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Top Christmas Days out in Staffordshire for all the family

Christmas

1 Sep

A selection of our favourite Christmas days out in Staffordshire

  • A selection of our favourite Christmas days out in Staffordshire
  •  You may also find this post on free (or really cheap) days out in Staffordshire with kids useful.
  • Here are a selection of top Christmas Events in Staffordshire for 2020
  • National Forest Adventure Farm: North Pole Adventure
  • Santa Sleepover, Alton Towers
    • A Victorian Christmas at Middleport Pottery
  • Statfold Santa Express, Tamworth
    • Christmas at Trentham Gardens
    • A Magical Christmas at World of Wedgwood
    • Santa and Steam at Churnet Valley Railway

I love Christmas so much. Since we have had the little ones I find it even more magical.   Last year I put together our top Christmas days out in Staffordshire and Cheshire, so this year I have updated it with some new finds. 

 You may also find this post on free (or really cheap) days out in Staffordshire with kids useful.

Here are a selection of top Christmas Events in Staffordshire for 2020

National Forest Adventure Farm: North Pole Adventure

Christmas days out in Staffordshire 2019

The National Forest Adventure Farm is situated in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. We visited the North Pole Adventure last year and I can honestly say that this was one of my favourite Christmas events that we have visited. The attention to detail was something else, and they had thought of everything to make this a wonderful and magical adventure. With a Victorian High Street, helping the Elves in the post office,  decorating gingerbread men with Mother Claus, and meeting an interactive polar bear it was a lovely and magical Christmas event for all of the family. 

 For more information, prices and to book – head over to the National Adventure Farm online

Santa Sleepover, Alton Towers

Christmas days out in Staffordshire

We visited Alton Towers for their Santa Sleepover about four years ago and really enjoyed it. It involved a jam-packed couple of days of visiting the theme park, staying in a themed room at the hotel, Christmas dinner alongside a full itinerary of Christmas activities and a splash in the Waterpark. 

For more information head over to Alton Towers Resort online 

A Victorian Christmas at Middleport Pottery

This year we are thinking about heading over to  Middleport pottery for a Victorian Christmas.  Buy last minute gifts from the artist market,  create your own gifts and decorations with a mulled wine & mince pie, roasted chestnuts and Hog Roast. Oh and not forgetting you can meet Father Christmas (7th – 22nd Dec 2019 book online)

Head over to Middleport pottery online for more information 

Statfold Santa Express, Tamworth

Head to Stanford Barn Railway to climb aboard Santa’s magical steam train! Be transported to Santa’s home at the North pole and meet his elves and reindeer. Decorate gingerbread men with Mrs Claus and then head to Santa’s grotto to meet the man himself. 

30th Nov – 22nd Dec 2019

Head to Statfold Barn Railway for more information and availability

Christmas at Trentham Gardens

Days out in Staffordshire over Christmas

We love a day out at Trentham gardens and visit with our annual pass most months. This Christmas Santa and Mrs Claus with be at Trentham Shopping Village. The Christmas light switch on is planned for Wednesday 28th November and this year’s Christmas parade is based on children’s story books with characters such as Goldilocks, Humpty Dumpty, Snow White and the Mad Hatter walking with Santa to turn on our Christmas lights.  There is loads on here over Christmas including Wreath making at Yellowstone Art Boutique and Tea with Santa at Six Arches Restaurant.

Head over to Trentham Gardens online for more information.

A Magical Christmas at World of Wedgwood

Christmas days out in Staffordshire and Cheshire including a Christmas at Wedgwood

We love a visit to World of Wedgwood with our kids and we will be sure to head to Wedgwood during the festive period – there is so much to do here for families. Head to the Creative classroom for pottery painting, decorate a ceramic bauble in the decorating studio. throw a pot and make a perfect gift in the Master craft studio, or enjoy a Christmas children’s trail in the Wedgwood museum. You can also plan a festive afternoon tea in the World of Wedgwood Tea Room. 

