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Indoor Things to Do in Staffordshire
Every good Staffordshire holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Aquariums
26.3 mi from Staffordshire
National Sea Life Centre
The National Sea Life Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon is an aquarium where you can walk through the UK's only 360° ocean tunnel, surrounded by sharks, rays and a giant turtle. You'll...
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Museums & Galleries
9.8 mi from Staffordshire
Museum of Cannock Chase
The Museum of Cannock Chase sits on the edge of the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve, on the site of the former Valley Colliery. Inside you'll find a Cannock Chase Gallery, an Inter...
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28.8 mi from Staffordshire
National Tramway Museum
The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire, is an open-air heritage attraction where you can ride vintage trams through a recreated village street and out into open countrysi...
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Theme Parks
15.3 mi from Staffordshire
National Forest Adventure Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm is a family-run attraction near Burton upon Trent that began as a maize maze and funfield in 2004 and has grown into an events-based day out. Through...
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26.2 mi from Staffordshire
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Birmingham is an indoor attraction built around LEGO play, with build stations, a 4D cinema, two rides and a LEGO City soft play area. A highlight is t...
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Water Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
Where to stay near Staffordshire
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Staffordshire guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Staffordshire?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Amerton Railway Workshop & Engine Shed, Amerton Railway Ticket Office and Amerton Farm and Craft Centre — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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