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This is a list of Heritage events for 2012. All details and dates correct at time of publication but are subject to change. For information on disabled access please phone before your visit.
First Sat of the month February to December 11am - 1pm - Castle Visitor Centre is open to 4pm
Learn more about your treasures and trinkets and what they are worth.
Free admission. Supported by Bamfords Auctioneers 01332 210 000 www.bamfords-auctions.co.uk
First Sun of the month April to October 11am - 4pm
Learn the skills of the medieval archer with Christendom Longbows.
5 arrows for £1.
Saturday 07 April 11am - 4pm
A family fun day with traditional Easter activities, including ‘Hunt the Easter bunny’, children’s craft workshops, and colouring competition.
Free admission.
Sunday 08 April 11am - 4pm
A family fun day with traditional Easter activities, including ‘Hunt the Easter chicks’, children’s craft workshops, and colouring competition.
Free admission.
Saturday 21 April 11am - 4pm
Meet St. George England’s patron saint and try on arms and armour and period costumes. Children’s fun activities including dragon making workshop. Bring your cameras! Free admission.
Sunday 22 April 11am - 4pm
Meet St. George England’s patron saint and try on arms and armour and period costumes. Children’s fun activities including dragon making workshop. Bring your cameras! Free admission.
Sunday 13 May 11am - 5pm
Shire horse logging, Ferret racing and birds of prey. Meet the experts from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and other environmental organisations. Experience traditional country craft demonstrations and activities. With willow weaving, pole turning, wool spinning and children’s craft workshops. Join themed guided walks along the new Woodland Trail. 'Olympian' dog competition - enter your pet into various categories organised by PADS Dog Training Dog show £1.50 per category (rosettes to 5th place).
Free admission to event. Car Park £2
Sponsored by Trophy Pet Foods: Stafford (01785) 241066
Saturday 26 May - SC 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Staffordshire Bat Group
Pre-booking essential. Tel (01785) 257698
Adults £3 Children £1
Thursday 28 June to Saturday 14 July
The beautiful surroundings of Stafford Castle make the perfect backdrop to enjoy Shakespeare’s plays.
Tickets available from Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Box Office 01785 254 653 or book online www.staffordfestivalshakespeare.co.uk
Sun 15 July 12noon - 10pm
Enjoy the very best of local live music on the main stage and in the acoustic marquee.
Admission £2. Car park £5.
For details visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/staffordfestival
Sunday 15 July 12 noon - 4pm
Enjoy family fun and games in the cottage garden, with puppet show, face painting, story telling, craft stalls and a bouncy castle for the younger family members. Bring along a picnic and don’t forget your teddy! Free admission if accompanied by a teddy bear.
Supported by the Izaak Walton Cottage Chapter.
Wednesdays (5-7 years), Thursdays (8-12 years) - 1.30pm - 3.30pm
A range of summer holiday children’s workshops will take place at Stafford Castle.
£5 per session including Refreshments. Pre-booking essential.
For details visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/getout
Sunday 05 August 11am - 5pm
A classic car treat and vintage fun for all the family with children’s games, quizzes and activities. Classic, vintage and collectors cars on display, with trophies awarded for best car in class. Including classic tractors display.
Free admission. Car Park £2.
Supported by classic car clubs and classic car owners. Sponsored by Bank Top Garage, Gnosall, Stafford.
Sunday 19 August 11am - 5pm
To be confirmed
Free admission. Car Park £2.
Supported by Stafford Borough Council Environmental Services and Stafford Rural Homes
Saturday 08 September 11am - 4pm
Gracious gowns to army greatcoats. Try on the costumes and uniforms from times gone by.
Free admission.
Supported by the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum
In support of Heritage Open Days
Sunday 09 September 11am - 4pm
Lords and Ladies, Knights and damsels, try on costumes from the medieval period.
Free admission.
In support of Heritage Open Days
Saturday 15 September 10am – 4pm
Visit the Ancient High House and over 40 Stafford town centre venues for a full programme of arts, crafts, music and literary workshops and activities.
Free admission. Supported by Stafford Town Partnership
Saturday 22 September 10am - 4pm
Children’s games and pastimes: History in action at the Ancient High House, the County Buildings and other town centre venues. Enjoy memories of times gone by with displays,and activities organised by local history groups.
Free admission.
Supported by Staffordshire Heritage Group
Saturday 13 October 10am - 4pm
Free admission
Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 October 11.00am – 4.00pm
Children’s ‘drop in’ pumpkin carving workshops with dastardly delicious refreshments. £3 per session.
Saturday 27 October 10.00am - 4.00pm
Children’s ‘drop in’ Halloween workshops.
£3 per session.
Saturday 01 December 10am - 4pm
See the High House in its Christmas finery. Meet the Christmas characters, sing carols in the Victorian Room, learn about Christmas past, visit Santa in his grotto, and enjoy Tudor dancing. Spend a Yuletide penny at our traditional craft stalls and taste mince pies, mulled fruit punch and hot roasted chestnuts. Children’s Christmas craft workshops and family entertainment. Free admission.
