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Stafford Castle and Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre has an audio visual display which tells the history of the castle; hands on items including arms, armour and costumes; a timeline to put the history of the castle into a national context; a display area with a changing programme of exhibitions and exhibits; and the opportunity to try your hand at coin minting and brass rubbing. The Visitor Centre shop offers a wide range of gifts, souvenirs traditional toys and local crafts and we stock a large number of local history books. Also on sale are ice creams, chocolates and soft drinks. Outside the centre visit the fragrant herb garden and discover what herbs were used for in the medieval period.

Telephone: 01785 619131

Stafford Ancient High House

Built in around 1595 for the wealthy Dorrington family, the ornate timber framed building is reputed to be the largest surviving timber framed town house in England from the Tudor period. In 1986 the house opened as a museum and now provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who have lived there over the centuries.

Telephone: 01785 619131

Stafford Shire Hall

The Shire Hall Gallery provide a constantly changing exhibition programme and an area dedicated to promoting and selling artists work. You can enjoy a variety of activities and events that accompany the exhibitions to help you find out more or to give you an opportunity to get making yourself.

Telephone: 01785 278345