With places like Alton Towers, Cannock Chase, and Shugborough Hall within easy driving distance, there’s no shortage of great days out here in the county town of Staffordshire. Either one of our Stafford hotels provide the perfect base for ticking off these must-see attractions. From there, you can also explore Stafford’s impressive food scene, visit some excellent entertainment options, and – when the sun goes down – delve into a diverse nightlife until the early hours.
Things to do in Stafford
Activities
When it comes to days out, there are all manner of excursions you can enjoy here in Staffordshire. Some, such as Alton Towers, Cannock Chase, and Shugborough Hall, are worth making the short journey to visit. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something in Stafford town centre we’ve got you covered with places like Victoria Park and the fascinating Ancient High House.
Entertainment
Let us show you where you can see a show here in the county town of Stafford, whether it’s the Stafford County Show at the Stafford Showground, or even the Stafford Classic Bike Show. We also show you around the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre which books shows of all shapes and sizes. And how can we forget Stafford Rangers who really know how to put on a show at Marston Road.
Places to eat
Wondering where to eat during your stay in Stafford? We’ve gathered together an eclectic array of eateries to help you decide. As you’d expect, we’ve got fine dining options, full English breakfasts, and gastropubs. However, we’ve thrown a few other options into the mix, including our absolute favourite Italian, a royal tea room, and – of course – Staffordshire oatcakes.
Nightlife
Your nightlife options range from award-winning micropubs to superclubs spread across three rooms of dastardly drinks deals and questionable dancing. In between, we’ve also handpicked a few rustic pubs, a couple of cocktail options, and one particularly excellent bar where you can watch live music with wine in one hand and the best burger ever in the other.
Shopping
If you want to do a bit of bargain hunting during your stay, then make your way to the 80-strong selection of stalls at Stafford Indoor Market in the heart of the town centre. It’s part of the Guildhall Shopping Centre, where you’ll also find the likes of Clarks, The Body Shop and Poundland. South of the town centre, River Stafford is the newest and most popular retail option. It’s where you’ll find the likes of H&M, M&S, River Island, and Primark. It also has several chain eateries, including Nando’s, should you get hungry.
Getting Around
Stafford town centre is small enough to walk around, however, if you were planning on paying a visit to some further afield activities and attractions then a car is definitely helpful. If that’s not an option, we do have Uber in Stafford. Alternatively, there are several local taxi providers, with Stafford Taxis among the biggest and most popular. In terms of public transport, Stafford Railway Station is right next to Victoria Park. There’s been a railway on the site for pushing 200 years. It has a total of five platforms with regular services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
Stafford Indoor Market
