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	THE ANCIENT HIGH HOUSE Four hundred years of history are waiting to be discovered within the walls of England's largest timber framed town house. Step inside and embark on a journey from Elizabethan days through the turbulent Civil War era to the more refined Edwardian period. Open Tues to Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm Tel: 01785 619131 Click here for more information
	STAFFORD CASTLE First built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebellious population, the Castle has dominated the Stafford skyline for over 900 years. Uncover the secrets of the site through Norman times, the medieval period, the English Civil War, right up to the present day. Open (April to October) Wed to Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 11.00am - 4.00pm (November to March) Sat and Sun only 11.00am - 4.00pm Tel: 01785 257698 Click here for more information
	STAFFORD GATEHOUSE THEATRE 2007 saw the 25th anniversary of the Borough Hall being reopened as Stafford Gatehouse Theatre; since opening, it has experienced great success, with touring professional shows and amateur productions. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is an accessible, thriving venue, which offers a wide range of modern facilities in the heart of Stafford. From conference facilities to studio theatre, recording space to theatre Coffee Shop, Stafford Gatehouse is one of the best-equipped and most versatile venues in the region. Tel: 01785 254653 Download their Season Brochure Click here for more information
	SHIRE HALL GALLERY The Shire Hall Gallery hosts contemporary exhibitions, a historic courtroom, and a craft shop on the National list of craft shops and galleries. The Balcony Coffee Bar serves speciality teas and coffee. Free Admission Tel: 01785 278345 Click here for more information
	VICTORIA PARK Victoria Park is the green lung of Stafford Town Centre, it is a Green Flag award winning park situated on the banks of the River Sow adjacent the Railway Station. The park has many features of great value to the local natural and built environmental. Facilities include aviaries and a glasshouse full of exotic plants; a bandstand and bowling green; recently renovated junior and toddler play areas; and much more. Click here for more information
	STAFFORD LEISURE CENTRE Stafford’s Leisure Centre is a modern facility, boasting an impressive eight lane 25-metre swimming pool, and a teaching pool with a moveable floor; an Easyline gym circuit for gentle workouts, and a multi-purpose fitness studio; Bodytonic beauty suite and massage; squash courts, and a four-court sports hall; as well as a training suite available for a range of courses and room hire. Tel: 01785 619500 Click here for more information
	ST MARYS CHURCH St Mary’s Church has been the centre of worship in Stafford for over 1000 years, and is the Civic Church of the town. There are many interesting features of the building, which are well worth a visit. Regular Sunday services and services throughout the week. Tel: 01785 258511 Click here for more information
	ST CHADS CHURCH For well over 800 years, St Chad’s Church has occupied a prime position on Stafford’s high street. Behind what seems to be a largely Victorian exterior there lies a rich heritage of twelfth-century architecture and sculpture that place St Chad’s amongst the finest examples of Norman architecture in the Midlands. St Chads’s continues today as an active church, offering a distinctive style of traditional worship which complements the ethos of the building. Click here for more information
	APOLLO CINEMA STAFFORD Stafford's only cinema, located on Newport Road, shows all of the latest blockbusters, plus music, sport, opera, and ballet – All delivered with stunning Sony Digital 4K projection and Dolby Digital Surround Sound! Tel: 01785 255684 Click here for more information
	TENPIN BOWLING If you're after a little competition or have some spare time, why not head over to Greyfriars Place and bowl yourself a strike.