Staffordshire
Properties and events in Staffordshire
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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!
Archives Access: Tamworth Castle Archives
Tamworth's Pop-Up Museum & Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LG. Access also from Tamworth Castle Grounds. 17 Sept 2026. In person. Pre-booking not required. Free.
ARNOLD BENNETT - Dudson Museum "Just Across the Road"
The Arnold Bennett Society at the former Dudson Pottery, which is just across the road from Arnold Bennett's birthplace. A day of displays, discussion, presentations and screenings featuring Bennett's writings on Stoke, its folk and its industry.
AudaTours Stoke-on-Trent Audio Tour: Fired Earth
A self-guided audio tour of Stoke-on-Trent, exploring the potters, kilnsmen, decorators and miners who fired the Six Towns.
Back to the Barracks: Hat Making Workshop and Demonstrations
Hat making and demonstrations with HoJo Hattery
Behind the Scenes at the Museum Stores - Tours
Go behind the scenes and discover the treasures in our museum stores for Heritage Open Days!
Bethesda Chapel
An opportunity to visit Bethesda Methodist Chapel, once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries. This beautiful Grade II* listed building seated up to 2500 people in its heyday, making it the largest place of worship in North Staffordshire.
Biddulph Grange Garden open gates
Walk in the footsteps of an 1850s visitor to Biddulph Grange Garden and explore the Bateman Walk into the adjacent churchyard and for a longer walk go through the long walk gates and onto the now Biddulph Grange Country Park.
Big Battlefield Walk Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643
A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Hopton Heath.
Big Battlefields Walk Weekend - Neville's Cross
Join us for a guided walk around the site of the battle of Neville’s Cross (17th October 1346) where an English force defeated an invading Scottish army and captured the Scottish king, David II.
Birthplace Guided Tours
Enjoy a free tour of the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum.
Brampton Museum: Costumed Tours
Journey back to Victorian England with our fifteen minute costumed tours of Brampton Museum and it's recreated Victorian street scene.
Brilliant Bamboo Parklet – From Pottery to Bamboo
We want to hear your memories of the Trent / Crescent Potteries and George Jones and Sons. Did you work there, know someone who did, or remember the site? Bring along your stories, photos or ceramics and help us uncover its history.
Brindley's Mill, Leek, Staffordshire
Brindley's mill is a restored water powered corn mill dating back to 1752, and attributed to James Brindley the great canal pioneer.
Bronze Age Gold - The Ellastone 'Fastener'
Join us for a free, expert talk on the the 'Ellastone Fastener' and other Bronze Age treasures by Dr Neil Wilkin of the British Museum.
Ceramic Workshop
Join Dawn from DM Ceramics for a creative ceramic workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to decorate your own ceramic tile using glazes, textures and mark-making techniques. You’ll also create a unique hangable ceramic bottle kiln to take home.
Chatterley Whitfield and Colliery Tours
A Victorian Time Capsule - As seen on the Lloyds TV advert, Hidden Britain by Drone, Abandoned Engineering. A chance to visit Chatterley Whitfield Colliery, which closed in 1977 and became a museum. New Heritage Centre, NO UNDERGROUND TOURS
Church Open Days
All Saints Church, Leek - Open Days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 1000 - 1700.
Dancing Through Time - English Folk Dance
Join us at Lichfield Folk Dance Club for an evening of folk and friendship! Dance through centuries of English Folk Dance and explore how dance has uplifted the lives of ordinary people through history.