19th December 2026 – 20th December 2026

Christmas Through the Ages

Background information:

The Ancient High House in Stafford is decorated for Christmas. Each room will be decorated accordingly for the era which it showcases, with our guides dressed in period clothing providing lots of information and showing you all about Christmas through the ages! Come along and discover how Christmas was celebrated during the different eras that this historic building has stood to witness. Our staff will be on hand to talk about the history of Christmas and their rooms!

There will be mince pies, mulled wine and sweets on sale so why not pop in for a refreshment! We will also have a small children’s craft activity.

Please be aware that this event is held across the three floors of the Ancient High House, up several flights of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail between each floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor and the mens is on the second. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.

Free Admission.

Small fee for refreshments of mince pies, sweets and non-alcoholic mulled wine.

Event Timings:

11.00am to 4.00pm

Directions:

The Ancient High House is located on Staffords High Street (Greengate Street). It is in walking distance from Stafford train station, with nearby bus stops and parking located around the town centre.

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