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Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JGCall 01782 646646 Email [email protected]

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Award-winning gardens, scenic Capability Brown lake, inspiring shoppingvillage, giant dandelions, fun-packed events, adventure playground, boatand train, magical fairies, barefoot walk, maze, free-roaming monkeys,fabulous fountains, massive garden centre, nature trails, high ropeadventure, seventeen cafés and restaurants, on-site hotel, woodland walks.

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Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city affectionately known as The Potteries. With its rich industrial heritage it has respectfully claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. The city boasts many visitor centres, award winning museums, over 20 pottery factory shops and the exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. Come and visit the Trentham Estate with its Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and mile long lake. We are also the closest city to Alton Towers theme park. A day will not be enough! The city is located less than an hour from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool and only one and a half hours from London Euston by train.

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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 Jarvis.

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Factory Shops

Factory Tours

Ceramic Attractions

Museums

Historic House

Gardens

Pottery Cafés

All Weather Attractions

Family Fun

Museums Passport

Car Park

Coach Park

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Toilets

Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Refreshments

Gift Shop

Map Reference

Bus Service from City Centre

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The Potteries & Heritage Attractions

Factory shops

Family Fun Attractions

Festivals, Events & Entertainment

Accomodation

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The history and heritage of Stoke-on-Trent is well preserved at many of the city’s attractions. Factory tours, outstanding 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 many factory shops and outlets which present exclusive opportunities to browse and buy exquisite pieces at special prices from a huge collection of china on offer.

Stoke-on-Trent is the World Capital of Ceramics. The city has been shaped by its production of pottery for centuries, building a city with a globally renowned reputation and history of innovation, science, art, culture, and entrepreneurialism.

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The World of Wedgwood is intended as the ultimate destination to experience the Wedgwood brand. Our aim is to bring the heritage and craftsmanship of Wedgwood to our visitors in a genuinely inspiring, sophisticated and elegant way.

An attraction suitable for all ages, an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, to shop, eat and explore…

Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, an astonishing craftsman and potter but also an exceptional pioneer of culture.

Discover the story of Josiah Wedgwood and his lasting influence on industry, society and local infrastructure and then take a Factory Tour to see all aspects of our production processes and techniques.

Try your hand at the potter’s wheel in the Master Craft Studio or create your own piece of Wedgwood bone china tableware in the Decorating Studio.

Afternoon tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room is a truly elegant and memorable experience served on Wedgwood china by highly experienced staff. Enjoy lunch in our worker’s canteen inspired Dining Hall, delicious dishes served with a contemporary twist.

Discover cutting-edge designs, tap into a unique lifestyle and buy from the very latest ranges in our Flagship Store. Our Factory Outlet offers ever-changing ranges of retired products and factory seconds at highly discounted prices, with up to 70% off.

Younger visitors will have a fun and immersive experience in our inside and outside children’s play areas. Explore the 240 acre Wedgwood Estate with swathes of open landscaped grounds, canals and beautiful woodlands.

Open 7 days a week. Ample free parking. Keep up to date with news and events on the World of Wedgwood website and social media channels.

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9ER (between J14 and J15 of the M6)T: 01782 282986E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm.Admission: Discovery Experience (combined ticket for Factory Tour & Museum) Adults £15.00, Child £7.50, Concession £10.50, Family £30.00.

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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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4RBT: 07900 267711E: [email protected] Open: Mill in Steam: 1-2 April, 3-4 June, 5-6 August, 9-10 September,

2-3 December 10:30am – 4.30pm. Other times see website or by appointment.Admission: Mill in Steam: Entry only – Adults £4.00 or Guided tour – Adults £6.00 under 16 free.

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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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD T: 01782 285286E: dudsonmuseum @vast.org.uk

Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am - 3.00pm.Closed Bank Holidays and some factory holidays.Admission: Free

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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, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7LBT: 0845 094 1953E: [email protected]: : 1 April to 28 October every Saturday

and Bank Holiday Monday. Some Sundays in April, May, September, October. Every Sunday in June, July & August.Admission: Adult £2.50, Child £1.50, Family £6.00.

