Grab your diaries, mark your calendars, and get ready for a summer of fun! Lucky for you, we’ve created a guide to some upcoming events that are not to be missed…
1. Summer at Statfold – 23rd July to 31st August
Explore the grounds of Statfold Country Park, offering a fun vintage railway ride, a stunning woodland walk, lots of family-friendly activities like mini golf, an outdoor playground to let the kids blow off some steam and much more. Plus, make sure to stop by the latest attraction, because the vintage funfair is perfect for the thrills this summer!
2. Rails To Victory: 1940s Weekend – 19th to 20th July
Step back in time and visit Statfold on the Home Front, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day this year. Stroll through the park brought to life with 1940s-themed re-enactment groups, vintage vehicles, and living history displays. Be entertained by Kyle Evans as George Formby, listen to Steve McTigue as Churchill, dance along with the brilliant Tammy Land Girls and more! Also, to show our support for the military, any Defence Privilege cardholder can gain a free ticket to this event.
3. The Big Statfold Weekender Festival – 23rd to 24th August
Keep your August Bank Holiday Weekend clear, because the Midlands’ best value, family-friendly tribute music festival is bringing all the summer party vibes! With an incredible lineup of some of the leading UK’s tribute acts performing songs from the likes of Robbie Williams, Coldplay, The Killers, Taylor Swift and more! But that’s not all, when you need a break from rockin’ and dancin’ out on the field, there’s lots of delicious street food and a licensed bar to fuel you up.
4. Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour – 16th to 17th August
Peep Peep… Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Statfold Country Park this August! Join us for some serious memory-making with the family as we celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends™. Ride behind Thomas, a real steam engine, catch live performances from Rusty & Dusty, meet Sir Topham Hatt, get your face painted and so much more!
5. Statfold Goes Country Music Night – 22nd August
9 to 5? Nope, we’re partying all night! Kick off your boots and scoot on over to Statfold Country Park this summer for the ultimate country and western night! With a star-studded lineup of tributes to Dolly Parton and Shania Twain, plus the incredible Country Bound playing classic and modern hits! The fun doesn’t end there… Also included in admission are line-dancing classes, a vintage fairground and lots more entertainment, followed by American-themed street food.
6. Road, Rail & Ale: Family Steam Festival
Round off your summer with a family fun day out at our biggest steam event of the year. Road, Rail & Ale festival is back this September and is bigger and better than before! We will have so many great exhibits to see, including steam engines, commercials, motorcycles, tractors, cars, traction engines and more. Plus, a new ring programme and fun entertainment like The Wall of Death and Magical Mayhem. Not to mention, the railway will be offering train rides behind some fantastic steam engines.
There you have it. 6 fun day out ideas for your summer season, pick out your favourites and get booking your tickets!
If you’re thinking of attending Statfold Country Park more than once, then don’t forget about our new membership offering – the Steam Into Summer Pass, which gives you unlimited visits on general open days and 20% off selected summer events. Check out the T&Cs and book your pass.
