STOKE-ON-TRENT GREAT PLACES TO VISIT POCKET GUIDE 2018/19
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, Nature in Bronze, fabulous fountains, massive garden centre, nature trails, eighteen cafés and restaurants, on-site hotel and woodland walks. There’s fun for all at Trentham.
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
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 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.
THE POTTERIES & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
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.
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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.
Visit World of Wedgwood to
discover new perspectives,
broaden horizons, and deepen your
understanding of the world and its
heritage and culture.
An attraction suitable for all ages,
an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’,
to shop, eat and explore…
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 Conservatory 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.
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.
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Umhlaba we-Wedgwood
Wedgwood DriveThe 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.
Visit World of Wedgwood to
discover new perspectives,
broaden horizons, and deepen your
understanding of the world and its
heritage and culture.
An attraction suitable for all ages,
an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’,
to shop, eat and explore…
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 Conservatory 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.
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.
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.
Apedale Valley Light Railway
Loomer RoadAll 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.
Enjoy a day out at our atmospheric Victorian factory:
• Look behind the scenes on our factory tour
• Shop for seconds in our Factory Shop
• Decorate your own unique piece of pottery
• Shop our latest designs in the Gift Shop
• Relax in our cosy café
• Discover the secret walled garden and our hens
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Emma Bridgewater Factory
Lichfield StreetEnjoy a day out at our atmospheric Victorian factory:
• Look behind the scenes on our factory tour
• Shop for seconds in our Factory Shop
• Decorate your own unique piece of pottery
• Shop our latest designs in the Gift Shop
• Relax in our cosy café
• Discover the secret walled garden and our hens
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 Hall
375B Ford Green RdStep 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.
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.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Uttoxeter RoadVisit 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.
An award-winning visitor destination in Stokeon-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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Middleport Pottery
Port StreetAn award-winning visitor destination in Stokeon-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.
Discover our Staffordshire Hoard display along
with the history of the Potteries, including the
world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire
ceramics. 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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I-Potteries Museum ne-Art Gallery
Bethesda StreetDiscover our Staffordshire Hoard display along
with the history of the Potteries, including the
world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire
ceramics. 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