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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

The Wolseley Centre

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More than just a Visitor Centre! Set in 26 acres of former landscape gardens, The Wolseley Centre was once the ancestral home of the Wolseley family.
(1983)

Now managed with wildlife in mind, our head quarters has everything for a great day out! The Wolseley Centre is the headquarters of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - the county's leading nature conservation charity with over 18,000 members. With 2 walking trails, a wildlife garden, wildflower meadow, sensory garden, orchard and woodland there is plenty to enjoy at a visit to Wolseley!

02/11/2026

We're planning our Christmas specials menu & we'd love to hear your suggestions on what you'd like to see on it. Gluten free, vegetarian & vegan suggestions are all welcome.🎄

02/11/2026

Our next demo day with Viking Optical is coming up on Sunday 8 November 🐦

Join us at the Wolseley Centre to get expert advice on binoculars, telescopes, and optics equipment. Whether you're an experienced bird watcher or just getting into wildlife spotting, Andy from Viking Optical will be here to help you find the perfect gear.

Demos are free and no need to book - just turn up and get stuck in!

29/10/2026

One of our new specials that's available from today in our Kingfisher Café is - The Beyond Burger. On request it can be prepared as vegan & or gluten free. It's served with sliced tomato, lettuce, red onion, vegan mayonnaise & a salad garnish. Only £6.95.

27/10/2026

He's making a list, checking it twice...and you're invited to Breakfast with Santa 🎅

Join us on 12 or 13 December at the Wolseley Centre for some Christmas magic. Children's tickets include a delicious breakfast, a gift bag and a meeting with Santa.

You can make a full day of it and enjoy a discount when you book our craft session in the afternoon ✨

Don't miss out - booking is essential. Check out all our Christmas events and buy tickets here: https://orlo.uk/rsWzr

25/10/2026

🕸️ Want to enjoy some Halloween magic this half term?

This is 'knot' your average Halloween event! Join our Wildfamilies Halloween Macramé Workshop and create a spooky handmade decoration while learning a new skill.

A fun, creative workshop for children age 10 and up, and creative grown-ups too!

📆 Thursday 29 October, 9.30am - 12pm
🎟️ £12 per person + small booking fee

Head to the link in the comments to book.

24/10/2026

Looking for some half-term Halloween fun? 👻

Join us for our Wildfamilies Spooktacular session on Wednesday 28 October, from 1 until 4pm.

Discover spooky crafts, whip up muddy potions, follow our Halloween trail and take on the challenge of escaping our giant spider web. A fang-tastic family adventure suitable for all ages! 🕸️

Booking essential - head to the link below.

23/10/2026

𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔 🦉

Looking for something fun to do? Come and have a hoot with us next week! Here are our top picks of what's on:

- Monday 26 October, 1.30 – 3pm – Autumn Explorers Wildfamilies. Autumnal crafts and exploration in nature for children aged 5 and over.

- Wednesday 28 October, 1 – 4pm – Wildfamilies Spooktactular. Lots of spooky activities, including weird and wonderful arts and crafts, cooking on a fire, muddy potions, a Halloween trail and a challenge to escape from the giant spider web! Suitable for all ages, under 2s go free with paying sibling or adult.

- Thursday 29 October, 5.30 – 7pm – Dark Skies at The Wolseley Centre. Discover what creatures come out after dark. Suitable for all ages, under 2s go free with paying sibling or adult.

- Friday 30 October, 10am – 12pm. Create a Halloween lantern from scratch. Suitable for children aged 8 and over. 🎃

Booking essential for all events. More info via the link in the comments.

22/10/2026

Celebrating 30 years of The Landfill Communities Fund! 🎉

Thanks to funding from Biffa Award through the Government’s Landfill Communities Fund, we were able to create a purpose-built Learning Hub and rain garden at The Wolseley Centre.

Since the Learning Hub opened in 2021 it’s been enjoyed by all ages - from tiny tot nature play sessions to adults crafting workshops. We’ve also welcomed more than 500 school groups to the hub - that's over 20,000 children that have enjoyed using this inclusive, accessible, and flexible indoor learning space.

Meanwhile the rain garden is the perfect place for children to explore wetland nature in an accessible and safe environment.

This October we’re saying a big thank you to the Landfill Communities Fund for funding a project which is making a difference! 💚

Biffa Award

Interested in using the space? Head to the link in the comments for booking information.

21/10/2026

🕸️ Weave some Halloween magic this half term 🎃

Learn simple macramé techniques and make a spooky decoration to display at home. A fun, creative workshop for children age 10 and up, and creative grown-ups too!

📆 Thursday 29 October, 9.30am - 12pm
🎟️ £12 per person + small booking fee

Head to the link in the comments to book.

21/10/2026

🍬Come & try our English Toffee syrup in the Kingfisher Café. Enjoy it in a hot latte or in a delicious hot chocolate. Add cream & a toffee for a special treat.

Address

The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
Stafford
ST170WT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441889880100

Website

http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/

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