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GROUP GUIDE 2018/19 STOKE-ON-TRENT Stoke for Groups A4 Advert 2017 ART.qxp_Layout 1 27/06/2017 13:24 Page 1

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There’s something here to please every group. Gentle strolls around award-winning gardens, woodland and lakeside walks, a fairy trail, adventure play and boat trips and even a Monkey Forest! Inspirational shopping at the new extended Trentham Shopping Village, the impressive Trentham Garden Centre and an array of cafés and restaurants offering food to suit all tastes. There’s ample free coach parking, free entrance to the Gardens for group organisers and a £5 meal voucher for coach drivers who accompany groups of 12 or more. Add Trentham Gardens to your days out itinerary, or visit the Shopping Village as a fantastic alternative to motorway stops. Contact us now for your free group pack.

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Inspire me 4 THERE’S ALWAYS The Potteries 6 Shopping and Markets 13 SOMETHING GOING Gardens and Manchester Historic Houses 14 ON HERE Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Leisure and Great grounds Birmingham Entertainment 16 London Accommodation for groups to visit and Meal Stops 18 Welcome Support Services 21 There’s something here to please every group. Gentle strolls Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city affectionately known Map 22 around award-winning gardens, woodland and lakeside walks, a fairy trail, adventure play and boat trips and even a Monkey as The Potteries. With its rich industrial heritage it Forest! Inspirational shopping at the new extended Trentham has respectfully claimed the title of World Capital Shopping Village, the impressive Trentham Garden Centre and of Ceramics. The city boasts many visitor centres, A34 A527 Manchester an array of cafés and restaurants offering food to suit all tastes. award winning museums, over 25 pottery factory and the North There’s ample free coach parking, free entrance to the Gardens shops and the exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. A50 M6 for group organisers and a £5 meal voucher for coach drivers Come and visit the Trentham Estate with its Italian Staffordshire who accompany groups of 12 or more. Peak District Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest and 16 Tunstall Chester A500 B5051 Add Trentham Gardens to your days out itinerary, or visit the mile long lake. We are also the closest city to Alton and North A53 Shopping Village as a fantastic alternative to motorway stops. Towers theme park. A day will not be enough! The Wales Burslem city is located less than an hour from Birmingham, Contact us now for your free A34 City Centre Alton Towers Manchester and Liverpool and only one and a half Hanley & Ashbourne group pack. hours from London Euston by train. A52 Newcastle- under-Lyme

How to use this guide Stoke Fenton This guide is divided into themes: The Potteries; Shopping A53 A50 Longton and Markets; Leisure and Entertainment; Gardens and Alton A500 Historic Houses; Accommodation and Meal Stops. Within Towers The Potteries you’ll find visitor centres, factory tours, 15 A50 museums and factory shops. To help plan your visit to Derby and 32 Stone and the East The Potteries, we’ve grouped the pottery attractions into The Stafford World of Birmingham Trentham Wedgwood Estate clusters – the City Centre; the North of the City; and the and the South 36 South of the City. Please use this guide in conjunction A34 Barlaston with the coach maps which are in the inside back cover M6 of this guide. Key to symbols Access information Look out for the symbol which indicates attractions Factory Shops Family Fun Refreshments with facilities suitable for visitors with disabilities. More Factory Tours Museums Passport Gift Shop detailed information is available on the Disabled Go Ceramic Attractions Car Park Map Reference

website disabledgo.info Museums Coach Park Bus Service from City Centre Historic House Overseas Delivery JUST VAQAS Accredited (National Visitor Gardens Toilets Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme) 5 MINS visit_stoke Pottery Cafés Wheelchair Accessible Toilet FROM facebook.com/visitstoke All Weather Attractions Scan for group twitter.com/visitstoke information J15 M6 For more information call the Cover Images: Trentham Estate, Burleigh Factory Published by Stoke-on-Trent Tourism. Whilst every groups desk Shop, Mr Wilsons Second Liners from The Big effort has been made to ensure that 01782 236084 Feast 2015 (Image courtesy of Andrew Billington the information contained in this brochure is Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Photography), Staffordshire Hoard at the Potteries correct, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cannot accept or visit our website Museum & Art Gallery, World of Wedgwood responsibilities for any inaccuracies. 5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JG visitstoke.co.uk/groups Call 01782 646646 Email [email protected]

visitstoke.co.uk/groups 3 www.trentham.co.uk VSGG17 The Potteries is a fantastic experience for groups. EXPLORING Visit our award-winning museums and visitor centres, and go on a factory tour and learn about the skills THE and craftsmanship that go into producing our famous pottery. Have a go at creating your own masterpiece POTTERIES with the many hands-on opportunities available, and shop till you drop with the many pottery factory shops in the city.