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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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQT: 01782 237777E: [email protected]: Tue to Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm (April to Sept), 10.00am – 4.00pm (Oct to Mar).

Admission: Adults £7.50, Child (4 – 16) £5.25, Concessions £6.00, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £22.00. Annual passes available – Adults £11.00, Concessions £9.25

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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, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQE: [email protected]: 01782 537696

Open: Sunday to Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Open at other times by request – pre-booking essential.Admission: Adults £3.00, Child £3.00, Family £6.50

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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.

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Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PET: 01782 499766E: [email protected] Admission: Heritage Areas: Adults £4.00, Concessions £3.00, Under 5’s Free. Factory Tours: (Must be pre-booked)

Adults - £8.50, Concessions £7.00. Under 8s not permitted on factory tours.Open: Visitor Centre: Mon - Sun: 10.00am – 4.00pm. Factory Tours: Mon-Thurs 11am & 2pm. Friday 10.30am.


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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQT: 01782 820515E: heritagevisitorcentre @moorcroft.comOpen: Mon to Sat 10.00am - 4.30pm. Closed Sundays. Open bank holidays (with exceptions please check website for confirmation)

Factory Tours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 11.00am and 2.00pm, Fri 11.00am only. Please book in advance.Admission: Factory Tours - Adult £7.50, Concessions £6.50, Child (11-16) £5.00. Book a tour and receive a £20 Moorcroft gift voucher to redeem on day of the tour.

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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.

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Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW T: 01782 232323E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am – 4.00pm. Please see website for Christmas opening times. Admission: Free

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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQE: [email protected]: 01782 411421 Groups most welcome by appointment.

Open: From 7 April Fri, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 10.30am – 4.00pm. Admission: Free, but small charge for guided tours of the factory site and Blue Room.

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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, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ATT: 01782 258843E: [email protected]

Open: Tue to Fri 10.00am – 5.00pm. Sat 10.00am to 4.30pm. Sun and Mon by appointment only.

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Come and buy from the World Capital of Ceramics where quality products are designed and manufactured.

The only region of Britain named after its main industry, The Potteries’ very own shopping opportunity dubbed ‘The China Experience’ – these days features remarkable array of factory shops, selling everything imaginable: from fine china dinner services, intricate figurines, table and cookware, to mugs, tiles, jugs, jewellery, original art, and exquisite prestige ceramics. There is something for every pocket and taste.


Nile Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2BAT: 01782 821075E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm.Closed Bank Holidays and some factory holidays.

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.

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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.

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No. 1 Marlborough Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5NZT: 01782 525203

Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. Please telephone to confirm Bank Holiday opening hours.

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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, Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PET: 01782 525510E: [email protected]: Mon to Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm. Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Open New

Year’s Day - please phone for times. See Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh) on page 7 for details of factory tours.Admission: Free entry to the shop, but charges for visitor centre, museum, and factory tour apply.

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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,Lichfield Street, Hanley,Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJT: 01782 201328E: [email protected]: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm,

Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. Factory Tours: Monday to Friday. Advance booking required www.emmabridgewaterfactory.co.ukAdmission: Factory Tours £2.50 redeemable against shop purchases over £12.95.

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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.

Unit 1-2 Phoenix Works, 500 King Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ T: 01782 326661E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.15pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.Please telephone for Christmas & Bank Holiday openings.

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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, Staffordshire, ST15 8AUT: 01785 818300

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm.

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London Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ T: 01782 743649/411756E: stokeshop @portmeiriongroup.com

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.15pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. Please telephone for Christmas & Bank Holiday openings.

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Unit 230, Trentham Shopping Village, Trentham Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX T: 01782 657828/743418

Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm, Mon to Sun all year. Closed Christmas Day.


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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, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ED T: 01782 525419E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.00pm. Closed Sundays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.

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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, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NP T: 01782 284056E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 10.00am - 4.00pm. Please telephone for Christmas opening times.

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Anderton Works, Port Street, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PF T: 01782 838000E: [email protected]

Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm. Closed during factory holidays, Bank holidays and Christmas to New Year.

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!

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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.

