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STOKE
ON
TRENT
THE POTTERIES
POCKET GUIDE 2017/18
GREAT
PLACES
TO VISIT
VISITSTOKE.CO.UK
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Something for everyone
Award-winning gardens, scenic Capability Brown lake, inspiring shopping
village, giant dandelions, fun-packed events, adventure playground, boat
and train, magical fairies, barefoot walk, maze, free-roaming monkeys,
fabulous fountains, massive garden centre, nature trails, high rope
adventure, seventeen cafés and restaurants, on-site hotel, woodland walks.
There’s fun for all at Trentham.
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Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JG
Call 01782 646646 Email enquiry@trentham.co.uk
www.trentham.co.uk
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THERE’S ALWAYS
SOMETHING GOING
ON HERE
Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city
affectionately known as The Potteries.
With its rich industrial heritage it has
Manchester
respectfully claimed the title of World
Stoke-on-Trent
Capital of Ceramics. The city boasts many Birmingham
visitor centres, award winning museums, London
over 20 pottery factory shops and the
exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. Come and Contents
visit the Trentham Estate with its Italian
The Potteries 4
Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest, & Heritage
Aerial Extreme and mile long lake. We are Attractions
also the closest city to Alton Towers theme Factory shops 9
park. A day will not be enough! Family Fun 14
The city is located less than an hour from Attractions
Festivals, Events 20
Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool
& Entertainment
and only one and a half hours from London
Accomodation 22
Euston by train. Trails 24
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CIA For information on things to do,
SPEFERS what to see, events and special offers
OF visit our website visitstoke.co.uk
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Factory Shops Family Fun Refreshments
Factory Tours Museums Passport Gift Shop
Ceramic Attractions Car Park Map Reference
Museums Coach Park Bus Service from
City Centre
Historic House Overseas Delivery
VAQAS Accredited
(National Visitor
Gardens Toilets
Attraction Quality
Assurance Scheme)
Pottery Cafés Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
All Weather Attractions
Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01782 236000
Published by Stoke-on-Trent Tourism. Whilst every effort has been made to
ensure that the information contained in this brochure is correct, Stoke-on-
Trent City Council cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies.
Cover Images: Trentham Estate, World of Wedgwood and Emma
Bridgewater. Various images throughout the guide have been used
with the kind permission of VisitEngland and photographer Diana 3
Jarvis.
The history and heritage of
THE POTTERIES Stoke-on-Trent is well preserved
& HERITAGE at many of the city’s attractions.
Factory tours, outstanding
ATTRACTIONS visitor centres and museums,
and the chance to try your hand
at the potter’s wheel mean you’ll
have an entertaining insight into
the history and tradition, and the
modern day industry of a
time-honoured craft.
And of course, a trip to The
Potteries wouldn’t be complete
without a visit to one of our
Stoke-on-Trent is many factory shops and outlets
the World Capital of which present exclusive
opportunities to browse and buy
Ceramics. The city exquisite pieces at special prices
has been shaped from a huge collection of china
by its production of on offer.
pottery for centuries,
building a city with
a globally renowned
reputation and history
of innovation, science,
art, culture, and
entrepreneurialism.
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World of Wedgwood 30
The World of Wedgwood is Afternoon tea in the Wedgwood
intended as the ultimate Tea Room is a truly elegant and
destination to experience the memorable experience served
Wedgwood brand. Our aim on Wedgwood china by highly
is to bring the heritage and experienced staff. Enjoy lunch in
craftsmanship of Wedgwood to our our worker’s canteen inspired
visitors in a genuinely inspiring, Dining Hall, delicious dishes
sophisticated and elegant way. served with a contemporary twist.
An attraction suitable for all ages, Discover cutting-edge designs,
an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, tap into a unique lifestyle and buy
to shop, eat and explore… from the very latest ranges in
our Flagship Store. Our Factory
Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Outlet offers ever-changing ranges
Josiah Wedgwood, an astonishing of retired products and factory
craftsman and potter but also an seconds at highly discounted
exceptional pioneer of culture. prices, with up to 70% off.
Discover the story of Josiah Younger visitors will have a fun and
Wedgwood and his lasting immersive experience in our inside
influence on industry, society and and outside children’s play areas.
local infrastructure and then take Explore the 240 acre Wedgwood
a Factory Tour to see all aspects Estate with swathes of open
of our production processes and landscaped grounds, canals and
techniques. beautiful woodlands.