Below is a list of attractions and factory shops categorised into lists of what they can offer your group. To find out more information, have a look at their entry on the relevant page in the guide. If you need further help or advice with your itinerary planning, contact Stoke-on-Trent Tourism on 01782 236084.

FACTORY TOURS - DISCOVER FACTORY SHOPS - BUY Emma Bridgewater 7 The Wedgwood & Royal Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre 8 Doulton Outlet Store 7 Biddulph Grange Garden Middleport Pottery Emma Bridgewater 7 (Home of Burleigh) 9 Denise O’Sullivan 8 World of Wedgwood 12 William Edwards 8 Barewall Gallery 9 MUSEUM & VISITOR Burleigh Pottery 8 CENTRES - LEARN Churchill 9 Dudson Museum 6 Dudson Factory Outlet Shop 9 Etruria Industrial Museum 6 Moorland Pottery 8 The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 7 Royal Stafford 9 Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre 8 The New English 10 Wedgwood Visitor Center & Museum Middleport Pottery Portmeirion 11 Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh) 9 Dunoon 12 Gladstone Pottery Museum 10 World of Wedgwood 12 The Staffordshire Hoard LoveClay 11 Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre 12 WHERE TO EAT

World of Wedgwood 12 Emma Bridgewater Café 19 Gladstone Pottery Museum Café 19 HAVE A GO - TRY intu Potteries 19 Emma Bridgewater 7 Middleport Pottery Café 19 Royal Stafford 9 The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 19 Gladstone Pottery Museum 10 Trentham Estate 19 World of Wedgwood 12 World of Wedgwood Dining 19

Coach Driver’s and Group Organiser’s Passport Request your copy of the Coach Driver’s and Drivers and group organisers who bring Group Organiser’s Passport by telephoning groups of 15 or more into Stoke-on-Trent will 01782 236084. This scheme encourages users be entitled to one stamp at each participating to start building a collection of stamps in attraction or factory shop when they stay for their ‘Passport’. Every fifth stamp results in more than 30 minutes, or include a meal stop. a gift voucher worth £10, which can then be The £10 vouchers can then be redeemed at all redeemed at any participating venue. participating venues.

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What else is there for Groups in Stoke-on-Trent? Stoke-on-Trent is renowned worldwide for history, heritage Glorious Gardens FULL OF and culture. There are some spectacular gardens including Rode Hall Gardens, COLOUR home to spectacular winter snowdrop walks, and the Trentham Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage Estate’s Italian Gardens which bloom with striking perennials. At is evident everywhere you Biddulph Grange Garden your group will be taken on a tour of the turn in the city. Steeped in world from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China industrial history, the area and a re-creation of a Himalayan glen. was at the forefront of the industrial revolution. FAMILY Fun and Entertainment The Trentham Estate has it all. As well as stunning gardens, We’re a creative city and FUN fantastic shopping and a brilliant calendar of events, groups can culture is embedded all around DAYS walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques in the 60 acre Trentham our city in our people, dialect, Monkey Forest where there are no fences or cages between you and the monkeys – only forest pathways. unique culinary offerings, architecture, buildings, Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest city to Alton Towers, just a short half-hour drive away. Not only does Alton Towers have an museums, attractions and the amazing selection of thrill rides and family attractions, it is now ordinary, extraordinary and home to the world’s first ever CBeebies Land, bringing some of the spectacular. the most-loved children’s characters to Britain’s number one theme park. The 250th anniversary of the founding of the modern For a great night out visit the Cultural Quarter in the City Centre which comes alive in the evening, especially when there is a West circus by local Philip Astley; End Show, Glyndebourne Opera or TV comedian on at the Regent a fascinating programme of Theatre, Victoria Hall, or Mitchell Arts Centre. exhibitions and installations at our brilliant museums PRECIOUS The Staffordshire Hoard and attractions including PLACES Discover the fascinating Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia World War I commemoration exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery which sets activities at Middleport the Staffordshire Hoard in the context of everyday Anglo-Saxon life and death. As well as 200 pieces of the Hoard the exhibition Pottery; and Appetite’s includes objects the Anglo-Saxons used in their daily work, delivery of another and items they buried with their dead to provide for them in the scrumptious menu jam-packed afterlife. Guided tours and Hoard by torchlight tours are available with top-quality events, for groups. performances and activities throughout the year are just Discount Cards For more information about a few reasons why Stoke-on- Group travel organisers are also able to obtain these incentive schemes Trent is firmly rooted in the ‘10% Discount Cards’ for each member of telephone cultural map in 2018. their group. Valid for all purchases over £30, 01782 236084 the cards can be requested up to seven days before the date of visit. visitstoke.co.uk/groups

