Summer fun for all the family
 The school summer holidays are here and there is plenty to enjoy close to home. Visit Staffordshire are back with their popular 30 Days Out Under £30 campaign, packed with ideas for family days out that are fun and affordable.
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Sensasian Festival Family Day, Saturday 26 July - Enjoy music, dance, film and food celebrating South Asian culture at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle.
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Pottery Painting Workshops - World of Wedgewood have opened their Decorating Studio for you to get creative with pottery painting, offering a variety of things to paint including hanging decorations, pots, vases, lanterns, animals and even unicorns.
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Wallaby SculptureTrail - To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Peak Wildlife Park, a mob of colourful, quirky wallaby sculptures has hopped into towns, villages and beauty spots across the Staffordshire Moorlands. See if you can find the 10 wallabies!
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Burtion Albion Family Fun Raceday, Sunday 27 July - Join Uttoxeter Racecourse for their July Family Fun Day and enjoy thrilling horse racing, the best entertainment, and a fantastic atmosphere. Kids go free!
With two top theme parks and so many unique attractions, there is no better place to make summer memories with your family.
Step into the past
 Looking for things to do with the kids this summer?
The Staffordshire History Centre in Stafford has a brilliant line‑up of activities for families, running every Wednesday and Thursday right through to the end of August.
Many are free or cost just a few pounds.
One of the big highlights is the free Vicious Victorians Family Fun Day on Wednesday 13 August. You and your children can discover what life was like in the 1800s, try out puzzles and even win prizes.
If your children love to dress up and get involved, don’t miss the Beneath Our Feet family show. It’s an interactive adventure through the museum’s exhibition, with tickets at just £2.50 per child.
Free events at Staffordshire Libraries
 This summer, Staffordshire libraries have lots of free and low-cost activities for you and your family.
The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to get your children excited about books. Sign up for free at your local library and they can collect stickers every time they borrow a book. If they read six books by 15 September, they’ll earn a medal and a certificate to take home.
Libraries are also hosting hundreds of events, including craft sessions and storytimes.
From 7 to 15 August, don’t miss the Dr Dolittle show visiting libraries across the county. This fun 35‑minute performance is full of puppets, songs and chances for your children to join in. It’s perfect for ages four and over.
The shows are free, but spaces are filling up fast. Contact your local library to book.
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