Christmas in Staffordshire 2025: the ULTIMATE guide

Your guide to the best Christmas events in Staffordshire this coming festive season, from light trails and markets to steam trains and pantomimes.

As the nights draw in and Staffordshire begins to twinkle with festive lights, the county transforms into a winter wonderland of events and experiences. Whether you’re looking for a classic pantomime, a magical steam train ride, or an atmospheric Christmas market, Staffordshire has it all this year.

This guide brings together the very best Christmas events across the county for 2025, with all the key details you need to plan your festive outings. As always, this guide is regularly updated as dates are confirmed, tickets go on sale, and more information is provided, but do email us if you know of any changes or you feel that there is an event missing here.

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1. National Forest Adventure Farm: North Pole Adventure

Dates, times: Selected dates 29 November – 24 December 2025
Prices: £41 per child age 2+, £29 adults
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A magical immersive experience in Burton upon Trent. Children receive a personalised ticket from Father Christmas and can explore a Victorian High Street, help the elves in the post office, decorate gingerbread men, and enjoy a private meeting with Santa Claus.

3. Christmas at Middleport Pottery

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A magical immersive experience in Burton upon Trent. Children receive a personalised ticket from Father Christmas and can explore a Victorian High Street, help the elves in the post office, decorate gingerbread men, and enjoy a private meeting with Santa Claus.

4. Statfold Santa Express

Dates, times: Selected dates in November and December 2025
Prices: Adult £27.50–£30.00; Child (2–14yrs) £32.50–£35.00; Family £116.00–£126.00
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Climb aboard a beautifully lit steam train at Statfold Barn Railway and experience the wonder of Christmas in motion. Children can post their letters to Santa, meet the big man himself, and choose a gift from his Toy Shop. With festive activities and decorations throughout, it’s a magical day out for all ages. Running on selected dates in November and December, it’s one of the most popular seasonal attractions near Tamworth.

5. Christmas at Trentham Gardens

Dates: 21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Prices: Adult £12, children £7, family of 4 £30
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Trentham Gardens is a must-visit at Christmas, with its stunning illuminated light trail transforming the estate into a sparkling wonderland. Wander through tunnels of light, glowing tree lines and spectacular large-scale installations from 21 November through to early January. The festive season also brings Christmas markets, a big switch-on street party, and the chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto. With so much happening, Trentham is one of Staffordshire’s biggest festive destinations.

6. A Magical Christmas at World of Wedgwood

Dates: 29–30 November, 6th, 19–24 December 2025
Prices: Under 3s £8; Ages 4–12 £25; Adult £35
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World of Wedgwood, to the south of Stoke-on-Trent, hosts a programme of seasonal events for 2025, including the much-loved Breakfast with Santa in the Tea Room and a meet-and-greet in the woodland grotto. The creative Decorating Studio is also open for festive pottery painting and glazing; a brilliant way to make a personalised Christmas keepsake. Whether you’re there for food, shopping, or craft experiences, this Barlaston favourite is packed with Christmas cheer.

7. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Christmas Train Ride with Churnet Valley Railway

Dates, times: 8 November – 23 December 2025
Prices: From £28.95 per person
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Step aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Christmas Train Ride with Churnet Valley Railway and relive the magic of the classic story. Departing from Froghall Station, this hour-long journey brings the movie to life with singing chefs, hot chocolate, cookies, and immersive panto-style entertainment.

Families are whisked to the “North Pole” to meet Santa, who shares festive gifts and spreads Christmas cheer. Guests are encouraged to wear pyjamas for the full experience, and the authentic American-built steam locomotive adds extra magic.

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8. Magical Christmas at Amerton Farm

Dates: Selected dates from 29 November 2025
Prices: Child £24.50; Adult £10.99
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Amerton Farm transforms into a festive wonderland with twinkling lights, snowy scenes, and a cosy grotto where children can meet Santa Claus. Visitors can also see Santa’s reindeer, decorate gingerbread, and take part in seasonal activities across the farm. It’s a charming countryside experience that captures the warmth and magic of Christmas.

9. Cinderella, Regent Theatre Pantomime

Dates: 12 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
Prices: From TBC
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Stoke-on-Trent’s Regent Theatre is home to one of the county’s best-loved pantomimes, and this year the spotlight falls on Cinderella. Expect dazzling costumes, big laughs, and spectacular stage effects, with local favourites Jonathan Wilkes and Kai Owen leading the cast. Running from mid-December into the New Year, this show promises festive fun for all ages.

10. Santa’s Winter Wonderland, SnowDome

Dates: From 15 November 2025
Prices: Adult (16+) £20.00; Junior (2–15yrs) £20.00
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Now in its 20th year, Santa is back at the SnowDome for Christmas 2025 with a family festive extravaganza! From 15th November 2025, his magical winter wonderland in the snow. What can you expect for 2025? Real snow, a pantomime and Santa’s magical Christmas village!

11. Drayton Manor Christmas Wonderland

Dates: 22 November – 31 December 2025
Prices: From £20 per person (upgrades available)
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Drayton Manor Resort pulls out all the stops for Christmas, with the new Elftoria village, Santa’s Enchanted Grotto, and the family-favourite Twinkle Express. Guests can also enjoy a brand-new Cinderella pantomime for 2025, adding a theatrical sparkle to the festivities. With rides, entertainment, and festive shows, Drayton Manor offers a full day of seasonal fun.