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T: 07900 267711 N E G E Stoke R the following dates: 2-3 June, COACH E: [email protected] PARKING Fenton 4-5 August, 15-16 September, City Centre Hinde Street, 0.3 mile Minimum Group Size: 10. on Highway 1-2 December 10.30am – Maximum Group Size: 50. 4.30pm. Special opening and Group Rate: Please telephone for groups by application to info@ details. etruriamuseum.org.uk or Advanced Booking Necessary: 07900267711 Yes. Minimum Recommended Visit Time: 2 hour. Coach Parking: On site.

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A C R T Y H E S L E H E R L A T I S S P T D L S L R PALL MALLA Regent A E I C D H To A500 E Theatre PICCADILL E T C I & M6 For use by coaches S D P L taking groups to and O ETRURIA VALE ROAD O FREE COACH from the Regent U The Dudson Museum is housed in an atmospheric, original T E PARKING Theatre and Victoria Hall H AR L U I Clough Street, Q C DROP-OFF AND S on Highway for N H ROADS CLOSED COLLECT ONL O I Grade II listed bottle oven. Stepping through the ‘oven door’ 20 coaches TO ALL TRAFFIC NO PARKING B F L I A E EET BAGNALL ST L ET N STR D E LBIO Town STR Coach route to A S you will experience the company’s heritage from 1800 H Hall T G R OU Piccadilly and CL Bethesda Street E E T Potteries T until the present day and discover the history of the oldest E Victoria Mitchell E Museum & R Hall Arts Centre T Art Gallery S L D B ID Y A E T IC WA surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. O T S E R N B H OH WARNER STREET E J Coach route S D from Piccadilly Library A Bus to Clough Street S T Station Police R Station E T E Hope Street, City Centre, Open: Mon to Fri E T E R T S N Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD 10.00am – 3.00pm. O LICHFIELD STREET N N Stoke A C AY Repertory Closed Bank Holidays. W Theatre T: 01782 285286 Cultural S 1.5 miles Stoke IE Quarter ER Fenton Boundary TT E: [email protected] Minimum Recommended PO & Longton Maximum Group Size: 40. Visit Time: 45 minutes.

T E Refreshments: Coffee shop E FREE COACH R Group Rate: On request. T PARKING BETHESDA STREET S Hinde Street, E serving hot and cold snacks. For use by coaches D on Highway for N 3 coaches taking groups to I Advanced Booking Necessary: and from the H Potteries Museum Coach Parking: Pick up DROP-OFF AND Yes. COLLECT ONL NO PARKING and set down point available. Contact: Alison Morgan. Cultural Quarter

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The Potteries Museum Emma Bridgewater Factory 24 23 and Art Gallery

Join us on a factory tour, decorate your own piece of pottery, or relax in our café. We’ve got a gorgeous factory shop and a lovely gift shop too.