Factory Holidays

Easter Friday 14 April

Working Week of 17 April

May Day Monday 1 May

Annual Thursday 22 June, Friday 23 June. Working Weeks of 26 June and 3 July

Late Summer Thursday 24 August, Friday 25 August. Working Week of 28 August

Christmas 2017 From Saturday 23 December 2017 until Tuesday 2 January 2018.

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Enjoy peace and quiet or fun and action in 750 acres of parkland, woods, lakeside walks and award-winning beautiful gardens at The Trentham Estate. The kids will love the adventure playground, boat and train rides, fairy trail, and barefoot walk.

Step into the Trentham Monkey Forest and meet the Barbary 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.

Share adventures, laughs, giggles, and good times in fun-filled family days out in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and Trentham Shopping Village – this is a destination with something to please everyone! Visit Trentham Gardens with its vast perennial plantings providing breathtaking vistas that change throughout the seasons. This stunning contemporary revival of an historic garden is amongst the very best in the UK. Encompassing 725 acres, take a stroll around the mile long lake, through the woodlands and parklands. For the young and young at heart, get naked from the knees down and take the UK’s first barefoot walk. Hide and speak in the maze, swing into action in the adventure playground (with new toddler zone), see our giant dandelions sway in the breeze,

take a trip on the catamaran or miniature train and search for fairies on the lakeside walk. Experience distinctively different shopping at the Trentham Shopping Village, with timber lodges housing over 50 shops, 17 cafes and restaurants and the massively impressive Trentham Garden Centre. In the summer, an extra 26 shops and cafes will be added to the Shopping Village’s already fantastic offering.

Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and the Premier Inn can also be found on the estate.

Check out our fun-packed events programme and latest information at www.trentham.co.uk

Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG T: 01782 646646 E: [email protected]: www.trentham.co.ukOpen: All year round (excluding Christmas Day). See www.trentham.co.uk for seasonal variation or call 01782 646646 for details.

Admission prices for Trentham Gardens:Summer (27 March – 29 October) Adult – £11.25Child - £9.60Concession - £9.60Family (2a + 3c) – £39.00Family (1a + 3c) - £28.50Disabled/Carer - £5.75Summer evening - £5.75Winter(30 October – March 2018) Reduced admission applies see www.trentham.co.uk for details.

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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, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4EUT: 01630 647237E: info@dorothy clivegarden.co.ukOpen: Every day from 1 Apr - 30 Sept, 10.00am - 5.30pm,

every weekend from the start of Oct to end of March 10.00am - 4.00pm.Admission: Adults £7.50, Concessions £7.00, Children 5 - 17 £2.00, Children 0-4 free.

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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.

Biddulph Grange Garden

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Grange Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7SDT: 01782 517999E: [email protected]: 1 Jan – 17 Feb 11.00am – 3.30pm, 18 Feb – 12 Mar 11.00am – 4.00pm, 13 Mar -20 Oct 10.30am

– 5.30pm, 21 Oct – 29 Oct 11.00am – 4.00pm, 30 Oct – 31 Dec 11.00am – 3.30pm.Admission: Adults £9.50 (£8.63), Child £4.75 (£4.31), Family £23.70 (£21.54) Gift aid prices displayed with standard admission in brackets.

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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 EntranceStone Road, Trentham,Staffordshire, ST12 9HRT: 0845 652 1736E: [email protected]

Open: Please see website for opening dates and times available.Admission: Adults £32.00, Children £28.00.

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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 & Gardens

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Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire, ST7 3QP T: 01270 873237E: [email protected]: Snowdrop walks: 4 Feb – 5 Mar Tues to Sun 11.00am – 4.00pm. Summer openings 5 Apr – 27 Sep: House & Gardens open

Wed’s and Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens open 11.00am – 5.00pm. Hall open 12.00pm – 4.00pm.Admission: House & Garden Adults £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children £2.00. Gardens only: Adults £5.00, Children £2.00.

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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!

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Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AYT: 01782 659845E: [email protected]: 18 February 2017 – 29 October 2017. School holidays and weekends

from 18 February to 26 March. Every day from 1 April.Admission: Adult £8.50, Child £6.50, under 3’s free.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DWT: 01782 236000

E: [email protected]: Mon to Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am – 4.00pm.

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.

