Where to go with Kids

Best Things To Do & Days Out In Staffordshire

Here at Where To Go With Kids we've found 36 fun things to do in Staffordshire for you and the family to discover. Finding the right Staffordshire day out for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Staffordshire with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.

If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.

Things to do in Staffordshire

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Amerton Farm

Amerton Farm , Stowe by Chartley, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0LA

Things to do Amerton Farm review Amerton Farm first opened its doors to the general public in 1984. The business was started by Anne Williams, who sold cream and eggs from the back door of the farmhouse, before opening the Tea Room which was then quickly followed by...

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Amerton Railway

Amerton Railway, Amerton Farm and Craft centre, Amerton, Staffordshire, ST18 0LA

Things to do Amerton Railway review Amerton Railway is a heritage railway track in Amerton, near Stafford, that is run and staffed entirely by a team of enthusiastic volunteers. The traditional single gauge railway is home to a selection of vintage steam and diesel engines, along with a...

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Shugborough Estate

Shugborough Estate, Milford, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XB

Things to do Shugborough Estate review Shugborough Estate is a National Trust property. It is home to a stately mansion and has 900 acres of land to explore. With a natural play area to investigate, kids will be happy with the vast array of equipment to climb...

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Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4PY

Wildwood ParkStafford, StaffordshireS Things to do at Wildwood Park review Wildwood Park is a park located at the southern end of Stafford in Staffordshire. It has excellent play facilities for kids and is a great place to escape busy life. Located on Wildwood Drive the park is well located next...

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Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ

Things to do Cannock Chase review Part of the Forestry Commission, Cannock Chase is fantastic for everything outdoors. Parking is most popular at Birches Valley, which is £6 per day. With 4 walking trails, 4 cycling trails, a Go Ape, Segway riding, and even a dog activity trail, there...

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Play @ Lower Drayton Farm

The Play Barn, Lower Drayton Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RE

Things to do at Play @ Lower Drayton Farm review Play at Lower Drayton Farm is a new farm park near Stafford in Staffordshire. It is set on a large working farm and it is a great family-friendly fun farm. You can even stay on-site in their bed and...

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Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre, Stone Rd, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JY

Things to do Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre review After suffering a terrible fire in 2019, Gentleshaw has been building its way back up and dealing with the losses of some of its animals. They have housed rescue animals since 1993 and is a small but pleasant animal centre to...

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Rodbaston Animal Zone

Rodbaston Animal Zone, Rodbaston Dr, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH

Things to do at Rodbaston Animal Zone review Rodbaston Animal Zone is located at South Staffordshire college in Penkridge, Staffordshire. It is a small college-campus zoo open to visitors with animal encounters, educational activities and it is home to around 750 animals. They are open at weekends and during...

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Foxfield Light Railway

Foxfield Railway Station, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

Things to do at Foxfield Light Railway review Foxfield light railway is one of the UK's oldest heritage steam railways. It was built in 1892 to provide a link to the North Staffordshire railway for the Foxfield Colliery. It now has two stations on a track length of 2.25...

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Trentham Monkey Forest

Trentham Monkey Forest, Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Tittensor, Staffordshire, ST12 9HR

Things to do Trentham Monkey Forest review At Trentham Monkey forest near Stoke-on-Trent, you can get up close to some 140 Barbary Macaque monkeys. They roam free in 60 acres of beautiful and ancient Staffordshire woodland making it a really unique place to visit in the UK. There...

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Awesome Walls Stoke

Awesome Walls Stoke, Sefton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5LW

Things to do at Awesome Walls Stoke review Located in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire you will find Awesome Walls. It is an indoor climbing centre with walls to suit all ages and abilities. The minimum age for taking part in a session with their instructors is 6. If your kids...

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Chasewater Railway

Chasewater Railway, Pool Rd, Burntwood, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS8 7NL

Things to do at Chasewater Railway review The Chasewater Railway was once a colliery railway that ran round the shores of Chasewater in Staffordshire. It is now a heritage railway and the line is approximately two miles in length and is contained entirely within Chasewater Country Park. They...

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Trentham Gardens

Trentham Gardens, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

Things to do Trentham Estate - Trentham Gardens review Wander the beautifully landscaped gardens of the Trentham Estate, and pick a quiet spot to enjoy a picnic with a view over the lake. During Summer take advantage of the free traditional deckchairs and relax for the day. Trentham Lake,...

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Alton Towers

Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Things to do Alton Towers review I've been visiting Alton Towers for as long as I can remember and it's been fascinating watching it change and develop. We find that with the size of the park and everything that there is to do there that we like to...

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Beacon Park

Beacon Park, 14 Swan Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6QZ

Things to do at Beacon Park review Beacon Park is a 70-acre park in the centre of Lichfield, Staffordshire. It is a large open space with beautiful gardens and facilities within easy reach of the city centre. You can visit the park for a leisurely walk in the museum gardens...

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