Emma Bridgewater Factory, Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am – Lichfield Street, City Centre, 5.30pm, Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ (Pottery Cafe closes 1 hour T: 01782 201328 earlier). E: stokeshop@ Factory Tours: Mon to Fri emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk Advance booking required www. Minimum Number: 10. emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk. Maximum Group Size: 80. Minimum Recommended Visit Time: 2 hours. Group Rate: Admission to site is free. Charge applicable for Refreshments: Hot and cold factory tours and per decorated food and drinks, snacks and item in the Pottery Café. sandwiches, maximum Telephone for information capacity 80. about group packages. Coach Parking: Drop off and pick Discover our Staffordshire Hoard display and see our Advanced Booking Necessary: up outside. latest acquisition of Iron Age gold, the Leekfrith Torcs. Yes. The museum houses the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics and the Art Gallery has works by L.S. Lowry, Rodin and Picasso. emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk Bethesda Street, City Centre, Contact: Visitor Services Officer. Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am – T: 01782 232323 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am – 4.00pm The Wedgwood and Royal Doulton E: [email protected] For Christmas opening visit 16 Maximum Group Size: No limit the website. Outlet Store apart from guided tours: 15. Minimum Recommended Group Rate: Donations welcome. Visit Time: 1.5 hours. Afternoon Tea and a ‘behind the Refreshments: Tearoom offering scenes’ tour of the ceramics store light refreshments, maximum available for £25.00 per person. capacity 40. Advanced Booking Necessary: Coach Parking: Pick up and set Yes – essential via reception. down points outside on Bethesda Street. Coach parking on Hinde St and Clough Street.

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The Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store is the ideal shopping destination for groups. Shoppers will find all major brands including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Waterford and Royal Albert all under one roof. Exquisite tableware and beautiful crystal, all at unbelievably low prices. With reductions of up to 75% off retail prices and an abundance of great gift ideas, there is something to suit every budget. The superb location is approximately 15 minutes from junction 15 or 16 of the M6. Free coach parking and group organiser incentives.

Forge Lane, Etruria, Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am – Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NP 5.00pm, Sun & Bank Holidays T: 01782 284056 10.00am – 4.00pm. E: china.shop@fiskars.com Please telephone for Christmas opening times. Coach Parking: On site.

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visitstoke.co.uk/groups 7 THE POTTERIES William Edwards Ltd 13 William Edwards Ltd supplies fine bone china to the elite The North of the City – 5-star hotel and restaurant sector, showcasing the finest in Burslem and Tunstall 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 Street, Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am – Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, 4.00pm. Closed during factory ST6 3PF holidays, Bank holidays and T: 01782 838000 Christmas to New Year. E: [email protected] Coach Parking: Roadside.

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Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre 15

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.

Burleigh Pottery 11 Sandbach Road, Burslem, Contact: Visitor Centre. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQ Open: Mon to Sat 10.30am – T: 01782 820515 4.30pm. Closed Sundays. Open Enjoy a warm welcome to the Burleigh factory shop at E: heritagevisitorcentre bank holidays. Closed Christmas Middleport Pottery. Browse the world’s most extensive range @moorcroft.com to New Year – please contact for opening times. Visit www. of Burleigh’s iconic pottery, including exclusive ranges in Minimum Number: 20. moorcroft.com for full list of Maximum Group Size for best quality and factory seconds as well as discontinued and dates where Visitor Centre will be Guided Factory Tour: 50. special seasonal pieces. closed for Club events. Group Rate for Guided Factory Factory Tours: 11.00am and Tour: £6.50 per person. 1.00pm. Middleport Pottery, Refreshments: Café on site Advance booking for tours. Port Street, Burslem, serving refreshments, breakfasts Visit Time: 1 hour. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE and lunch. Coach Parking: Adjacent. T: 01782 525510 Coach Parking: On street. E: factoryshop@burgessandleigh. co.uk moorcroft.com Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. Denise O’Sullivan Ceramics 9

burleigh.co.uk Denise O’Sullivan Ceramic & Design studio, houses Denise’s collection of ceramics crafted from the finest materials, Made with LOVE in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Designing and making Moorland Pottery 8 distinctive ceramic forms decorated in Denise’s signature motifs, patterns and colours. Visit Denise in her studio where you can view her collections or commission a design direct. Moorland Pottery is renowned for their regionally themed mugs, coasters and tea pots and especially the popular ‘STOKIE WARE’. Moorland Pottery is located in the town of Burslem in an historic Victorian Pottery works which boasts the only double story muffle Bottle Kiln known to exist, which Albany Works, Lingard Street, Open: Please contact Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, the studio direct info@ was fully restored along with the Factory in 2015. ST6 1ED deniseosullivanceramics.com or T: 07834 923270 ring 078349 23270 72A Moorland Road, Burslem, Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am – E: info@deniseosullivanceramics. Coach Parking: Roadside. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1DY 3.45pm. com T: 01782 834631 Coach Parking: Roadside. E: [email protected]

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Churchill Factory Shop 1

Churchill’s Factory Shop is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s best kept secrets. Founded in 1795 and having built a reputation focusing on quality, innovation and design, these values are re-enforced by the superior range of product and licensed brands including Jamie Oliver, RHS, Alex Clark, Collier Campbell and also more recently Harlequin. With substantial Churchill China discounts on offer, be sure not to miss out!

