week of a bee enjoying one of our Stafford Castle brambles!

15/06/2026

💐 "Wild Flowers With Alan" 🪻

Alan, our resident garden expert explores the Wild Flowers of Stafford Castle

Today's flower is Ground Ivy, also known as Glechoma hederacea

Only a month to go until our Teddy Bears go on a picnic! A perfect free family event full of magic and excitement!🧸 Tedd...
14/06/2026

Only a month to go until our Teddy Bears go on a picnic! A perfect free family event full of magic and excitement!

🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic
📅 Sunday 19th July 2026
🕙 11am to 4pm
📍 Izaak Walton's Cottage, Worston Lane, Stone, ST15 OPA

🚙 Car Park: Cash Only - Cars: £3, Motorbikes: £2, Pedestrians and Pushbikes Free

🌳 Spend an afternoon in our cottage garden

🥪 Perfect for families to bring a picnic and enjoy all we have to offer

🥎 Garden games

🧸Teddy bear hunt

📖 Storytelling

🪄 Magician

👱‍♀️ DAPPA Dance

🪴 Seed planting workshop

Join us for a relaxed day. refreshments available but do feel free to bring your picnic and blankets to sit on in case the benches are full.

Tuesday 16th June sees the return of "Making a Mark" 🖼This annual art exhibition at the Ancient High House showcases the...
13/06/2026

Tuesday 16th June sees the return of "Making a Mark" 🖼

This annual art exhibition at the Ancient High House showcases the paintings of the students of local artist Mark Lippett

Here are some pictures from the past two years, we cannot wait to see what work is created this year!

This exhibition is always very popular and runs from Tuesday 16th June until Saturday 27th June 2026, 10am to 4pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays)

Entry is free but donations are kindly accepted

Mark Lippett - Artist

🛡 Save the date....The Vikings are back! 🛡On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026...Stafford Castle will once again...
12/06/2026

🛡 Save the date....The Vikings are back! 🛡

On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026...Stafford Castle will once again be invaded by a Viking Horde!

The Vikings are setting up camp for the weekend with a rival Saxon camp in the woodland, with both sides ready to march up to the Inner Bailey and battle in two epic displays each day!

One of our most popular events will be packed full including; weaving and weapon activities, arms and armour displays, ‘Have-a-go’ Javelin, ‘Kiddie-Vike’ and Viking games such as Kubb and Nine Men’s Morris!

This alongside the fantastic axe-throwing, archery, coin minting, face painting, birds of prey and our tasty food stalls.

This will be an entertaining, educational and interactive day out suitable for all the family and fans of Vikings alike!

Both days the Vikings will arise at 10am then camp down at 4pm, and this is a free event but small charges apply for car park (cash only) and children's workshop activities

Car Park: £5
Motorbikes: £3
Pedestrians and Pushbikes Free
Children’s workshop price: £5

There will be additional free parking at King Edwards VI High School – about a 10 minute walk away from site.

At Historic Stafford we are so proud of our team...and we love it when new members complete their first educational tour...
11/06/2026

At Historic Stafford we are so proud of our team...and we love it when new members complete their first educational tour...the faces show it all...they were fantastic!

Well done to all our Historic Stafford guides who have joined us recently!

Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own beautiful Willow Swallow!☀️ Willow Swallow Workshop📅 Saturday 27th Ju...
10/06/2026

Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own beautiful Willow Swallow!

☀️ Willow Swallow Workshop
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
🕙 10.30am - 2.30pm
📍 Stafford Castle Visitors Centre
🎟 £27.50 per person
To book please call 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House

At our Willow Swallows workshop at Stafford Castle, you will weave your own beautiful swoop of Swallows by creating a frame and weaving between.

This is a simple willow project, suitable for beginners. You will be given help and expert guidance to produce a swoop of swallows, to decorate your home, inside or out. There will also be examples and designs to follow along to if needed. Why not come along and take part in this relaxing experience that celebrates local nature and Summer!

Adults only.

Book your place by calling on 01785 619131 or visit us at the Ancient High House. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spaces.

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭Todays view is of Izaak Walton himself getting ready for some fly fishing...with his trusty se...
09/06/2026

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭

Todays view is of Izaak Walton himself getting ready for some fly fishing...with his trusty servant by his side...just need a river 🎣

Izaak Walton's Cottage is open Sundays 1pm to 5pm until 31st August...find out more about the legend and relax in the beautiful gardens, grab a bite to eat or come in and have a chat!

There is one more week to catch the "Lost and Found" Exhibition at the Ancient High House...it finishes this Saturday 13...
09/06/2026

There is one more week to catch the "Lost and Found" Exhibition at the Ancient High House...it finishes this Saturday 13th June!

This exhibition showcases a collection of archival 35mm slide film photographs. The presentation consists of a stranger’s mountaineering adventures across the Alps from the 1970s to the 2000s.

The exhibition is free to visit and is located on the first floor of the Ancient High House.

Available during the Ancient High House’s opening hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm

We have an amazing group of Volunteers at Historic Stafford!You will find them adding character to our themed rooms or d...
08/06/2026

We have an amazing group of Volunteers at Historic Stafford!

You will find them adding character to our themed rooms or digging out ground Elder at the Herb Garden

They help out at all our events, manning our customer information point and helping with planting workshops.

Last week was National Volunteers week and we want to say a big thank you to our team


We couldn't do it without them.

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48 Greengate Street
Stafford
ST162JA

Telephone

01785619131

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