Try your hand at the potter’s wheel Open 7 days a week. Ample free
in the Master Craft Studio or create parking. Keep up to date with
your own piece of Wedgwood bone news and events on the World
china tableware in the Decorating of Wedgwood website and social
Studio. media channels.
Wedgwood Drive, Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am
Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, – 5.00pm.
ST12 9ER
Admission: Discovery
(between J14 and J15
Experience (combined
of the M6)
ticket for Factory Tour &
T: 01782 282986 Museum) Adults £15.00,
E: bookings@ Child £7.50, Concession
worldofwedgwood.com £10.50, Family £30.00.
worldofwedgwood.com
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Apedale Valley Light Railway 14
All the family will enjoy a visit to the Apedale
Valley Light Railway. Using our historic steam
and diesel locomotive trains, journeys are a
15 minute round trip beside Apedale Country
Park. Visit our Gift Shop. We have special events
throughout the season to appeal to all interest
groups.
Loomer Road, Chesterton, and Bank Holiday Monday.
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Some Sundays in April,
Staffordshire, ST5 7LB May, September, October.
T: 0845 094 1953 Every Sunday in June, July
4, 4A
E: info@mrt.org.uk & August.
Open: : 1 April to 28 Admission: Adult £2.50,
October every Saturday Child £1.50, Family £6.00.
avlr.org.uk
Dudson Museum 13
Situated just a mile from the Dudson Factory
Outlet, The Dudson Museum is housed in an
atmospheric, original Grade II listed bottle
oven. Stepping through the ‘oven door’ you will
experience the company’s heritage from 1800
until the present day and discover the history
of the oldest surviving family business in the
ceramic tableware industry. The diverse and
extensive collection of Dudson pottery is displayed
on two floors. Souvenirs are available and there is
a café on site.
Hope Street, City Centre, Open: Mon to Fri
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD 10.00am - 3.00pm.
T: 01782 285286 Closed Bank Holidays and
E: dudsonmuseum some factory holidays.
@vast.org.uk Admission: Free
dudson.com
Etruria Industrial Museum 16
Home to Jesse Shirley’s 1857 Bone and Flint Mill,
the only remaining steam powered potters mill in
the world and driven by an 1820s beam engine. It
is located at the attractive junction of the Trent &
Mersey and Caldon canals with a forge, canal
warehouse, and locks on the site.
Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, 2-3 December 10:30am –
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4RB 4.30pm. Other times see
T: 07900 267711 website or by appointment.
E: info@etruriamuseum. Admission: Mill in Steam:
org.uk Entry only – Adults £4.00 or
Open: Mill in Steam: Guided tour – Adults £6.00
101 1-2 April, 3-4 June, 5-6 under 16 free.
August, 9-10 September,
etruriamuseum.org.uk
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Ford Green Hall 3
Step back in time and visit a unique 17th
century timber framed farmhouse. Home of
the Ford family for over 200 years. Available for
educational school visits and wedding venue.
Events held throughout the year. Please see
website for full details.
Ford Green Road, Open: Sunday to Thursday
Smallthorne, 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Last
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQ admission 3.30pm. Open
E: fordgreenhall.museum@ at other times by request –
gmail.com pre-booking essential.
T: 01782 537696 Admission: Adults £3.00,
8, 8A
Child £3.00, Family £6.50
fordgreenhall.org.uk
Gladstone Pottery Museum 23
Visit the only complete Victorian pottery factory
from the days when coal burning ovens made the
world’s finest bone china. See traditional skills,
original workshops, the cobbled yard and huge
bottle kilns that create an atmospheric time
warp that has no equal. Visit the gift shop with
exclusive handmade pottery, books and gifts.
Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Admission:
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ Adults £7.50, Child (4 – 16)
T: 01782 237777 £5.25, Concessions £6.00,
E: gladstone@stoke.gov.uk Family (2 adults + 2 children)
£22.00. Annual passes
Open: Tue to Sat available –
10.00am – 5.00pm Adults £11.00,
6A (April to Sept), 10.00am – Concessions £9.25
4.00pm (Oct to Mar).
stokemuseums.org.uk
Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh) 8
An award-winning visitor destination in Stoke-
on-Trent, Middleport Pottery’s factory tours offer
a unique opportunity to experience traditional
handcraft methods unchanged since the 1880s.