Located on the Sandyford site in Tunstall, the shop offers a Royal Stafford 6 huge selection of dinnerware, housewares, mugs and gifts. There is ample public parking along with toilet and disabled facilities. Royal Stafford Factory Outlet offers a wide range of seconds and discontinued lines. Royal Stafford’s tableware No. 1 Marlborough Way, Tunstall, Contact: Tim Deakin patterns, including designer ranges make this a must for Stoke-on-Trent, Open: Sat and Sun 10.00am – bargain hunters. Also on site a Ceramic Café where you ST6 5NZ 4.00pm can create your own unique and colourful piece of tableware T: 01782 525203 Minimum Recommended or giftware. E: factory.shop@ Visit Time: 30 minutes churchill1795.com to 1 hour. Wedgwood Place, Burslem, Advanced Booking Necessary: Maximum Group Size: 70. Coach Parking: On site. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ED Studio only. Advanced Booking Necessary: T: 01782 525419 Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am – Yes, for Coach Groups. E: [email protected] 5.00pm. Closed Sundays and Maximum Group Size: 50. some Bank Holidays. Contact: Shop Assistant. Refreshments: Light refreshments, hot and cold drinks. churchillchina.biz Coach Parking: On Nile St nearby. royalstafford.co.uk Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh) 12

Dudson Factory Outlet 14

The name of Dudson has been associated with quality tableware for more than a hundred years. At the Dudson Factory Outlet this professional product made to the demanding standards of the hospitality industry is available to everyone over the counter. 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, ST6 2BA 9.00am – 5.00pm, T: 01782 821075 Sat 10.00am – 4.00pm. E: [email protected] Closed some Bank Holidays. Contact for further details. Coach Parking: On site. An award-winning visitor destination in Stoke-on-Trent, dudson.com Middleport Pottery’s factory tours offer a unique opportunity to experience traditional handcraft methods unchanged since the 1880s. Other attractions include a fully restored 7 steam engine, Burleigh factory shop, canal-side café, Barewall Gallery Victorian Offices and Grade II listed bottle kiln.

Art gallery based in Burslem specialising in nationally known Potteries artists and studio ceramicists. With a Port Street, Burslem, Admission: Heritage Areas: £5.50, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE Concessions £4.00. regular events programme in our converted studio and a T: 01782 499766 Factory Tours: (Must be cafe next-door enjoy a warm Potteries welcome from our E: [email protected] pre-booked) Adults - £9.50, knowledgeable staff who are happy to answer any questions. Open: Visitor Centre: Mon to Sun: Concessions £8.00. Under 8s not We also stock unique Potteries souvenirs, gifts and cards. 10.00am – 4.00pm. permitted on factory tours. Factory Tours: Mon to Thurs 11am Coach Parking: Coach Parking: 2 – 4 Market Place, Burslem, Open: Tues to Fri 10.00am – & .45pm. Friday 10.30am (arrive Designated coach bay by main Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4AT 5.00pm, Sat 10.00am – 4.30pm. 10 mins before). entrance. T: 01782 258843 Sun and Mon by appointment Minimum Recommended E: [email protected] only. Visit Time: 2 hours Refreshments: Café on site. barewall.co.uk middleportpottery.org

visitstoke.co.uk/groups 9 THE POTTERIES Gladstone Pottery Museum 31 The South of the City – Longton and Stoke

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A34 & Stoke M6 J15 South The New English design and make edgy and contemporary high-quality fine bone china products, from mugs, cups & saucers to plates and wall art (huge installations of art on plates). We also do bespoke /custom-made work for private individuals and businesses. Everything is made in Stoke! Located in a former car garage our Gallery Space and Shop is open for you.

