Getting there

At the Heart of Britain between the West Midlands, East Midlands and North West conurbations, Stafford boasts superb accessibility to the M6, mainline railway services and the A50 link road to the M1. This fine county town is well placed in the heart of Staffordshire, a county of fascinating contrasts. Nestling on the edge of Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Stafford Castle is located on the A518 Newport Road, five minutes from Stafford town centre and junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 motorway. Follow signs for Stafford Castle Visitor Centre. Coach parking is free and transport is provided from this area to the performance level.

Specific access requirements

Disabled people are welcome to all Stafford Festival Shakespeare Productions and there is a designated area provided for wheelchair users and their carers. Please call Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Box Office on 01785 254 653 for further details and remember to state your access requirements when booking so we can ensure you enjoy the event.

Stafford Castle, Newport Road, Stafford ST16 1DJ
Tel: 01785 257 698
Email: staffordcastle@staffordbc.gov.uk
Website: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/stafford-castle-and-visitor-centre

Seating/facilities
Reserved seats in the covered grandstand, disabled access and toilets on site.

Download Seating Plan

Food & Drink
A range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available in the licensed bar. There is also an on site restaurant hosted by the award-winning Lewis Partnership serving pre booked dinners and picnic platters. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.

Box Office
The Box Office opens 90 minutes before the performance starts.

Transport
Car and coach parking is free. There is also a free shuttle bus to the performance area.

Group bookings
For group booking (over 10 people) please Email here

Warm clothing
Please bring warm clothing as even on the warmest days, it can become quite cool later in the evening.

Wet weather policy
We make every effort to complete the performance, whatever the weather. Click here for our Wet weather policy

Box office: 01785 254653
Opening Times:
10.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday
8.00pm on performance nights

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