More than 30 events have been lined up to help celebrate the 9th annual Staffordshire Day next month.
This year’s bumper celebration will start on Wednesday 1st May and run through to Monday 6th, Bank Holiday Monday, providing plenty of opportunities to take part in a packed programme of events across the county – many of them free.
In East Staffordshire, the Roving Canal Traders Association’s Floating Market will be moored at Shobnall, Burton upon Trent for all your food, clothing, jewellery and gift needs and lots more besides for the three day Bank Holiday weekend (4th – 6th May).
Beamhurst Museum, near Uttoxeter will be open to the general public free of charge, to view this extensive and eclectic personal collection of items associated with Uttoxeter and the wider area (4th – 6th May)
Clay Mills Victorian Pumping Station, Burton upon Trent will be hosting two steaming days on 5th – 6th May. Also onsite will be a collection of Rolls Royce cars of varied ages to view on the 5th May.
Uttoxeter Racecourse has their fabulous ABBA Party Raceday on 4th May, offering seven thrilling races, followed by a night of ABBA hits from tribute act Revival so you can dance until your feet hurt.
And the fun doesn’t stop there, there are many more events across the whole of Staffordshire.
At the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent, ‘Shot in Staffordshire’ (4th May) will see two films with connections to the county – Soulboy, starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston, and Jawbone, featuring Ray Winstone – shown back-to-back.
On the anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood setting up the world-famous pottery firm, World of Wedgwood in Barlaston has free taster factory tours of the Wedgwood Factory (1st May).
The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival will be in full swing, with a range of walks from a one-mile, accessible walk at Brough Park in Leek (1st May), to the strenuous Staffs 3 Peaks Challenge on Monday 6th.
The Great British Food Festival, at The Trentham Estate (4th-6th May) and Dine ‘n’ Devour, at Tamworth Castle Grounds (4th-5th), showcase the best British produce, while Amerton Farm’s brand new Artisan Hall will be officially opened by Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Ian Dudson CBE KStJ, on 1st May.
The National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, will host ‘The Year was 1944’ (4th-5th May), with live music, dance workshops, and children’s crafts and games.
While Weston Park has its Spring Plant Fair, with specialist nurseries on hand to provide garden-related advice (5th-6th May).
And Drayton Manor Park will bring spectacular fireworks, live music, late rides and more to the celebrations on 5th May!
Philip White, Deputy Leader at Staffordshire County Council and Interim Chair of Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent LVEP, said: “With less than two weeks now to go until Staffordshire Day, the excitement is really starting to ramp up.
“It’s an important and proud day for everyone living in Staffordshire and when we tell the world what a great place it is.
“There’s already over 30 events listed for the day and over the Bank Holiday weekend and more being added every day.
“There will be an event for everyone so whether it’s a food and drink festival, vintage fayre, arts market or a themed walk in our captivating countryside, please get the date of 1 May in your diary.”
Full details of the Staffordshire Day programme are available at https://enjoystaffordshire.com/staffsday
Media enquiries should be directed to Richard Swancott at Enjoy Staffordshire on 01785 277986 or info@enjoystaffordshire.com.
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About Enjoy Staffordshire
In 2023, VisitEngland approved Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s application to become an accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).
The new partnership, between the 10 local authorities in the county, will work together with the public and private sector to help shape and deliver national strategy and activities, and represent a sector which generates more than £2.3bn a year for the local economy and supports 24,000 jobs.