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With the five Great British brands of Portmeirion, Spode, With the five Great British brands of Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, Wax Lyrical, and Pimpernel in one store, a Royal Worcester, Wax Lyrical, and Pimpernel in one store, a visit to one of Portmeirion’s shops is a must! Portmeirion’s visit to one of Portmeirion’s shops is a must! Portmeirion’s factory shops are the ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for factory shops are the ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for loved ones and everything you need for the dinner table. With loved ones and everything you need for the dinner table. With 30% off the retail price and great offers throughout the year, 30% off the retail price and great offers throughout the year, the discerning shopper will be delighted with what’s in store. the discerning shopper will be delighted with what’s in store.

London Road, Stoke, Advanced Booking Unit 1 – 2 Phoenix Works, 500 Advanced Booking Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ Necessary: No. King Street, Longton, Necessary: No. T: 01782 743649/411756 Contact: Amanda Bennett. Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ Contact: Natisha Cooke. E: stokeshop@ Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am – T: 01782 326661 Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am – portmeiriongroup.com 5.15pm, Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. E: longtonshop@ 5.15pm, Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. For Christmas and Bank Holiday portmeiriongroup.com Please telephone for Christmas openings please telephone. & Bank Holiday openings. Coach Parking: On site. Coach Parking: On site.

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Portmeirion, Trentham 33 LoveClay 29

The ‘LoveClay’ ceramics centre located at the new Valentine Clays HQ in Fenton is a new visitor experience that promotes the importance of clay to the ceramics industry and Stoke-on- Trent. The new facility in the heart of the potteries comprises of a contemporary gallery, exhibition space, workshops and events.

Valentine Clays, Valentine Way, Open: : Mon to Fri 9.00am – Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2FJ 5.00pm. Closed on: 7 May, 28 May, T: 01782 271200 27 – 31 Aug, 24 Dec 2018 – 1 Jan E: [email protected] 2019. With the five Great British brands of Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Group rate: Free admission, Worcester, Wax Lyrical, and Pimpernel in one store, a visit to contact for details of special events. one of Portmeirion’s shops is a must! Portmeirion’s factory Coach Parking: Free on site, but shops are the ideal place to buy wonderful gifts for loved please contact in advance ones and everything you need for the dinner table. With 30% loveclay.co.uk off the retail price and great offers throughout the year, the discerning shopper will be delighted with what’s in store.

Unit 230 Trentham Shopping Contact: Barbara Hobson. Village, Trentham Estate, Open: 10.00am – 5.30pm Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX Mon to Sun all year. T: 01782 657828/743418 Closed Christmas Day. E: trenthamshop@ Coach Parking: On site. portmeiriongroup.com Advanced Booking Necessary: No.

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visitstoke.co.uk/groups 11 World of Wedgwood 36 Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre 26

Visit England Gold Accolade accredited, World of Wedgwood A fascinating exhibition at Josiah Spode’s former pottery, the is the ultimate destination to experience the Wedgwood birthplace of Bone China. Learn about the history of the factory; Brand. Our aim is to bring the heritage and craftsmanship see fine ceramics and archival films; watch demonstrations of of Wedgwood to our visitors in a genuinely inspiring, hand-painting, transfer-printing and raised-paste gilding; visit sophisticated and elegant way. the famous Blue Room Collection; explore our new expanded retail area and relax in the Blue Willow tearoom. See website Visit World of Wedgwood to discover new perspectives, for updates. broaden horizons, and deepen your understanding of the world and its heritage and culture. Elenora Street, Stoke, Open: Weds to Sun and Bank Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQ Holidays 10.30am – 4.00pm. T: 01782 411421 Mon to Tue pre booked groups Discover the story of Josiah Wedgwood and his lasting E: [email protected] welcome. influence on industry in our award-winning Museum, then Advanced booking necessary: Yes. Group rate: Free, but small charge take a Factory Tour to see all aspects of our production Coach Parking: Set down point for guided tours of the factory site processes and techniques. opposite gate. and Blue Room. Please email for details.

Try your hand at the potter’s wheel in the Master Craft Studio or create your own piece of Wedgwood bone china tableware spodeworks.org in the Decorating Studio. Dunoon Factory Shop 35 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 Visit our factory shop at 50 High Street, Stone, where you canteen inspired Dining Hall, delicious dishes served with a can purchase selected ‘second’ quality mugs in many of our contemporary twist. favourite designs at reduced prices.