Other attractions include a fully restored steam
engine, Burleigh factory shop, canal-side cafe,
Victorian Offices and Grade II listed bottle kiln.
Port Street, Burslem, Adults - £8.50, Concessions
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE £7.00. Under 8s not
T: 01782 499766 permitted on factory tours.
E: info@middleportpottery. Open: Visitor Centre: Mon
org - Sun: 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Admission: Heritage Factory Tours: Mon-Thurs
Areas: Adults £4.00, 11am & 2pm. Friday
Concessions £3.00, Under 10.30am.
5’s Free. Factory Tours:
(Must be pre-booked)
middleportpottery.co.uk
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Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre 11
Described as the world’s best kept secret, a visit
will reveal Moorcroft’s unique handcrafted, quality,
collectable art pottery. Factory tours, shopping,
museum and bottle oven come together creating
an unforgettable experience.
Sandbach Road, Burslem, Factory Tours:
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQ Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs
T: 01782 820515 11.00am and 2.00pm,
E: heritagevisitorcentre Fri 11.00am only.
@moorcroft.com Please book in advance.
Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am Admission: Factory Tours
- 4.30pm. Closed Sundays. - Adult £7.50, Concessions
Open bank holidays (with £6.50, Child (11-16) £5.00.
exceptions please check Book a tour and receive a
website for confirmation) £20 Moorcroft gift voucher
3
to redeem on day of the
tour.
moorcroft.com
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 18
Discover our Staffordshire Hoard display along
with the history of the Potteries, including the
world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire
ceramics. See a Spitfire in the home city of its
designer, Reginald Mitchell. Relax at the museum
café or browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality
gifts. Follow children’s trails and enjoy drop-in
activities and special events. Changing exhibitions
throughout the year. See website for details.
Bethesda Street, Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am
City Centre, – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am –
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW 4.00pm. Please see website
T: 01782 232323 for Christmas opening
E: museums@stoke.gov.uk times.
Admission: Free
stokemuseums.org.uk
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre 20
A fascinating exhibition at Josiah Spode’s
former pottery, the birthplace of Bone China.
Learn about the history of the factory; see
fine ceramics and archival films; watch
demonstrations of hand-painting, transfer-
printing and raised-paste gilding; visit the
famous Blue Room Collection; enjoy a guided
tour of the historic factory site; explore our new
expanded retail area. See website for updates.
Elenora Street, Stoke, Open: From 7 April Fri,
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQ Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays
E: visitorcentre@ 10.30am – 4.00pm.
spodeworks.org Admission: Free, but small
21, 21A, 23, T: 01782 411421 charge for guided tours
23A, 25 of the factory site and
Groups most welcome by
appointment. Blue Room.
spodeworks.org
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The only region of Britain named
SHOP TIL after its main industry, The
YOU DROP Potteries’ very own shopping
opportunity dubbed ‘The China
Experience’ – these days
Come and buy from features remarkable array of
factory shops, selling everything
the World Capital imaginable: from fine china
of Ceramics where dinner services, intricate
quality products figurines, table and cookware,
are designed and to mugs, tiles, jugs, jewellery,
original art, and exquisite
manufactured. prestige ceramics. There is
something for every pocket
and taste.
Barewall Gallery 6
Art gallery specialising in quality collectable
ceramics, original art and limited edition signed
prints by artists from across Staffordshire and
Cheshire. Including a Northern Art section
comprising artists from and scenes of North
Staffordshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
We also have a lovely ‘made in Stoke-on-Trent’
gift section.
2 - 4 Market Place, Open: Tue to Fri
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, 10.00am – 5.00pm.
ST6 4AT Sat 10.00am to 4.30pm. Sun
3
T: 01782 258843 and Mon by appointment
E: shop@barewall.co.uk only.
barewall.co.uk
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Burleigh Pottery 7
Visit our stunning and unique Burleigh Factory
Shop. Huge array of designs - archive patterns
on tableware, including our iconic blue & white
transfer ware, excellent seconds and discontinued
lines. Enjoy our log fire and warm welcome.
Middleport Pottery, Year’s Day - please phone
Port Street, Burslem, for times. See Middleport
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE Pottery (Home of Burleigh)
T: 01782 525510 on page 7 for details of
E: factoryshop@ factory tours.
burgessandleigh.co.uk Admission: Free entry to the
Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am shop, but charges for visitor
– 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am centre, museum, and factory
– 4.00pm. Closed Christmas tour apply.
