The best museums in Stafford in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Stafford, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Stafford, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Stafford.

Looking for the best museums in Stafford? These are the best ones:

  1. Shugborough Estate1

    Shugborough Estate

     Stafford
    Home to the Anson family since 1624; it was once described as a 'perfect paradise'. The stories of Shugborough are entangled with the exploits and interests of two brothers, Thomas and George Anson. You can explore sweeping parkland, ancient woodland and a landscape peppered with monuments. See sea
  2. Ancient High House2

    Ancient High House

     Stafford
    The Ancient High House, located on the main street in Stafford, is a significant historical site. Constructed in 1595 by the Dorrington family, this Elizabethan town house is made from local oak. It stands as a testament to the architectural style and craftsmanship of the period.
  3. Stafford Castle3

    Stafford Castle

     Stafford
    Stafford Castle is a museum in Stafford. The museum features exhibits related to: weapons and war, social history and archaeology.
  4. Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry4

    Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry

     Stafford
  5. Izaak Walton's Cottage5

    Izaak Walton's Cottage

     Stafford
    The Izaak Walton Cottage, located in Shallowford, Chebsey, Staffordshire, England, is a seventeenth-century timber-framed building. It was once the property of the renowned writer Izaak Walton, who is best known for his work 'The Compleat Angler'. The building, which is a Grade II listed property, is now managed as a museum.

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