Discover cutting-edge designs and buy from the very latest 50 High Street, Stone, E: [email protected] ranges in our Flagship Store. Our Factory Outlet offers Staffordshire, ST15 8AU Open: Mon to Sat ever-changing ranges at highly discounted prices, with up T: 01785 818300 9.00am - 5.00pm. to 70% off.

Open 7 days a week with free coach parking. Discounted dunoonmugs.co.uk admission rates and menus available for groups.

Keep up to date with news and events on the World of Wedgwood website and social media channels.

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke- Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am – on-Trent, ST12 9ER (between J14 & 5.00pm. Please check website J15 of the M6). for exceptions. T: 01782 282986 Factory Tours: Available E: [email protected] Monday to Friday. Minimum Number: 12 Refreshments: Dining Hall Group Rate: Discovery Experience and Tea Conservatory. (Factory Tour & Museum) £5 per Minimum recommended person. Visit Time: 4 hours. Advanced Booking Necessary: Coach Parking: On site. Yes. Free of charge.

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12 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments Shopping and Markets SHOPPING The Trentham Estate Shopping Village 32 AND MARKETS As well as fantastic factory shopping, Stoke-on-Trent has plenty more to offer for shopaholics with great discount shopping at Freeport Talke, brilliant High Street shopping at intu Potteries, and a fine array of specialist shopping at The Trentham Estate Shopping Village.

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Treat yourself at Trentham with 64 shops, 19 cafes and restaurants and a massive garden centre all set in a charming timber lodge village. With art and ceramics, outdoor, craft, hobby, fashion, accessories, home and lifestyle, food, health and beauty, gifts and collectables – there are shops and eateries to suit every taste and budget. Stone Road, Trentham, Open: Jan to Mar Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG 10.00am – 5.00pm everyday. T: 01782 646646 Apr to Dec 10.00am – 5.30pm E: [email protected] everyday, except Christmas Day (opening times can vary). Advanced Booking intu Potteries in in the heart of Stoke on Trent. You can spend Necessary: No. Coach Parking: FREE on site. a whole day swanning around our 94 stores including big Driver Incentive: brands H&M and Primark, dining in one of our seven delicious £5 refreshment voucher. restaurants including Chiquito and Nando’s and even catching a movie in our nine screen cinema, Cineworld. trentham.co.uk

intu Potteries, City Centre, Open: : Every day except Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1PP Christmas Day & Easter Sunday. T: 01782 289822 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9.00am E: potteries.information - 6.00pm, Thu 9.00am – 8.00pm, Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm, Bank @intu.co.uk Holiday 10.00am – 5.00pm. Cinema & Restaurants open later. Coach Parking: Coach parking on Hinde Street and Clough Street.

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Trentham Estate Shopping Village Markets Freeport Talke All the markets are general markets, selling food, clothing and household goods. Discover over 40 famous name stores including M&S Outlet, Tunstall: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor). Newcastle: Mon, Weds, Fri, Gap Outlet, Thorntons, Nike and Denby, all offering up to 60% City Centre: Mon to Sat (indoor), Sat (general), Tues & Thurs off every day. Plus, with eateries such as Costa Coffee and Weds, Fri, Sat (outdoor). (antiques, collectables, Burger King, you can sit back and relax after a hard Stoke: Weds, Fri, Sat memorabilia). Farmers market days shopping. (indoor and outdoor). 3rd Friday of every month. Fenton: Thurs (outdoor). Leek: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor), Talke Retail Park, Pit Lane, Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am Wed (outdoor), Sat (antiques), Longton: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor). Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1XD – 6.00pm (Thurs open until Fine Food Market 3rd Saturday T: 01782 774113 8.00pm), Sun 11.00am – 5.00pm, of every month. Artisan goods & E: [email protected] Bank Holidays 10.00am – 6.00pm. local produce market 1st Sunday Coach Parking: On site. of every month.

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visitstoke.co.uk/groups 13 GARDENS AND HISTORIC HOUSES Stoke-on-Trent has some fantastic garden attractions, including the most exciting day out in the country at the Trentham Estate. At Trentham there is something for everyone – formal gardens and fountains, wild and colourful prairies, show gardens, woodland and lakeside walks, art and sculpture trails and Britain’s first 2 mile barefoot walk, great for your feet, health and general well being.