Head over to World of Wedgwood for more information 

Santa and Steam at Churnet Valley Railway

Churnet Valley Railway Santa and Steam: Review

Christmas 2018 we headed over to Froghall to board the Santa Express for the wonderful Santa and Steam experience at Churnet Valley Railway.

There are a variety of dates available in the run up to Christmas Day.  The Santa Express departs from two stations, Froghall and Cheddleton.

Head over to Santa and Steam online for more information 

 

North Pole Adventure

So there you have our top Christmas days out in Staffordshire and Cheshire

Where are you heading this year to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas?

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I thought It might be helpful if I listed all of the sleeping options we have tried in our vwT5 because I often get questions about sleeping options with young kids.

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⭐️ We then found a deluxe travel cot that fit perfectly at the base of our rib bed and this worked from about 6 months 

⭐️We then moved on to a toddler inflatable air bed placed again at the bottom of our bed. We  found the toddler beds fit perfectly across the width of the van 

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⭐️ Finally as our family grew... We  had our pop top roof added and the children slept well in the roof. We had a safety net fitted to the opening  of the roof and this allowed all our children to sleep in the roof safely and gave us some peace of mind - particularly as our son was young.

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Add in a flurry of snow ....

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#wickeyadventure #wickeyplaytime #lockdown3
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I often get messages asking “where do you all sleep” and where did your toddler or baby  sleep in the camper ?

We bought our #t5 when our eldest was just 2, and we have had to adapt as our family has grown. We didn’t have the roof converted until much later so we tried a fair few sleeping options! 

I thought It might be helpful if I listed all of the sleeping options we have tried in our vwT5 because I often get questions about sleeping options with young kids.

⭐️Our new born baby slept in a sleepyhead in the camper as it was easily transportable and worked as  crib.

⭐️ We then found a deluxe travel cot that fit perfectly at the base of our rib bed and this worked from about 6 months 

⭐️We then moved on to a toddler inflatable air bed placed again at the bottom of our bed. We  found the toddler beds fit perfectly across the width of the van 

⭐️moving on we purchased a hammock that fitted over just the driver and passenger seat  and this worked great from about 3+

⭐️ Finally as our family grew... We  had our pop top roof added and the children slept well in the roof. We had a safety net fitted to the opening  of the roof and this allowed all our children to sleep in the roof safely and gave us some peace of mind - particularly as our son was young.

I’ve linked my post in my stories but do let me know if you have tried any other options that work for young children, particularly if you don’t have an elevating roof! Always here if I can help with anything or if you have any questions.

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A vintage rainbow 🌈 Mucho love tonight - hope A vintage rainbow 🌈 

Mucho love tonight - hope you are all doing okay x
💫Still one of my most favourite captures 💫 💫Still one of my most favourite captures 💫 

Just popping on to wish all of you a Happy New Year 💕

Here we are .... Still hanging out in tier 4, (but hey I have three lovely days off 🤩) we have all got this🙌🏻

For now I’m going to keep dreaming, planning, doing a bit of vanlife shopping and redesigning our campervan 😂 (so if any of you lovely vanlife peeps can share and tag me in a picture of your interiors I would be eternally grateful). 

Hey I may even get this dissertation done 🤣

If it’s okay I’ll keep sharing the little bits in between, and of course our van life tips and tricks over the new year, until we can explore once again. 

Thanks for sticking with us - happy new year to my faves, lots of love and stay safe 

The Otis and Us tribe xxx
🌲 And that’s me signing off for Christmas. 🌲 

Let’s hope 2021 brings some sunshine, plans, adventures and a glimmer of hope. 

To all my lovely friends, family and wonderful vanlife peeps, thanks so much for all the love and support this year. 

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and New year from Otis and Us xxx
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It’s my last day of annual leave today. So we have spent the afternoon adding a few fairy lights to the MultiFlyer climbing frame - sprinkling a bit of magic and festive cheer out in the garden....

Moving on to the the camper next :) it definitely needs some fairy lights and a tree - Don’t you think? 🌲 

#wickeyadventure #wickeyplaytime #vimage
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