Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

Recognised as the world capital of ceramics Stoke-on-Trent has a long history of making pottery. You can go on tours of local pottery factories or even take part yourself at one of the many craft centres. You can visit the Staffordshire Hoard at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, watch Premier League football at Stoke City FC, walk along or sail down a canal, or take a trip on a steam railway on the Churnet Valley Railway. There is plenty to do at Trentham Gardens and its Monkey Forest, at the Wedgwood Visitor Centre and with Alton Towers theme park nearby you will never go short of thrills.

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

We manage 26 nature reserves around the county totaling almost 3,500 acres. We carry out conservation projects to create and restore habitats for wildlife, to ensure that the county's wild creatures have se

Stafford Castle

This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Originally built by Robert de Toeni, (later known as Robert of Stafford), in the Norman period, Stafford Castle has dominated the local skyline for over 900 years. 

Ancient High House

The Ancient High House is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the country. Once dominating the skyline of Stafford, it is the largest remaining timber framed town house in England.

Newcastle Borough Council

Peak Pursuits

Are you looking for amazing experiences, personal and team development or simply the chance to have a lot of fun?

Kilnworx Climbing Centre

Indoor Rope Climbing Wall in Stoke on Trent. Housed in Historical Wycliffe Hall. Friendly Staff to ensure a warm welcome for all the family.

Plenty of routes to keep the kids and those young at heart engaged and active.

Also abseiling.

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Museum & Art Gallery

Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich and diverse history of the area using our amazing collections.

Derwent Adventure Education

Foxfield Railway

Relax & experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage railway, winding you gently on a 5 1/2 mile round steam journey over ever changing gradients and through beautiful picturesque North Staffordshire countryside.

Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre

Standon Bowers is currently the largest of all our centres with accommodation for over 150 in the historic Victorian main building. Murray House is a separate and fully accessible facility on site which is ideal for smaller groups with a range of needs. 

Tittesworth Water

Tittesworth Water is situated near to Leek, on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park. Open all year round, we offer a broad range of activities for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Woodlands Hall

CineBowl iSKATE

Classic family friendly ice skating rink also offering lessons in skating and ice hockey.

Great idea for a cold and wet afternoon for a family day out in Staffordshire.

Situated next to the cinema.

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting

Create your individual design. Unleash your creativity and start painting your own pottery - great idea for presents for the family as well.

Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

Boscobel House and its Royal Oak tree became famous as hiding places of King Charles II after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can also see the dairy, farmyard, smithy and gardens.

Tenpin Stafford

Tenpin Stafford is a bowling centre located in Greyfriars Place. We have 20 modern fully computerised lanes, American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options.

Biddulph Grange Garden

Delightful high Victorian garden - an extraordinary survival from the 19th century

Tunnels, winding paths, a Cheshire cottage that turns into an Egyptian tunnel, fish to feed, a Chinese temple, trees to discover and a new woodland walk to play in and explore.

Shugborough Estate

Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildings including mansion house, servants' quarters, model farm and walled garden

Journey through the historic estate of Shugborough and experience the nation's best 'upstairs downstairs' experience. 

Brampton Park

An excellent adventure playground surrounded by sensory and rose gardens, an aviary and a pond, plus seasonal miniature railway and nearby soft play facility!

Brampton Park offers a fantastic adventure multi-activity adventure play area with loads of classic sturdy equipment for kids 2 to 12 to play on, plus a giant sandpit to get creative in and a water play area too!

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre closed its doors at the end of 2013 and is currently undergoing a large full site redevelopment.

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone

Take a walk around Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone and say hello to over 750 animals, from meerkats to monkeys, rabbits to alpacas.

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre and Playbarn is a farmyard with indoor adventure play area. It has a tractor track, rope bridge and barns on stilts connected with raised walkways. There is also a soft play area for children under 3 years of age, plus fun days and farm activities.

Churnet Valley Railway

The Churnet Valley Railway takes you on a journey back to the classic days of railway travel on a rural line that passes through beautiful countryside known as Staffordshire's "Little Switzerland".

Our picturesque stations offer lots of interest with a complete range of visitor facilities, and there's plenty more to see and enjoy along the way.

Stoke City Football Club

Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at the home of Stoke City Football Club? Well now you can!

Tours of the Britannia Stadium are available throughout the week and give supporters full access to rooms and suites that most will have never seen before.

Emma Bridgewater Factory

Join us in the historic Potteries: take a tour of our atmospheric Victorian factory, see our beautiful wares being made, then try your hand at decorating your own pot in our studio. Relax in the cafe, wander in the walled garden, then shop for factory seconds or delightful gifts.

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