Staffordshire history centre is a cultural venue that brings together three historic collections through exhibitions, heritage rooms and a dedicated space for researchers. The collections cover family, local, national and international history. The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 16:00. It is free to visit. We are closed on Sunday and Monday including Bank Holidays. Staffordshire History Centre is located at Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ. To visit the researc
We've heard quite a bit lately about how some parts of Cheadle, especially on the High Street, are in a conservation area. With little being done to improve empty buildings, signage getting more and more garish, plus general scruffiness being discussed by many, we decided to take a look at where the conservation area lies and what can be done to improve the appearance of our 1,000-year-old market town. There are 16 conservation areas in Staffordshire Moorlands. Cheadle was th
Tamworth Castle has operated as a museum since 1899 and has amassed a heritage collection of over 42,000 objects and archive items. Tamworth Borough Council has distributed items from the castle archive, which are destined for new locations and public exhibition within the local community. As part of a nationally approved rationalisation process, the castle is now transferring selected items to venues where they can be more accessible and meaningful to the community. In partn
Free Event Friday 16 January, 10.30 to 11.30 Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford A classic fairy tale with a Staffordshire twist. Save the day and help Cinderella complete her chores in time for the party! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. What's On: Staffordshire Cinderella - created 13th January 2026
1st – 30th December 2025 Great Wood Community Hall, Upper Tean, ST10 4JY Free Event This December, Great Wood Community Hall in Tean is proudly hosting The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, which is a stunning exhibition of knitted and crocheted wartime scenes. From the declaration of war in 1939 through to VE Day in 1945, this 3D wool art display brings history to life with colour, creativity, and heart. Created by artist Tansy Forster and a talented community of knitters and
World of Wedgwood is delighted to announce that the V&A Wedgwood Collection will appear in the upcoming Antiques Roadshow episode “Unseen Treasures 1,” part of Series 48. The episode airs on Sunday, 30th November 2025 and celebrates remarkable finds from filming across the UK, including a special tribute to the city of Stoke-on-Trent in its centenary year. During the episode, presenter Fiona Bruce visits the V&A Wedgwood Collection, located at World of Wedgwood, to explore m
If you're looking for somewhere different to take the childrent Staffordshire History Center now have 5 sensory backpacks to help youngest visitors to explore and discover the collections at the History Centre. The backpacks contain a variety of activities and sensory toys which support families during their visit. The backpacks are free to borrow - please ask at the desk. About the Staffordshire History Centre Enjoy over 1000 years of Staffordshire history through displays,
