Here comes the sun
~ Things to do in Staffordshire this summer ~
The landlocked county of Staffordshire offers much more than
oatcakes, ceramics and the idyllic British countryside. Staffordshire is
bursting with world class scenery, hugely popular attractions and award winning
events. As summer draws closer, the team at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
has drawn up its list of the best things to see and do in Staffordshire during
the season ahead.
#7 Live music at Trentham
Set against the picturesque lakeside scenery of Trentham
Gardens, the Trentham Estate’s five-week run of outdoor summer concerts
is bound to draw a crowd. Running every Saturday from June 15, through to
August 27, Trentham is encouraging attendees to dance their way through the
decades with a range of live tribute bands.
If live music isn’t your thing, don’t worry, the Trentham
shopping village, garden centre and Monkey Forrest will still be open for the
summer.
#6 Gin Jamborees
Britain’s gin scene has exploded over the past twelve months
and Staffordshire hasn’t escaped unscathed. A Gin Jamboree provides gin enthusiasts
with the perfect excuse to sample some of the newest, most exciting gins on the
market – many of them provided by independent, artisan producers.
The ongoing Gin Jamborees are held all over Staffordshire,
but you will have to be quick – some of the events have been known to sell out
in a matter of days!
#5 Take on the Ironman triathlon
Following the success of the 2015 event, the Ironman
70.3 triathlon will be returning to Staffordshire’s Shugborough estate on
June 12, 2016. Consisting of a 1.2-mile swim in Chasewater reservoir, a 56-mile
bike course through the country and a concluding 13.1-mile run - this fierce
challenge is not for the faint hearted.
If clambering through mud isn’t your thing, don’t worry,
Staffordshire has plenty more in store.
#4 Summer of Vintage Festival
Showcasing an impressive mix of vintage clothing,
collectables, homeware and eclectic antiques from the 1930s to 1970s, the Summer of Vintage
Festival at Uttoxeter Racecourse is likely to attract a thrifty crowd of
attendees.
Arranged by Staffordshire-based event company, The Vintage
Suitcase, the award-winning fair will run at Uttoxeter Racecourse on the
weekend of August 6-7.
#3 Summer School take to the stage
This year, the Stafford
Gatehouse Theatre’s Summer School will be performing an all new British
musical, Loserville, written by Elliot Davis and James Bourne. Aspiring young
actors from the Staffordshire area, aged between seven and 21, will have battled
for their place in this year’s performance. The highly-anticipated production will
run towards the end of the summer, from August 10-13.
#2 The Great British Food Festival
Returning to the Shugborough Estate for its fourth
consecutive year, the Great British
Food Festival is slowly defining itself as a staple event in any food lover’s
calendar. The festival includes a jam-packed schedule of live music, chef
demonstrations, cookery classes and the hugely popular ‘man vs food’
challenges.
The family weekend will be returning to the estate on July 9
and 10. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
#1 Stafford Festival Shakespeare
Featuring a brand new creative team, the Stafford
Festival Shakespeare will return to Stafford Castle this summer for a debut
performance of the dark tragedy, Othello. Performed against the stunning castle
backdrop, with covered grandstand seating and delicious dining options, the
festival promises to be an unforgettable experience.
The open-air event will run from Thursday, June 23, through
to Saturday, July 9 and has been described as the theatre’s boldest production
yet.
To book your tickets, go to www.staffordfestivalshakespeare.com
or call Stafford Gatehouse box office on 01785 619080.
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