

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stafford History Day 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 &amp; Presentations – Engage with local history experts at The Stafford Gatehouse Theatre In the Writers Room
The History of Morris Dance – Discover the rich traditions and evolution of this iconic English folk dance.
Stafford POW in Japan
Rotary Club of Stafford Castle 
Staffordshire Police History
Café open, indoor stalls, and exhibitions from 10 AM to 4 PM
In the Piano Room we have live music from;
Stylus
Toasted Bones 
The Magpies 
Leo Foetu - Foster 
🏛️ 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
 Stafford Castle comes to town! – Market Square – 10.30am to 3.00pm
Arms and Armour Showcase and Handling
Brass Rubbing (Free)
Coin Minting (£1)
Dress up and try on chainmail and helmets
📍 Volunteers bring the Ancient High House to life! – 11.00am to 3.00pm
The fantastic volunteer team will be situated across the house discussing some of their favourite items from the building.
📍 Conservation in Action in the Stuart Bedroom – Ancient High House – 11.00am to 3.00pm
One of our volunteers will be engaging in some conservation work on one of our many embroidered fabrics. Pop in to have a look and learn a little about the process.
📍 Taster Stafford Heritage Trail – Meet opposite the Ancient High House – 11.00am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
Join us on these shorter, free, taster versions of our popular Heritage Trails. Sign up opposite the Ancient High House with our guide Gillian – BOOKINGS WILL OPEN ON THE DAY ONLY and this will be a first come, first serve basis as spaces are limited on each tour. If the tour you want is booked up, we endeavour to place you on the next one.
📍 Alternating Short History Talks, Witch Marks and William Marson – Ancient High House
10.30am – Witch Marks
11.00am – William Marson
11.30 – Witch Marks
12.00 – William Marson

1.30 – Witch Marks
2.00 – William Marson
2.30 – Witch Marks
3.00 – William Marson
The Ancient High House, where many of the above activities are taking place, will be open 10am to 4pm, with free admission.
In partnership with Freedom Leisure and SBC Ancient High House 
📍 Market Square - 
William Emery &amp; Son - Classic 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Hearse. 
Street Food, retail stalls, mobile bars
Stafford Morris Dancers
🎨 Studio Fresh Arts &amp; 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 nikki@lrpartnership.co.uk.

**If you would like to be involved, please contact lorraine@lrpartnership.co.uk 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 and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in association with Vibe 1 Radio
Sponsored by Carthys Accountant
#HeritageCelebration #LRPartnershipEvents #StaffordCulturalEventsCIC #FamilyFriendlyFun #StaffordBoroughCouncil #StaffordTownCentrePartnership
#UKSharedProsperityFund #HistoryInStafford #ExploreStafford #HistoricalStafford #StaffordPastAndPresent #CulturalHeritage
#StaffordHistoryTrail #DiscoverOurHistory

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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 938

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stafford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.80686
- **long**: -2.11771
- **full address**: Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: LR Partnership Events/Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC (https://allevents.in/org/lr-partnership-events-staffordshire-cultural-events-cic/25045460)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** LR Partnership Events/Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, trips-adventures, exhibitions, art, pop-ups, concerts, performances, live-music, food-drinks, dance, literary-art, volunteering, food-truck-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Stafford History Day  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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