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The Enchanted Chandelier* by Transe Express (*Maudits Sonnants) hosted by Appetite Stoke. Images courtesy of Clara Lou Photography.

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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.

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.

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We are home to incredible entertainment venues including the New Vic Theatre, Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

This year we will see a number of amazing events, exhibitions and performances taking place throughout the city that will attract visitors from right across the globe, including the return of the British Ceramics Biennial and the ongoing brilliant programme of events delivered by Appetite.

Stoke-on-Trent has an exciting programme of events throughout the year.

FESTIVALS, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT


A Christmas Love Story Painted in the Sky by Cirque Bijou featuring the Bullzini Family (Image Courtesy of Andrew Billington Photography)

Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0JGT: 01782 717962E: [email protected]

Open: Please see website for details of dates and prices of all productions and performances.

Festival office: Staffordshire University, Faculty of Arts and Creative Technology, Flaxman Building, Room L416, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE

T: 01782 294634E: [email protected]: 23 September –5 November 2017

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.

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.

New Vic Theatre

British Ceramics Biennial

newvictheatre.org.uk

britishceramicsbiennial.com

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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, City Centre, Stoke-on-TrentT: 0844 871 7649

Open: Please see website for details of dates and prices of all productions and performances.

Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall

atgtickets.com/stoke


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The Heritage Canoe Trail

Discover more at visitstoke.co.uk/canals

Discover more at ceramicstrail.co.uk

Enjoy the complete ceramics experience and discover the history and heritage of the 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 available. Shop till you drop with the many factory shops.

Discover | Learn | Try | Buy

The Ceramics Trail

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guide today

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THE TRAILS

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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/canals

Discover more at www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Discover more at stokesculpturetrail.co.uk

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 Information

Centre

The Potteries Towns Trail

THE TRAILS

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?

Book and browse full details of the above accommodation online, and see a full list of accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent at visitstoke.co.uk

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

PLACES TO 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 1HXT: 01782 714428 www.clayhangerguesthouse.co.uk (Guest House)

Cordwainer Cottage, Bagnall, ST9 9JYT: 01782 302575 www.cordwainercottage.co.uk (Self-catering)

Forest Edge Apartments, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2PYT: 07870 370 675 www.forestedgeapartments.co.uk (Self-catering)

Foxtwood Cottages, Froghall, ST10 2HJT: 01538 266160 www.foxtwood.co.uk (Self-catering)

Middle Cottage, Endon, ST9 9EYT: 01782 505089 www.middlecottageholidays.co.uk (Self-catering)

Oakhill Holiday Cottages, Upper Tean, ST10 4JHT: 01538 722213 www.oakhillfarmcottages.co.uk (Self-catering)

KEY TO ATTRACTIONS ANDFACTORY SHOP SYMBOLS

Factory shops All the factory shops sell seconds (slightly imperfect items) often at huge discounts.

Factory Tours Attractions with this symbol offer factory tours. They are only available Mon to Fri and not during factory holidays. It is advisable to book in advance.

Ceramic attractions These provide entertainment for all the family with hands-on participation.

Museums The city’s museums provide a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the ceramic history of the city.

Pottery cafés Decorate your own colourful masterpiece in one of the city’s pottery cafés.

All weather attraction Attractions with this symbol can be visited all through the year in any weather.

Gift shop These attractions have a gift shop on site.

Using public transport This shows the best bus route to get to the attraction from the City Centre.

Factory holidays Factory holiday dates are on page 13.

Twitter.com/visitstoke Facebook.com/visitstoke

www.visitstoke.co.uk for special offers and more information

Visit us at: The Potteries Museum & Art GalleryBethesda Street City Centre Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW01782 236000

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.

Visit Stoke-on-Trent

OPEN MON TO SAT 10AM TO 5PM AND SUN 11AM TO 4PM

FABULOUS SHOPPINGGREAT OUTDOOR EVENTSWORLD-CLASS MUSEUMSOUTSTANDING THEATRESEXCELLENT RESTAURANTS

Contact the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre

for details of what’s on – 01782 236000For more information about the City Centre Partnership email [email protected]

www.citycentrestokeontrent.co.uk

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