Looking for something to do in the outdoors? Why not try one of our explorer backpacks at Stafford Castle! Ask at the Visitor Centre to borrow one of our free activity backpacks containing lots of things to help you explore the castle grounds. You’ll even get your own puppet guide – one of our dragons – Norman or Bailey!

As part of our Viking Re-Enactment event, younger audiences can come along to the Visitor Centre and design their very own foam Viking Shield! This workshop is a part of our Viking Re-Enactment event. Come along, watch the battles, learn about the Viking way and head in to the Visitor Centre to do a children’s workshop where you will design and make your own foam shield to take home! Use your knowledge of runes and Viking design to create a personal piece of art and march around the event showcasing your new piece of weaponry! Viking Re-Enactment event information: Viking Re-Eanctment takes place on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd August 2025, between 10.00am and 4.00pm both days at Stafford Castle, Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ. Most activities, stalls and things to see are free however we will have a small charge for the children’s workshop. Event admission is free but there is a charge for parking if required. We strongly encourage walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing to get to the event! It is about a 30 minute walk from Stafford Railway Station, near the town centre, to Stafford Castle. The 5A bus can be caught outbound from Stafford Town Centre to Stafford Castle (Thorneyfields Lane/adj Thorneyfields Lane stops) on Sundays, throughout the duration of the event. We have plenty of parking space at this event with an overflow parking option at King Edward VI High School. Please do not park on surrounding roads and verges nearby to Stafford Castle – this will be monitored during the event. Please be aware that pictures will be being taken at this event that may be used for our website or on our social media accounts. Please bring cash if you are parking as this is essential to pay the parking charge.

An entertaining, educational and interactive day out suitable for all the family and fans of Vikings alike! The Vikings are back at Stafford Castle and they are setting up camp for the weekend. This year we want to go bigger and better than ever – the return of your favourite activities is confirmed with ‘Have a go Javelin’, ‘Kiddie-Vike’, Viking talks and demonstrations such as weaving, weapon usage and cooking. Don’t miss the Viking games (such as Kubb and Nine Men Morris), Have-a-go archery, coin minting, arms and armour displays either. Everyone can look the part by visiting wound painting stall to make yourself look fearsome or perhaps more friendly by visiting our face painting stall. Each day the Vikings will gather, blow the horns, and march onward up to the Inner Bailey at the top of the site to commence in a skirmish and a larger, full battle at the end of the day. Come along and watch as the different factions vie for victory and battle with Stafford town as their backdrop and with commentating for all to follow. No matter what day you come (both if you want) you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of a Viking Village and for our younger guests you will be able to make a small Viking Shield in our workshop! If you’re hungry how about heading over to the Woodsmoke BBQ for a variety of options including a vegan choice, or maybe have some pizza, toasties, sausage rolls or ice cream from our other food providers. All this and lots more…. don’t miss it! Viking Re-Enactment takes place on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd August 2025, between 10.00am and 4.00pm both days at Stafford Castle, Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ. Most activities, stalls and things to see are free however we will have a small charge for the children’s workshop. Event admission is free but there is a charge for parking if required. We strongly encourage walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing to get to the event! It is about a 30 minute walk from Stafford Railway Station, near the town centre, to Stafford Castle. The 5A bus can be caught outbound from Stafford Town Centre to Stafford Castle (Thorneyfields Lane/adj Thorneyfields Lane stops) on Sundays, throughout the duration of the event. We have plenty of parking space at this event with an overflow parking option at King Edward VI High School. Please do not park on surrounding roads and verges nearby to Stafford Castle – this will be monitored during the event. Blue badge parking will be charged the same amount but there are allocated places for these vehicles, nearest to the event area. Please be aware that pictures will be being taken at this event that may be used for our website or on our social media accounts. Please bring cash if you are parking as this is essential to pay the parking charge.

At our Autumn Wreath Workshop at Stafford Castle, you will weave your own beautiful willow garland by making a simple hoop and then choose from our collection of gorgeous dried flowers and grasses, ribbon and hessian to decorate it. This workshop is suitable for beginners and is a perfect introduction to willow weaving; you will have expert guidance on hand to help and there will be examples and designs to follow if you desire. This workshop is incredibly relaxing and mindful, so why not come along and get in the autumn spirit in the most peaceful way! All payments must me made upon booking. Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop.

This fun Children’s Halloween Craft Workshop at Stafford Castle is the perfect treat to get ready for Halloween. Come along to get spooky and create your very own Halloween craft to take home. Why not also follow our spooky trail around the Castle site! No pre-booking required. Drop in any time between 11.00am and 3.15pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Workshop held at Stafford Castle in the Visitor Centre. All materials supplied to decorate your very own moss ring with fresh greenery, ribbon, dried fruit, baubles or whatever you fancy. Inspiration photos are provided and staff are on hand for advice. This is an ideal pre-Christmas social for adults only, with seasonal music. Your booking price includes a glass of prosecco (or no-secco), orange juice or a hot drink, along with a mince pie. Pre-booking is required. Please book online through the Historic Stafford Website on this webpage. Please note: no refunds can be given for a cancellation within 7 days of the workshop, but materials can be collected by arrangement. BOOKINGS HAVE NOT YET OPENED. Please check back here, or on our socials, for updates. (Links to social media can be found at the bottom of this webpage).