There’s plenty to keep you entertained all year round from local to national events, exhibitions to festivals celebrating music film, food and flowers.

In the heart of Stafford the Gatehouse Theatre, celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year is the venue for a full and exciting programme of entertainment, whilst the Ancient High House and Shire Hall Gallery showcase popular exhibition programmes supporting local and regional artists.

Stafford Festival Shakespeare was performed against the impressive backdrop of Stafford Castle where the open-air production of ‘Hamlet’ took centre stage in June and July.

Stafford Showground, the venue for many national events, showcases the best of Staffordshire with the annual County Show in late May.

Sandon Hall, Shugborough, Weston Park and Stafford Showground all host large-scale events from pop festivals to parrot shows, classic cars to classical music.