Family fun and autumn adventures in Staffordshire this October half term
From woodland trails and pumpkin picking to theme park thrills and fireworks, there are plenty of family activities to enjoy
Families are being encouraged to explore Staffordshire’s attractions, with everything from woodland adventures and Halloween trails to theme park rides and fireworks.
Among the highlights is the Room on the Broom Trail at Cannock Chase Forest, where families can follow clues, complete challenges and explore the world of Witch and her friends.
For more adventure in the forest, Go Ape Cannock Chase is offering a Sundown Adventure, with illuminated treetop courses after dark.
At the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, children can take part in Arbie’s Autumn Trail, storytelling sessions and arts and crafts activities.
Halloween attractions include Scarefest at Alton Towers Resort, with family entertainment, themed activities and after-dark rides, and Drayton Manor Resort’s Blazing Halloween, featuring trick-or-treat trails, live fire shows and lakeside performances.
The Trentham Estate is hosting Halloween Half Term in the Gardens from October 24 to November 1, with pumpkin displays, family entertainment and fairground rides. Its Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock trail will also run throughout the Halloween celebrations.
Statfold Country Park, near Tamworth, will host its Spellbound Adventure from October 24 to 31, with pumpkin picking, spooky train rides and seasonal activities.
Staffordshire History Centre in Stafford will also offer half-term activities, including creative workshops, themed talks and family-friendly events. Libraries across the county are planning seasonal activities for children and families.
Families can also look ahead to fireworks on November 1. Drayton Manor Resort will stage its end-of-season fireworks spectacular, while the Staffordshire Fireworks Festival returns to Staffordshire County Showground.
Hayley Coles, deputy leader and cabinet member for communities and culture at Staffordshire County Council, said the county had attractions to suit all ages, from countryside walks and magical trails to major theme parks and independent venues.
She encouraged families to make the most of the break and explore what was on offer locally.
Staffordshire’s tourism sector contributes £2.84 billion a year to the local economy and supports almost 25,000 jobs, according to the county council.
Families can find more ideas in Visit Staffordshire’s October half-term guide.