What's On in Historic Staffordshire
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For Youngsters
Toy Time Travellers
Travel back in time through play, get hands on with historical objects and help fix a toy emergency! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Friday 13 March, 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Cost: Free but donations welcome, no booking required
Archive Animals Storytime
Explore our collections with cuddly critters! Rhyme, wiggle and get hands on with history. Bring your own favourite cuddly toy to join in the fun! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Saturday 18 April, 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Cost: Free but donations welcome, no booking required
Staffordshire Cinderella Storytime
The classic fairy tale, with a Staffordshire twist! Save the day and help Cinderella complete her tasks in time for the party! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Saturday 18 April, 11.30am - 12.30am
Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Cost: Free but donations welcome, no booking required
Walking Tours
Walking Tour: Industrial Stafford
Discover Stafford's industrial past and explore the workers and craftspeople who built the county.
When: Friday 27 February, 10.30am
Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Cost: £5 per person. Booking required either via our website or at the History Centre
Walking Tour: Crime and Punishment
Wander through the horrors of the historical justice system and the stories of unfortunate Staffordians on trial.
When: Wednesday 18 March, 10.30am
Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Cost: £5 per person. Booking required either via our website or at the History Centre
Spotlight Talks at the Staffordshire History Centre
Spotlight Talk
Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield V.C.Remembering one Staffordshire soldier's incredible courage in the Battle of Arnhem.
Thursday 26 February
1pm, Free
Staffordshire History Centre(Spotlight Talks are approx. 15 minutes)
Spotlight Talk
Staffordshire Astronomer
Mary Adele Blagg Cheadle born astronomer who mapped the lunar surface.
Friday 13 March
1pm, Free
Staffordshire History Centre(Spotlight Talks are approx. 15 minutes)
Spotlight Talk
Frocks and FlappersA dazzling history of our stunning 1920s garments: a celebration of glamourous dresses and the people who danced in them.
Thursday 5 March
1pm, Free
Staffordshire History Centre(Spotlight Talks are approx. 15 minutes)
Spotlight Talk
Staffordshire Suffragette How Alice Hawkins made her voice heard against all the odds.
Wednesday 18 March
1pm, Free
Staffordshire History Centre(Spotlight Talks are approx. 15 minutes)
What's On in Historic Staffordshire - Created 23rd February 2026
