Staffordshire is full of free and cheap family days out for you to enjoy this summer.
Here's our latest guide to things to do in Tamworth, Lichfield and East Staffordshire, which will cost a family of four £30 or less.
We've also put together blogs on cheap days out in Newcastle, Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands, and Cannock, Stafford and South Staffordshire.
1. Snowdome
The Snowdome in Tamworth is a brilliant day out, whatever the weather, and there are some fantastic special offers for you this summer.
Spend the day in the Snow Fun Park, where it's £22 for a family of four to enjoy the huge snow slide, the treehouse, and tons of snowballs. Book here.
Slip and slide about on the ice with a two-hour skate session for £32 (link), or make a splash in the pool - a family swim is just £15.38 (link)!
2. National Memorial Arboretum
Our skies and clouds are the inspirationfor this summer's activities at the National Memorial Arboretum.
'Look Up' is a five-week project, running from 27th July to 31st August, with a daily programme of things to do like sensory play, arts & crafts, theatre performances, poetry and story-telling.
Admission is free, but there is a small charge for parking. Find out more at https://www.thenma.org.uk/what's-on/events/summer-holiday-activities
3. The National Forest
There are some lovely rambles for little legs in The National Forest, including The Deer Park Farm Walk, which starts and finishes at The Deer Park in Hoar Cross. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through 15000 newly-planted trees and see the deer and alpacas. Visit https://deerpark.farm/ for details.
4. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
There are events across the county as part of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's summer programme, and most of them are free!
Eton Community Park has GetWild on 6th, 7th and 8th August, while Hodge Lane hosts Wildfamilies on 9th August (with a free session for SEND families in partnership with Aiming High).
There are also events at Tucklesholme and Bramshall Road Park: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
5. Tamworth Castle & Grounds
It's A Summer of Dragons at Tamworth Castle, all through the holidays.
Explore the castle as you hunt for dragon eggs, meet the cute baby dragons and the experienced dragon charmers, take on the dragon challenges, and more along the way.
Tickets are priced at £9.95 adults, £7.50 children, or £37.50 for a family of five. Annual passes are £29.75 adults, £22.50 children, for unlimited visits.
Find out more at www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/events
Away from the castle, there are loads of free things to do in the castle grounds, including free table tennis, and the Planet Walk, where you can discover the Solar System.
6. Lichfield Cathedral
The Beach is back at Lichfield Cathedral! From 24th July to 1st September, you can build sandcastles, laze in deckchairs, and on selected dates enjoy crafts, live magic and more! Visit https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/what-s-on/summer for details.
7. Burton Barrel Roll
For the first time, Burton is hosting a fully 3D sculpture trail dedicated to the town's brewing heritage.
The Burton Barrel Roll, which is free-to-do, features 14 giant beer barrels dotted around the town centre, each one has been decorated by local and national artists.
Why not download the app and unlock rewards every time you find a sculpture?
Full details, plus a downloadable map of the route, are available at https://www.makingtrails.co.uk/burtonbarrelroll
Image: Tilley Bancroft
8. Brewhouse on Tour
There are family fun activities, including crafts and live performances from professional theatre companies, as Brewhouse on Tour returns to East Staffordshire.
The free drop-in sessions are at Eton Road Community Park, Stapenhill Gardens, Bramshall Road Park and Shobnall Leisure Centre: https://www.brewhouse.co.uk/events/brewhouse-on-tour
9. Staffordshire Libraries
Join Kate Tilley at Lichfield Library on 20th August, for her free Creative Embroidery and Patchwork workshop. Organised by Staffordshire Libraries as part of their Marvellous Makers programme: https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelibraries
10. Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Summer Fun at Sam's House brings hands-on family crafts to the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum every Thursday in August. It's £2 per child, and free for adults. Here's everything you need to know: https://www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk/Events_6120.aspx
Find more cheap family days out in Staffordshire
For more ideas like this, head to our 30 Under £30 page, which has advice on free and cheap days out, as well as info on where you can find better value by booking in advance or investing in an annual pass, and details of attractions which offer Blue Light discounts: https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/ideas-and-inspiration/30-family-days-out-under-30-pounds
And this blog reveals some of the best free things to do in the county: https://www.enjoystaffordshire.com/blog/2022/05/free-things-to-do-in-staffordshire-b759