Day & Boxing Day. Open New
burleigh.co.uk
Churchill 1
The Churchill factory shop is perhaps one of the
area’s best kept secrets. Having built a reputation
for quality, innovation and design, the array of
beautiful product truly caters for everyone. With
brands including The Caravan Trail, Little Rhymes,
Collier Campbell, Royal Horticultural Society,
Jamie Oliver and many more, come and find great
discounts and offers on all high quality ceramics.
No. 1 Marlborough Way, Open: Mon to Sun
Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Please
ST6 5NZ telephone to confirm Bank
3 T: 01782 525203 Holiday opening hours.
E: factory.shop@
churchill1795.com
churchillchina.biz
Dudson Factory Outlet 10
The name of Dudson has been associated with
quality tableware for more than a hundred years.
At the Dudson Factory Outlet, just a mile from the
Dudson Museum, this professional product made
to the demanding standards of the hospitality
industry is available to everyone over the counter
(or by mail order). Best quality tableware is
available at a discount and there are thousands of
bargains direct from the factory.
Nile Street, Burslem, Open: Mon to Fri
Stoke-on-Trent, 9.30am - 5.00pm,
3
ST6 2BA Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm.
T: 01782 821075 Closed Bank Holidays and
E: factory.outlet@dudson. some factory holidays.
com
dudson.com
10 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toiletDunoon Factory Shop 29
Visit our factory shop at 50 High Street,
Stone, where you can purchase selected
‘second’ quality mugs in many of our favourite
designs at reduced prices.
50 High Street, Stone, Open: Mon to Sat
101 Staffordshire, ST15 8AU 9.00am - 5.00pm.
T: 01785 818300
E: info@dunoonmugs.co.uk
dunoonmugs.co.uk
Emma Bridgewater Factory 19
Enjoy a day out at our atmospheric Victorian factory:
• Enjoy a fascinating factory tour and see how we
hand make and hand decorate all our pottery
• Shop for seconds in our Factory Shop
• Decorate your own unique piece of pottery
• Purchase our newest designs in our Gift Shop
• Relax in our cosy café
Emma Bridgewater Factory, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Lichfield Street, Hanley, Factory Tours:
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ Monday to Friday. Advance
T: 01782 201328 booking required www.
emmabridgewaterfactory.
E: stokeshop@ co.uk
emmabridgewater.co.uk
Admission: Factory Tours
6, 6A Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am £2.50 redeemable against
- 5.30pm, shop purchases over £12.95.
emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk
Portmeirion, Longton 22
With the four Great British brands of Portmeirion,
Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel in one
store, a visit to one of Portmeirion’s factory shops
is a must! Portmeirion’s factory shops are the
ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for loved ones
and everything you need for the dinner table.
With 30% off the retail price and great offers
throughout the year, the discerning shopper
will be delighted with what’s in store.
Unit 1-2 Phoenix Open: Mon to Sat
Works, 500 King Street, 9.00am - 5.15pm,
6, 6A Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.
T: 01782 326661 Please telephone for
E: longtonshop@ Christmas & Bank
portmeiriongroup.com Holiday openings.
portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk
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With the four Great British brands of Portmeirion,
Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel in one
store, a visit to one of Portmeirion’s factory shops
is a must! Portmeirion’s factory shops are the
ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for loved ones
and everything you need for the dinner table.
With 30% off the retail price and great offers
throughout the year, the discerning shopper will
be delighted with what’s in store.
London Road, Stoke, Open: Mon to Sat
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ 9.00am - 5.15pm, Sun
21A T: 01782 743649/411756 10.00am - 4.00pm.
E: stokeshop Please telephone for
@portmeiriongroup.com Christmas & Bank
Holiday openings.
portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk
Portmeirion, Trentham 26
With the four Great British brands of Portmeirion,
Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel in one
store, a visit to one of Portmeirion’s factory shops
is a must! Portmeirion’s factory shops are the
ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for loved ones
and everything you need for the dinner table.
With 30% off the retail price and great offers
throughout the year, the discerning shopper will
be delighted with what’s in store.
Unit 230, Trentham Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm,
Shopping Village, Mon to Sun all year.
Trentham Estate,
Closed Christmas Day.
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX
21A T: 01782 657828/743418
E: trenthamshop@portmeiriongroup.com
portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk
Royal Stafford 5
Royal Stafford Factory Outlet offers a wide range
of seconds and discontinued lines.
