Rowley Park Sports Stadium

Rowley Park is Stafford's main sports venue, home to the town's football club and a proper working stadium rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. If you're here during a match day, it's worth catching a game - local football has a genuine atmosphere that beats watching on telly. The ground itself is functional rather than fancy, the sort of place where you'll see families who've supported the club for generations sitting next to newcomers.

You'll get the most from a visit if you're either a football fan or travelling with kids who fancy seeing a live match. Match days are the obvious time to come, though the stadium occasionally hosts other events worth checking into. Allow a couple of hours for a game, longer if you want to grab food and a drink beforehand in Stafford town centre, which is just a short drive away.

For a park holiday in the area, Rowley Park works best as an occasional outing rather than a main event. Ladybirch Motorhome Park sits only 2.6 miles away, making it convenient if you're based there and want to catch an evening fixture. Canalside Camping at 4.9 miles offers a different experience entirely - you'd be trading the buzz of the stadium for canal-side peace, which honestly might suit families better. Check ahead for match schedules and admission prices, as these vary seasonally.