Sightseeing
Stunning ruins of the castle. Hosts events throughout the year including the Shakespeare festival
24 locals recommend
Stafford Castle
Stunning ruins of the castle. Hosts events throughout the year including the Shakespeare festival
The oldest timber framed building in the country. Now a museum
8 locals recommend
The Ancient High House
48 Greengate StThe oldest timber framed building in the country. Now a museum
Shugborough Hall
National Trust property with fantastic walks.
Great place to cycle, walk or trek. War museum worth a visit too.
32 locals recommend
Cannock Chase Forest
Birches ValleyGreat place to cycle, walk or trek. War museum worth a visit too.
Trentham Estate
Stone RoadBeautiful gardens surrounding by retail outlet site
Izaak Walton's Cottage
Worston LaneA must visit for keen fishermen
Beautiful gardens, complete with River Sow walk, bowling green, greenhouses, aviary and cafe. Great place to chill out
6 locals recommend
Victoria Park
TenterbanksBeautiful gardens, complete with River Sow walk, bowling green, greenhouses, aviary and cafe. Great place to chill out
Host to all sorts of events throughout the year - dog shows, agricultural shows, antiques and collectibles and many more specialist shows and exhibitions
Stafford Showground Ltd
Weston RdHost to all sorts of events throughout the year - dog shows, agricultural shows, antiques and collectibles and many more specialist shows and exhibitions
Food scene
Simply Bilash
1 Doxey RdAmazing curries and friendly staff. Offer takeaway and home delivery too
A couple of good bars - older crowd, good food and great atmosphere. Live music sometimes during the summer
10 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel
46a Greengate StA couple of good bars - older crowd, good food and great atmosphere. Live music sometimes during the summer
Great burgers - best in town. Traditional pub, children and dogs welcome, real ales and all food cooked to order so a bit of a wait but worth it.
Live music Saturday nights
The Market Vaults
4 St Martins PlGreat burgers - best in town. Traditional pub, children and dogs welcome, real ales and all food cooked to order so a bit of a wait but worth it.
Live music Saturday nights
Smart bar serving great cocktails and has a decent wine selection. Great roof top bar for drinks in the summer
The Post House Bar & Grill
Smart bar serving great cocktails and has a decent wine selection. Great roof top bar for drinks in the summer
Verso Lounge
1c Staffordshire PlaceGreat tapas, relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly
Windmill Fish Bar
Best fish and chips in town. Fish is cooked to order - delicious.