Royal Stafford’s tableware patterns including
designer ranges make this a must for bargain
hunters. Also on site a ceramic café where you
can create your own unique and colourful piece
of tableware or giftware.
Wedgwood Place, Open: Mon to Sat
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, 9.30am - 5.00pm.
ST6 4ED Closed Sundays.
T: 01782 525419 Closed Christmas Day,
E: shop@royalstafford.co.uk Boxing Day, New Year’s
3 Day, Good Friday and
Easter Monday.
royalstafford.co.uk
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Outlet Store
The Outlet Store is the ideal shopping
destination. Shoppers will find all our major
brands including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton,
Waterford and Royal Albert. Exquisite tableware
and beautiful crystal with reductions of up to
75% off retail prices and an abundance of great
gift ideas. There is ample free parking.
Forge Lane, Etruria, Open: Mon to Sat
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NP 9.00am - 5.00pm,
T: 01782 284056 Sun & Bank Holidays
4, 4A 10.00am - 4.00pm.
E: china.shop@fiskars.com
Please telephone for
Christmas opening times.
William Edwards Ltd 9
William Edwards Ltd supplies fine bone china
to the elite 5-star hotel and restaurant sector,
showcasing the finest in design, service,
versatility, and value. These same products are
offered both on our website, and in our shop. Why
not drop by and see for yourself, so you could
have 5 star luxury in your home!
Anderton Works, Port Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am
Street, Middleport, – 4.00pm. Closed during
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PF factory holidays, Bank
T: 01782 838000 holidays and Christmas to
E: sales@williamedwards. New Year.
co.uk
williamedwards.co.uk
Factory Holidays
Factory Tours are not available during factory holidays. The dates here are
inclusive and show factory holidays for 2017. Most factory shops remain
open but we advise you to check before you travel. The Visitor Centres are
open throughout the year except Christmas week and New Year’s Day.
Easter Late Summer
Friday 14 April Thursday 24 August, Friday 25
August. Working Week of 28
Working Week of 17 April
August
May Day
Christmas 2017
Monday 1 May
From Saturday 23 December 2017
Annual until Tuesday 2 January 2018.
Thursday 22 June, Friday 23 June.
Working Weeks of 26 June and
3 July
Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk 13Enjoy peace and quiet or fun and
FAMILY FUN action in 750 acres of parkland,
woods, lakeside walks and
ATTRACTIONS award-winning beautiful
gardens at The Trentham Estate.
The kids will love the adventure
Share adventures, playground, boat and train rides,
fairy trail, and barefoot walk.
laughs, giggles, and
good times in fun- Step into the Trentham Monkey
filled family days out Forest and meet the Barbary
in Stoke-on-Trent. macaques who share their
adventures with you as you wind
along the ¾ mile path through
their 60 acre forest. Once you’ve
learnt from the monkeys, swing
through trees yourself at Aerial
Extreme as you tackle their tree-
mendous ropes course!
If you’re looking for peace and
tranquillity, enjoy the colour and
the splendour by exploring
Stoke-on-Trent’s unique,
mesmerising gardens and
wonderful parks.
14 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toiletThe Trentham Estate 25
Home to Trentham Gardens, take a trip on the catamaran
Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial or miniature train and search
Extreme and Trentham Shopping for fairies on the lakeside walk.
Village – this is a destination with Experience distinctively different
something to please everyone! shopping at the Trentham Shopping
Visit Trentham Gardens with its Village, with timber lodges
vast perennial plantings providing housing over 50 shops, 17 cafes
breathtaking vistas that change and restaurants and the massively
throughout the seasons. This impressive Trentham Garden
stunning contemporary revival of an Centre. In the summer, an extra 26
historic garden is amongst the very shops and cafes will be added to the
best in the UK. Encompassing 725 Shopping Village’s already fantastic
acres, take a stroll around the mile offering.
long lake, through the woodlands
and parklands. For the young and Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial
young at heart, get naked from Extreme and the Premier Inn can
the knees down and take the UK’s also be found on the estate.
