Stafford
Properties and events in Stafford
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A History of the Trent Valley Railway Talk
A fully-illustrated history talk about the establishing of the Trent Valley Railway Company.
All Saints' Church Sandon
A family-friendly event through our history—a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and ancient graveyard will take you from Norman origins to the present day. Family fun activities outside and plenty of cake!
Behind the Scenes at the Museum Stores - Tours
Go behind the scenes and discover the treasures in our museum stores for Heritage Open Days!
Big Battlefield Walk Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643
A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Hopton Heath.
Eccleshall Road Cemetery, Stafford: Open Day and Guided Tours
Join the Friends of Stafford Cemeteries for a guided tour of Stafford's historic cemetery, find out about the cemetery's history, and see inside the two Victorian chapels which have not been used since the 1960s and are very rarely open to the public
Gnosall - Old Lock-Up
Built in the 1830s, the Gnosall Lock-Up is one of three surviving lock-ups in the County, the other two are in Stafford and Alton. Come along and get a glimpse of what it would have been like being locked-up in the 1800s.
Gnosall Parish Family and Local History Search
Pop into the Grosvenor Centre to access some of the historical records of Gnosall Parish, including the 1880 Parish Map and speak with local historians about family connections, property ownership and more!
Holy Trinity Eccleshall
Two special guided tours - the windows of Holy Trinity Eccleshall and a "Building the church" tour.
Shugborough estate open day
Shugborough is opening it's gates for free entry to the garden, Park Farm and Mansion House for Heritage Open Days 2026.
St. Modwen's Parish Church
A rare example of a well preserved early 18th century church.
Stafford Quaker Meeting House and the people who met there
Visit Stafford Quaker Meeting House, built 1730. Grade II listed building. Meeting Room with Women's Gallery and Elder's Bench; Victorian Schoolroom, C20 extension, garden. Small exhibition about Stafford Quakers past and present. Refreshments.
The Quest for Speed on the UK's Railways Talk
Join us for a fully-illustrated history talk about how UK railway engineers designed locomotives and trains to run at ever-faster speeds.
Too many to mention...
Too many to mention......but some people will be, like the person who established the church, those who built it and others who have simply attended it for generations ensuring it is still here today nearly 900 years after its doors were first open?
Where is Platform 2? A history of Stafford railway station
Join us for a special visit to Stafford Train Station to find out about the station's history.