Staffordshire Countryside, Walks & Pets

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been keeping a brown furry secret...

The kit’s out of the bag, as footage shows a wild baby beaver’s first independent moments. This is a groundbreaking moment for nature in Staffordshire – it's the first beaver born in the wild here in over 400 years.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 8 Jul 2026

First image of Wild Beaver Kit born in Staffordshire - Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Big Staffy Stroll invites dog lovers to Weston Park for a celebration of Staffordshire pride

Staffordshire Bull Terriers, their owners and dog lovers from across the region are invited to celebrate the finale of the Staffy Trail with a special day at Weston Park.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 2 Jul 2026

Big Staffy Stroll invites dog lovers to Weston Park for a celebration of Staffordshire pride

Urgent Plea for Donations as Fire Risk Soars with Temperatures

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is calling on the public for urgent support as the county faces record June temperatures.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 25 Jun 2026

Amerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn

Amerton Farm is a family run all weather farm park and attraction where animals are at the heart of this experience. Visitors can see and feed a range of animals, particularly bottle feeding new born lambs in the Spring months. An ideal location for families with young children.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 5 Jun 2026

New funding boost to bring nature back to Gun Moor

Wildlife in the Staffordshire Peak District is set to benefit from new Government habitat fund.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 2 Jun 2026

Urgent Appeal Launched to Protect and Restore Fire- Damaged Nature Reserves in Staffordshire

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is calling on the public for urgent support, as rising fire risks threaten some of the region’s most precious wild places and the wildlife that depend on them.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 28 May 2026

Staffordshire County Show Draws Huge Crowds for a Fantastic Two Days of Farming, Family Fun and Rural Life

Thousands of people headed to the Staffordshire County Show this week as the popular annual event returned for two packed days celebrating farming, food, countryside traditions and rural life in Staffordshire.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 28 May 2026

Photographers urged to enter their best nature snaps to raise funds to help bring more nature back to Staffordshire

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has launched a competition to find 12 stunning images from across the county for its charity calendar.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 May 2026

Jewel of the Trent kingfisher - Ian Eardley

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is filled with plenty of amazing woodland scenes during Spring, which are ideal family friendly locations for walking, cycling and taking in nature. Be the first to visit some of these popular landscapes to witness the first bursts of colour and see life as it reawakens.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 18 May 2026

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

Live theatre returns to outdoor community arts company in Staffordshire

Bolton Gate Arts CIC returns with a vibrant summer programme of outdoor theatre, markets, workshops and family events at its unique Manège Outdoor Arts Space overlooking Park Hall Country Park.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 29 Apr 2026

Families invited to take on the Chase Creatures Trail this Easter

Families are invited to explore the magical world of the Chase Creatures this Easter at Marquis Drive, featuring hands-on crafts, a digital app challenge, and 12 imaginative characters to discover.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 25 Mar 2026

Families invited to take on the Chase Creatures Trail this Easter

Free tree giveaway coming to the Moorlands this month

Residents in the Staffordshire Moorlands can pick up a free tree this February as part of a major county-wide planting initiative designed to boost local biodiversity and combat climate change.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 6 Feb 2026

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