first barefoot walk. Hide and speak Check out our fun-packed events
in the maze, swing into action in programme and latest information
the adventure playground (with at www.trentham.co.uk
new toddler zone), see our giant
dandelions sway in the breeze,
Stone Road, Trentham, Admission prices for
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG Trentham Gardens:
T: 01782 646646 Summer
E: enquiry@trentham.co.uk (27 March – 29 October)
W: www.trentham.co.uk Adult – £11.25
21A
Child - £9.60
Open: All year round Concession - £9.60
(excluding Christmas Day). Family (2a + 3c) – £39.00
See www.trentham.co.uk Family (1a + 3c) - £28.50
for seasonal variation Disabled/Carer - £5.75
or call 01782 646646 Summer evening - £5.75
for details. Winter
(30 October – March 2018)
Reduced admission applies
see www.trentham.co.uk
for details.
trentham.co.uk
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Ever fancied swinging about, high up in the
trees? Now’s your chance with our tree-
mendous course at the Trentham Estate. All
ages are guaranteed a bucket load of fun. How
much can you handle? Swing by and find out!
Get 20% off online individual tickets by using code
‘VSAE20’. This cannot be used in conjunction with any
other offer and is only valid for online bookings.
The South Entrance Open: Please see website
Stone Road, Trentham, for opening dates and
101 Staffordshire, ST12 9HR times available.
T: 0845 652 1736 Admission: Adults £32.00,
E: info@aerialextreme. Children £28.00.
co.uk
aerialextreme.co.uk
Biddulph Grange Garden 2
Amazing Victorian garden of world themed
gardens, all hidden and linked together by
tunnels, paths, high hedges and rockwork
banks. Visit the Italian terrace, Chinese inspired
garden, dahlia walk, see the oldest surviving
golden larch in Britain or relax by the lake
feeding the fish.
Grange Road, Biddulph, – 5.30pm, 21 Oct – 29 Oct
Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7SD 11.00am – 4.00pm, 30 Oct –
T: 01782 517999 31 Dec 11.00am – 3.30pm.
E: biddulphgrange@ Admission: Adults £9.50
nationaltrust.org.uk (£8.63), Child £4.75 (£4.31),
Open: 1 Jan – 17 Feb Family £23.70 (£21.54) Gift
11.00am – 3.30pm, 18 Feb – aid prices displayed with
7A, 9 12 Mar 11.00am – 4.00pm, standard admission in
13 Mar -20 Oct 10.30am brackets.
nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulphgrange
The Dorothy Clive Garden 24
Intimate and informal; stroll, explore and draw
inspiration from a 12 acre hillside garden,
which boasts a winter garden, edible woodland,
rhododendron filled quarry, rose garden, alpine
scree, colourful borders, pool and waterfall.
Don’t forget to visit our delightful tearoom with
stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Willoughbridge, every weekend from the
Market Drayton, start of Oct to end of March
Shropshire, TF9 4EU 10.00am - 4.00pm.
T: 01630 647237 Admission: Adults £7.50,
E: info@dorothy Concessions £7.00,
clivegarden.co.uk Children 5 - 17 £2.00,
164 Open: Every day Children 0-4 free.
from 1 Apr - 30 Sept,
10.00am - 5.30pm,
dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
16 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toiletRode Hall & Gardens 4
A beautiful Cheshire country house with a fine
collection of English porcelain and extensive
gardens. Renowned for snowdrops in February
followed by rhododendrons, azaleas, and bluebells
in May. Delightful tearooms serving homemade
cakes and light lunches with the home-grown
produce from the stunning two acre walled kitchen
garden.
Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Wed’s and Bank Holiday
Cheshire, ST7 3QP Mondays. Gardens open
T: 01270 873237 11.00am – 5.00pm. Hall
E: enquiries@rodehall.co.uk open 12.00pm – 4.00pm.
Open: Snowdrop walks: 4 Admission: House & Garden
Feb – 5 Mar Tues to Sun Adults £8.00, Concessions
11.00am – 4.00pm. Summer £7.00, Children £2.00.
openings 5 Apr – 27 Sep: Gardens only: Adults £5.00,
House & Gardens open Children £2.00.
rodehall.co.uk
Trentham Monkey Forest 27
Trentham Monkey Forest is unique to
Staffordshire and the UK! Set in 60 acres of
ancient woodland, visitors can walk with the free-
roaming monkeys on our forest trail!
Stone Road, Trentham, from 18 February to 26
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AY March. Every day from
T: 01782 659845 1 April.
E: info@monkey-forest.com Admission: Adult £8.50,
Open: 18 February 2017 Child £6.50, under 3’s free.
