Packed programme for ninth Staffordshire Day celebrations
A range of events have been lined up to help celebrate the ninth annual Staffordshire Day next month.
This year’s bumper celebration will start on Thursday 1 May and run through to Monday 5 May, Bank Holiday Monday, providing plenty of opportunities to take part in a packed programme of events across the county – many of them free.
On the anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood setting up the world-famous pottery firm, World of Wedgwood in Barlaston has free taster factory tours of the Wedgwood Factory (1 May).
The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival will be in full swing, with a range of walks taking place from 25 April until 5 May. Most of the walks are free to join, suit various abilities and interests and take place all over the Staffordshire Moorlands. Walkers can ascend the stunning renowned Roaches, enjoy the wildlife roaming the heather filled moorlands, take in the beauty and tranquillity of local nature reserves, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk around Tittesworth Water or Rudyard Lake.
Tamworth Castle is offering free entry for children (when accompanied by a full paying adult) on the afternoon of Thursday 1 May 2025, valid for entrance from 1.30pm – 3.00pm with the option to stay until the castle closes at 4.30pm.
Lower Drayton Farm’s Tulip Festival will be open on 1 May from 10am until 8pm (last entry 2 hours before).
The Great British Food Festival, at The Trentham Estate (3-5 May) will showcase the best British produce while their Shaun the Sheep trail and Spring Bulb Festival continues until 18 May.
The National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, will host ‘The Year was 1945 – VE Day Celebrations (3-5 May) with a free weekend of activities inspired by the street party spirit of 1945. A packed programme of live performances, including vintage 1940s inspired dance workshops, will set the scene for our celebrations which will culminate at the end of each day with a mass visitor singalong.
And Drayton Manor Park will bring spectacular fireworks, live music, late rides and more to the celebrations on 3 and 4 May as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations.
Charlotte Cain, Staffordshire Investment Agency Manager said:
“With just over one week now to go until Staffordshire Day, the excitement is really starting to ramp up.
“It’s an important and proud day for everyone living in Staffordshire and when we tell the world what a great place it is.
“There’s already lots of events listed for the day and over the Bank Holiday weekend and more being added every day.
“Visit our website for more information and get the 1 May in your diary!”
For more information, visit the Staffordshire Day website.
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