Events & Activities
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What's On
Each section is in date order.
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What's on in July
Cheadle Flower Club
Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm
The Oakley Room, Guild Hall, Cheadle
A ‘Let’s get Crafty’ evening. Everyone can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome. If you require any further information please contact club chairman Sheila on 07974577572 or email sheilajones53@hotmail.com.
Cheadle Pensioners
Tuesday 28th July
Tracey Callan Johnson
At Cheadle Cricket Club
Jellycat Workshop
28th July
At Kingsley Holt Centre
Churnet Valley Road
Kingsley Holt
ST10 2BQ
The Three Inch Fools Present 'King Arthur and the Holy Fail' with Bolton Gate Arts, Staffordshire
Friday 31st July, 6:30pm
The Manège Outdoor Arts Space, Bolton Gate Farm
(Running Time Approx: 2 Hours). Gates Open: 5:30pm. Suitable for: All Ages
The Three Inch Fools' present 'King Arthur and the Holy Fail' at Bolton Gate Farm. The Epic, Family, Comedy of a daring quest!
★★★★★ – “So entertaining...laugh-out-loud funny”
Enjoy the outdoors this summer in our beautiful Manége, and don't forget to bring your own Campchairs, and blankets, and come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine!
Don't miss out on this incredible show with our 'Pay-what-you-decide' ticket scheme:
£20 Supporter | £15 Standard | £10 Subsidised
Tickets can be purchased at: www.boltongatefarm.co.uk/showsandevents
What's on in August
Summer Trail & Badgemaking
Every Wednesday of the school holidays 22 July to 26 August, 12noon – 2.30pm. Free activity.
Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Try out the free summer trail and badgemaking at the Staffordshire History Centre.
Explore the history centre with a new trail especially for the summer holidays and track down the clues.
Solve the trail and make your own badge to take home with our friendly volunteers.
No need to book just drop in.
Craft Event: Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
August 4, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials.
We’re furnishing our dolls houses with tiny homewares! Bring a favourite doll and join us to make papercraft miniature doll’s furniture. Cutting with scissors is required for this craft, but all ages can get involved with the colouring in.
Adult crafters are welcome, children must be accompanied by a grown up!
This is a drop in session and no pre-booking is required! Please pay at the desk upon arrival.
Bookbinding Workshop
August 6, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
An introductory bookbinding workshop for beginners: craft a personalised hardcover notebook to take home with you! Find inspiration in our archive and the natural world, then take your journal away to fill with sketches, thoughts, leaves and pressed flowers.
Cost of £5 per crafter to cover the materials. Pre-booking is essential: please buy a ticket at the History centre desk or visit our online shop to book your tickets. Due to the materials and tools used, this workshop is unsuitable for anyone aged 9 years old or younger.
Cyanotype Crafts
August 11, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Art meets chemistry! Discover our extensive photographic collection, get hands on with historical cameras and try your hand at an early method of photography. Make badges, bookmarks and beautiful artwork using science and light.
Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a grown up.
This is a drop in session and no pre-booking is required! Please pay at the desk upon arrival.
Walking Tour: Crime and Punishment
August 14, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Wander through the horrors of the historical justice system and the stories of unfortunate Staffordians on trial. This walk takes a journey through medieval punishments in Stafford up to the Victorian era gaol, with a focus on the real human lives of the people who lived there.
Please note that the content of this walk is a great deal grimmer than our other walking tours, and is not recommended for anyone aged 13 or younger! For more details about the sensitive content please email elizabeth.short@staffordshire.gov.uk.
This walking tour is around one mile in duration, with occasionally uneven pavement but no steps. Tickets are £5 per person, please book ahead at the History Centre desk or via the online shop.
Dyslexia and dyscalculia Talk by Dyslexia Association
Wednesday 19th August
10am-12pm
Blythe bridge library
Come and join us for a talk about dyslexia and dyscalculia, followed by question and answer and chance to meet people from dyslexia Association, find out best resources and sources of support.
To book a free place please follow this link
Or email kerri.marsh@staffs.nhs.uk
Family Fun Day – Travel and Transport
August 18, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Discover the Staffordshire’s long and winding history of transport in an all-day extravaganza of games and activities.
Come along for a spin! We’re off on a time travel adventure, exploring all things with wheels and engines. Try out fun challenges and get hands on with history, solve problems as a team and craft your own tiny transport to take home. Work together to earn your prize!
Activities run all day. Free entry, drop-in event suitable for all ages!
Folk Club Sessions
19th August (3rd Wednesday of each Month)
The Methodist Church Ipstones ST19 2LY
Guest Nigth with Tom Perry & Clive Brooks
Sing (& play) around
For more information contact peacethroughfolk@gmail.com 07494738939
Build a Robot Workshop
August 20, 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Make a simple circuit and build a robot which doodles by dancing!