– 29 October 2017. School
101 holidays and weekends
monkey-forest.com
Tourist Information Centre
Visit the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information
Centre to find out what’s on, things to do and
where to go! Located in the Potteries Museum
& Art Gallery, the friendly staff at the Tourist
Information Centre are on hand to help with
local, regional and national tourist information,
accommodation bookings, and sell local and
regional events tickets.
Potteries Museum & E: stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk
Art Gallery, Bethesda
Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am
Street, City Centre,
– 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am –
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW
4.00pm.
T: 01782 236000
visitstoke.co.uk
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The city of Stoke-on-Trent is bidding for the title of
UK City of Culture 2021. We love Stoke-on-Trent
and believe that becoming City of Culture will bring
huge benefits to the area. We believe the time is
right and the time is now for Stoke-on-Trent. We
hope you do too.
Please get behind the bid and help us make
City of Culture 2021 a reality.
#sot2021
sot2021
www.sot2021.com
The Enchanted Chandelier* by Transe Express (*Maudits Sonnants) hosted
by Appetite Stoke. Images courtesy of Clara Lou Photography.A Christmas Love Story Painted in the Sky by Cirque Bijou featuring the Bullzini Family
(Image Courtesy of Andrew Billington Photography)
We are home to incredible
FESTIVALS, entertainment venues including
the New Vic Theatre, Regent
EVENTS AND Theatre and Victoria Hall.
ENTERTAINMENT This year we will see a number
of amazing events, exhibitions
Stoke-on-Trent and performances taking place
throughout the city that will
has an exciting attract visitors from right across
programme of events the globe, including the return of
throughout the year. the British Ceramics Biennial and
the ongoing brilliant programme
of events delivered by Appetite.
Appetite
Appetite serves up spectacular events
across Stoke-on-Trent with a unique annual
programme not to be missed. This includes: The
Big Feast (25-26 Aug), an outdoor arts festival
bringing world-class artists and performances
to Stoke-on-Trent; an annual showcase event
featuring one of the world’s finest large-scale
outdoor shows; Roundabout (19-22 Oct) by
Paines Plough, the world’s first pop-up, plug-
and-play theatre, plus much more throughout
the year.
Visit appetitestoke.co.uk to find out more.
T: 01782 381373 E: askus@appetitestoke.
co.uk
appetitestoke.co.uk
20 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toiletBritish Ceramics Biennial
The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) first
launched in 2009, is a free festival celebrating and
showcasing contemporary ceramics from across
the world.
Set in Stoke-on-Trent - the heart of the UK
ceramics industry. The festival is back for its fifth
year and will take place in established venues and
non–traditional spaces across the city.
Festival office: T: 01782 294634
Staffordshire University,
E: info@
Faculty of Arts and
britishceramicsbiennial.
Creative Technology,
com
Flaxman Building, Room
L416, Stoke-on-Trent, Open: 23 September –5
ST4 2DE November 2017
britishceramicsbiennial.com
New Vic Theatre 15
The New Vic, one of the country’s most successful
producing theatres, delivers a programme of
international-class work in-the-round alongside
award-winning community and education
programmes, and a varied line-up of one-night
events. See a show, enjoy some lunch or pop in
for a coffee and a cake in our restaurant.
Etruria Road, Open: Please see website
Newcastle-under-Lyme, for details of dates and
Staffordshire, ST5 0JG prices of all productions
T: 01782 717962 and performances.
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E: tickets@newvictheatre.
org.uk
newvictheatre.org.uk
Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall 17
At the heart of the Cultural Quarter,
The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall play host
to some of the biggest names in music, comedy
and theatre. You’re sure to find something for
the whole family to enjoy!
Cultural Quarter, Open: Please see website
City Centre, for details of dates and
Stoke-on-Trent prices of all productions
T: 0844 871 7649 and performances.
atgtickets.com/stoke
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The Ceramics Trail
Discover | Learn | Try | Buy
Enjoy the complete ceramics
experience and discover the
history and heritage of the Portmeirion
Potteries at our award-winning
museums and visitor centres,
and go on a factory tour and
learn about the skills and
craftsmanship that go into
producing our famous pottery.
Have a go at creating your own
masterpiece with the many
hands-on opportunities Burleigh
available. Shop till you drop with
the many factory shops.
