Stafford History Day
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2, United Kingdom | Stafford, EN
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Step Back in Time and Celebrate Stafford’s Heritage! 🌟Join us in Stafford Town Centre for a free, family-friendly celebration of the town’s rich history! This exciting event invites you to explore Stafford’s fascinating past while enjoying activities, performances, and historical experiences throughout the day.
Event Highlights 🎉
📜 Historical Tours – Visit iconic landmarks including St Mary’s Church, St Chad’s, The High House, and The Alms Houses, with expert guides bringing Stafford’s past to life.
🎭 Vibe 1 Radio Roadshow Market Square
📚 Talks & Presentations – Engage with local history experts at The Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
The History of Morris Dance – Discover the rich traditions and evolution of this iconic English folk dance.
Stafford POW in Japan
The Changing Face of Stafford
Rotary Club of Stafford Castle
Staffordshire Police History
Café open, indoor stalls, and exhibitions from 10 AM to 4 PM
🏛️ Stafford Library ‘Staffordshire Shakespeare Society’ will perform for approximately 30 mins at 11:30am and 12:30pm.
Including many scenes from plays performed at Stafford Castle and the Gatehouse over the last 30 years
📜🏛️📖The Staffordshire History Centre will have a special programme of spotlight talks, pop up displays and object handling, a trail and badge making for children. Exhibition 'twenties takeover' will be on display.
Our events will run between 10.30 and 3.30 and will be free
Heritage Sites Open to Explore 🏰
🕍 St Mary’s Church, a breathtaking example of medieval architecture.
Open for visitors 12noon to 3pm
11am Free Concert, featuring Young Performers Showcase
Bell Tower visits from 1pm to 3pm.
⛪ St Chad’s Church, renowned for its remarkable Norman architecture and medieval charm, invites visitors to explore its peaceful interior, open for visitors from 11am to 3pm
🏛 Stafford Heritage Trail
Ancient High House
Book trail to coincide with the day, a great children's trail at the house. Historical Stafford Town Tours
📍 Market Square -
Medieval battle reenactments (Stafford Castle)
William Emery & Son - Classic 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Hearse.
Street Food, retail stalls, mobile bars
🎨 Studio Fresh Arts & Crafts Shop 🗺️✨ Exhibition
📢 Calling Local Businesses!
We’d love for you to get involved! If your business has a unique story, trade, or craft, help bring Stafford’s history to life.
📩 Get Involved!
Make this day truly special! To participate or book a pitch, contact Nikki at [email protected].
**If you would like to be involved, please contact [email protected] with details of your planned activities.
Let’s celebrate Stafford’s incredible heritage together!
📅 Organised by: LR Partnership Events / Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC
💰 Supported by: Stafford Borough Council, Stafford Town Centre Partnership and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)in association with Vibe 1 Radio
Sponsored by Carthys Accountant
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As we gather information from each historical place of interest about their plans for the day, we will continue to update page.
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