This activity involves wire and batteries, so we require active supervision from adults: this workshop is not suitable for ages 6 and under. Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials. Adult crafters are welcome!
Booking to this workshop is required, please book at the History Centre desk or via our online shop.
Family Hub Fun Day at Cheadle Academy
Organised by Staffordshire Moorlands Family Hub
A HAF friendly event*
The Staffordshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) offers free holiday activities and healthy meals for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Eligible families will have received a HAF code from their child’s school and will then be able to register on the eequ system. Children can enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, make new friends, stay active, and receive a healthy meal during the school holidays, all in a safe and supportive environment.
Walking Tour: Industrial Stafford
Friday 21 August, 10.30 - 11.30am
Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Discover Stafford's industrial past and explore the workers and craftspeople who built the county.
£5 per person. Booking required either via the website or at the History Centre
Cheadle Book Festival
Saturday 22nd August 2026 10am – 4pm
Cheadle Community Library 15a—17 High Street, Cheadle
Free Event
Join author and illustrator Matt Buckingham for a fun, creative character‑drawing activity. Matt will share how he develops his own characters and offer plenty of tips and tricks to help you design imaginative creations that might even spark story ideas of your own.”
Multi-award winning Caricaturist Andy Gilbert has a wealth of experience in the Live On-The – Spot caricaturing market. Andy also provides a range of cartoon illustration workshops throughout the UK and abroad that are educational, informative and fun too, dispelling the myth that we can’t draw.—everyone can
Join Louie and Lee as they take you to the spooky world of myths and legends of the Staffordshire Moorlands. A fun and entertaining talk for adults and older children.
Download your programme here:
Kingsley Holt Summer Fayre
Things to Do
The Space Summer Programme
The programme, for young people aged 8 to 17, brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide positive activities for young people during the school holidays. Activities will be uploaded in the coming weeks. Parents can sign up for all the latest event and activity updates at https://staffordshirespace.uk/.
Alton Towers Resort: Enjoy big rides like Oblivion and Wicker Man, revisit Nemesis: Reborn, or head to CBeebies Land for the brand-new Bluey ride "Here Come the Grannies".
Dovedale: There's lots to explore at Dovedale National Nature Reserve, climb to the top of Thorpe Cloud, or spot Dippers flying down the river.
Drayton Manor Resort: With over 50 rides and attractions, including Thomas Land.
Peak Wildlife Park: Explore the new capybara walk-through and meet the new arrivals, Clementine & Marmalade.
Trentham Gardens: Explore the gardens and enjoy the great range of specialty shops and eateries too.
Exhibition at the Staffordshire History Centre
Eastgate Street Stafford 23rd May - 12st September
What's On in September
Cheadle Town Council - Full Council Meeting
Monday 7th September at 7.00 pm
Council Chambers, Leek Road, Cheadle
Any member of the public can attend and there is usually a slot available for an member of the public to speak for 3 minutes about things which matter to them in the town. Visit : https://cheadletowncouncil.org.uk/ for further information
Please note there is no meeting in August
Cheadle Town Council have a number of sub-committees which members of the public can also attend as appropriate. It's best to ask the office first when they meet and what options you have for attending/communicating with the group. Groups include: Leisure & Operations, Planning, Business, Tourism & Environment and Events.
Cheadle Pensioners Outing
All Coach prices £15 - members
£20 - non members
Thursday 10th September
9.00 Start Black Country Living Museum
Thursday 15th Oct
10.00am Start
Mystery Trip including meal £38
Saturday 8th Nov
9.00am Start
Llangollen Christmas Extravaganza
All trips leaving from the long stay car park Cheadle.
Regular Activities
Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday am
Lower end of Tape Street Car Park
Free Pitches a great way to get rid of your excess stuff and make some extra cash at the same time.
Free Youth Sports Session
Fridays 6 - 7 pm
Churchill Road or Tean Road Rec Cheadle
For: Boys & Girls 11-16
Sporting Communities run sports activities and listen to young people, helping them to share their views, build confidence, and even get involved in developing their own social action projects. The group provides a safe and inclusive space where young people feel supported, can enjoy being active, and develop positive friendships. Sessions are shaped around young people's interests and are led by committed staff.
Wellspring Methodist Churches - Cheadle & Tean
Knit & Natter/Warm Space
Wellspring Tean
Every Monday 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Places of Welcome - Coffee & Chat
Every Monday 10 am - 12 noon
Wellspring Methodist Church
Tea & Toast
Every Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Wellspring Cheadle
Men's Breakfast
1st Saturday of the Month 9.30 am
Summerhouse, High Street
Events & Activities - updated 26th June