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The Heritage
Canoe Trail
Stoke-on-Trent’s Heritage Canoe
Trail has been created for
paddlers of any ability to enjoy a
beautiful and historically rich
section of our waterway. Special
route markers guide you along
the 20 mile canal-based route,
along which you’ll encounter a
variety of water features and
many historical landmarks.
Discover more at
visitstoke.co.uk/canalsThe Potteries
Towns Trail
Are you looking for something
to do with family and friends or
seeking a fun day out with the
kids in Stoke-on-Trent?
Then why not explore Stoke-on-
Trent on a self-guided Treasure
Hunt themed Treasure Trail. As
you follow the Trail route, can
you solve the sneaky clues set
on existing buildings, permanent
features and monuments to
discover the location of the
buried treasure?
Discover more at
www.treasuretrails.co.uk
ILS
Sculpture Trail
Whether you are on foot, on a
bike or in the car, the Stoke-
on-Trent Sculpture Trail
provides a fascinating
backdrop to the local
landscape. Explore 40
fascinating sculptures
throughout the city and learn
about their background and
links to the local area. You
don’t have to do all 40
sculptures of the trail in one
go, the trail has been split into
bite size clusters allowing you
to take a short walk or spend
all day exploring the area. Pick up a
guide today from
the Tourist
Discover more at Information
Centre
stokesculpturetrail.co.ukPLACES TO
STAY
Enjoy a short break in
Stoke-on-Trent!
With so much to see and do,
enjoying a short break is the
only way to fit everything in!
View full details of
accommodation at
visitstoke.co.uk/stay
Whether you are looking for accommodation for a short break or
a longer stay, Stoke-on-Trent has a variety of accommodation to
meet your needs. For a full list of accommodation in the city head
to the “Stay” section on visitstoke.co.uk.
Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
T: 01782 609988 www.bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk (Hotel)
Clayhanger Guest House, Newcastle, ST5 1HX
T: 01782 714428 www.clayhangerguesthouse.co.uk (Guest House)
Cordwainer Cottage, Bagnall, ST9 9JY
T: 01782 302575 www.cordwainercottage.co.uk (Self-catering)
Forest Edge Apartments, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2PY
T: 07870 370 675 www.forestedgeapartments.co.uk (Self-catering)
Foxtwood Cottages, Froghall, ST10 2HJ
T: 01538 266160 www.foxtwood.co.uk (Self-catering)
Middle Cottage, Endon, ST9 9EY
T: 01782 505089 www.middlecottageholidays.co.uk (Self-catering)
Oakhill Holiday Cottages, Upper Tean, ST10 4JH
T: 01538 722213 www.oakhillfarmcottages.co.uk (Self-catering)
Book and browse full details of the above
accommodation online, and see a full list
of accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent at
visitstoke.co.ukKEY TO ATTRACTIONS AND
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Factory shops
Pottery cafés
All the factory shops sell Decorate your own colourful
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Attractions with this symbol Attractions with this symbol
offer factory tours. They can be visited all through the
are only available Mon to year in any weather.
Fri and not during factory
holidays. It is advisable to Gift shop
book in advance. These attractions have
a gift shop on site.
Ceramic attractions
These provide entertainment Using public
for all the family with
hands-on participation.
transport
This shows the best
Museums
bus route to get to
The city’s museums provide the attraction from
a comprehensive and the City Centre.
fascinating insight into the
ceramic history of the city.
Factory holidays
Factory holiday dates are
on page 13.
Visit Stoke-on-Trent
Visit the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre
to find out what’s on, things to do and where to go!
Located in the Potteries Museum
& Art Gallery, the friendly staff
at the Tourist Information Centre
are on hand to help with local,
regional and national tourist
information, accommodation
bookings, and sell local and
regional events tickets.
OPEN MON TO SAT 10AM TO 5PM AND SUN 11AM TO 4PM
Visit us at:
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Bethesda Street City Centre
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
01782 236000
www.visitstoke.co.uk
for special offers and more information
Twitter.com/visitstoke Facebook.com/visitstokeThe City Centre Partnership Welcomes Visitors to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre with... FABULOUS SHOPPING GREAT OUTDOOR EVENTS WORLD-CLASS MUSEUMS OUTSTANDING THEATRES EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS Contact the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre for details of what’s on – 01782 236000 For more information about the City Centre Partnership email citycentre@stoke.gov.uk www.citycentrestokeontrent.co.uk
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