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.

In our last aromatherapy workshop some fantastic reed diffusers were created! The smell inside the Castle Visitors Centr...
03/06/2026

In our last aromatherapy workshop some fantastic reed diffusers were created!

The smell inside the Castle Visitors Centre was amazing!

If you would like to treat yourself we have two more armotherpay workshops this year...

♨️ Aromatherapy: Eco Cleaning Products
📅 Saturday 11th July 2026
🕙 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.45pm to 3.45pm
📍 Stafford Castle

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

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭This weeks view is from Stafford Castle and is a well spotted Painted Lady Butterfly 🦋Remember...
02/06/2026

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭

This weeks view is from Stafford Castle and is a well spotted Painted Lady Butterfly 🦋

Remember our visitors centre is open for Summer times Wednesday to Sunday...come and grab an explorer pack for your family to spot the wildlife!

🔎 What's on in June? 🔍Pinch, punch, first of the month...and we have lots in store for you in June!🏦 Stafford Heritage T...
01/06/2026

🔎 What's on in June? 🔍

Pinch, punch, first of the month...and we have lots in store for you in June!

🏦 Stafford Heritage Trail: People, Power and Pleasure
📅 Wednesday 3rd June 2026
🕰 Meet at 10.30am
📍 Ancient High House

🗺 The Lost and Found - Exhibition
📅 Running until Saturday 13th June 2026, Tuesdays to Saturdays
🕰 10am to 4pm
📍 Ancient High House

☀️ Willow Swallow Workshop
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
🕙 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Stafford Castle Visitors Centre

☕ Craft, Catch up and Coffee
📅 Saturday 6th June 2026
🕰 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Ancient High House

🖼 Making a Mark - Exhibition
📅 Running Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 27th June 2026
🕰 10am to 4pm
📍 Ancient High House

🪡 Workshop - Introduction to Blackwork
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
🕰 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍 Ancient High House

🎣 Izaak Walton's Cottage is Open!
📅 Every Sunday until 31st August
🕙 12pm to 5pm
📍 Izaak Walton’s Cottage, Worston Lane, Stone, ST15 OPA

🐭 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

30/05/2026

We love this short film shot during "Wildlife at the Castle"...🎥

Our friends Richard and Sam from Fresh Shoots, a production company based here in Staffordshire, joined us for the event to capture what Historic Stafford Events are all about!

We hope it brings back good memories for you! Can you spot yourself in this?

You may have seen the Stafford group of Historia Normannis having a battle near the Stafford Castle Visitors Centre! ⚔ 🛡...
29/05/2026

You may have seen the Stafford group of Historia Normannis having a battle near the Stafford Castle Visitors Centre! ⚔ 🛡

This group was formed from like minded groups and it has grown from there ever seen

They are both a combat and craft group, combat is the one that can be seen at the castle on Saturdays. They often practice between 11am to 3.30pm, where they are always keen to chat to people interested in joining!

Next Wednesday 3rd June come and find our more about the history of Stafford Town Centre with our next Stafford Heritage...
28/05/2026

Next Wednesday 3rd June come and find our more about the history of Stafford Town Centre with our next Stafford Heritage Trail...
🏦 People, Power and Pleasure
🕙 Meet outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am
🎟 £5.95 per person

Take a gentle stroll around Stafford with our knowledgeable guide to see the town in a new light with this tour taking a loop that looks at St Marys Church, the Alms Houses and Victoria Park amongst other locations. Learn about the secrets of the buildings and hear about colourful characters from the past.
The tour will last for approximately 1 hour

Book now by calling 01785 619131...Or visit us at the Ancient High House

Only at Historic Stafford! Our guides have many tasks, before our Wildlife at the Castle event last week we had to make ...
27/05/2026

Only at Historic Stafford!

Our guides have many tasks, before our Wildlife at the Castle event last week we had to make enough plant pots from newspaper!

Be creative...Be Historic Stafford!

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭This weeks view was captured as our volunteer Grant was fly tying at the cottage...closely wat...
26/05/2026

Tuesdays are Views-Days! 🔭

This weeks view was captured as our volunteer Grant was fly tying at the cottage...closely watched by Izaak Walton of course 👀

Izaak Walton's cottage is open every Sunday at 1pm to 5pm until 31st August

Some more photos from the fascinating talk about Richard III by author and historian Matt LewisKeep your eyes peeled on ...
25/05/2026

Some more photos from the fascinating talk about Richard III by author and historian Matt Lewis

Keep your eyes peeled on our socials and website for more information on future talks! 👀

If you enjoyed our "Wildlife at The Castle" last week why not come to our next big event "Teddy Bears Picnic"🧸 Teddy Bea...
24/05/2026

If you enjoyed our "Wildlife at The Castle" last week why not come to our next big event "Teddy Bears Picnic"

🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic
📅 Sunday 19th July 2026
🕙 11am to 4pm
📍 Izaak Walton's Cottage, Worston Lane, Stone, ST15 OPA
🚙 Car Park: Cash Only Car Park: £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.

Address

48 Greengate Street
Stafford
ST162JA

Telephone

01785619131

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