Discover the world at Biddulph Grange Garden. This unique Victorian garden consists of smaller hidden interlinking gardens including an Italian terrace, Chinese garden, Egyptian pyramid, dahlia walk, and a Scottish glen. Energetic displays of rhododendrons and azalea’s burst into life in late spring. Rode Hall also has sensational seasonal displays with its snowdrop walks in February, and stunning rhododendrons and azaleas in May. The city is also home to Ford Green Hall, a 17th century manor house with richly furnished rooms and a herb garden. Trentham Gardens

Rode Hall & Gardens 3 Biddulph Grange Garden 2

An 18th century house set in a Repton landscape containing Amazing Victorian garden and Geological Gallery created fine furniture and porcelain. The garden is renowned for by James Bateman as an extension of his beliefs, scientific snowdrops in February followed by rhododendrons, bluebells interests and collection of plants. Visit the Italian terrace, and azaleas in May. Beautiful 2 acre walled kitchen garden. Chinese inspired garden, dahlia walk and the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain brought from China by the great plant Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Holiday Mondays. Gardens open hunter Robert Fortune. Cheshire, ST7 3QP 11.00am – 5.00pm Hall open Grange Road, Biddulph, T: 01270 873237 12.00pm – 4.00pm. Bluebell Open: 12 Mar to 28 Oct 10.00am Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7SD E: [email protected] walks: 28 Apr – 7 May daily. – 5.30pm, 29 Oct – 4 Nov 10.00am T: 01782 517999 – 4.30pm, 5 Nov – 24 Dec 10.00am Admission: House & Garden Snowdrop walks available during E: biddulphgrange@nationaltrust. – 3.30pm. Closed Christmas Day Adults £8.00, Children under 16 February. org.uk & Boxing Day. £2, Concessions £7.00. Refreshments: A selection of Refreshments: Tearoom, open as Garden only Adults £5.00, homemade cakes, cream teas Minimum Number: 15. garden. Children under 16 £2, and hot and cold drinks are Maximum Group Size: 52. under 5’s free. available from the tea room. Group Rate: Adult £8.20. Minimum Recommended Visit Time: 2 hours. Open: 04 Apr – 26 Sep: House & Minimum Recommended Advanced Booking Necessary: Yes. Coach Parking: On site. Gardens open Weds and Bank Visit Time: 1 hour. Coach Parking: On site.

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With parkland originally designed by Capability Brown and The new look gardens have now matured into some of the finest gardens laid out by Sir Charles Barry, this former estate of in Britain, achieving a Gold accolade as part of VisitEngland’s the Dukes of Sutherland, became a playground of the people in Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme in 2017. Whether your group the early 20th century. The contemporary revival of the Italian is looking for a garden with peace and quiet, or fun and action Gardens was led by renowned designer Tom Stuart-Smith, who with its adventure playground, barefoot walk, maze, fairy trail, along with the Trentham team revitalised the 10-acre Victorian miniature train and lake cruises, bring them to Trentham to garden ten years ago. Piet Oudolf’s Rivers of Grass and Floral enjoy quality time in the great outdoors, all year round. Labyrinth schemes and Nigel Dunnett’s meadow plantings add further contemporary inspiration to garden visitors.

Stone Road, Trentham, Group Rate: Summer (26 Mar – 4 Open: Every day except Christmas Minimum Recommended Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG November) £9.00 (12+). Access Day. See www.trentham.co.uk or Visit Time: Half day. T: 01782 646646 to Trentham Shopping Village is call 01782 645215, as seasonal Coach Parking: FREE on site. E: [email protected] FREE. variations apply. Driver Incentive: Minimum Number: 12. Refreshments: Italian Garden Free admission and £5 Tearoom & Lakeside Café within refreshment voucher for Trentham Gardens. See Meal Stops drivers bringing groups of for Trentham Shopping Village. 12+ to Trentham Gardens. trentham.co.uk

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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, Advanced Booking Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NG Necessary: Yes. T: 01782 537696 Open: Open all year round – E: fordgreenhall.museum closed for Christmas. @gmail.com Refreshments: Small tearoom Minimum Number: Contact serving light refreshments. the Hall. Minimum Recommended Group Rate: Please call for Visit Time: 1 hour. details. Coach Parking: Adjacent.

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visitstoke.co.uk/groups 15 LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, and Trentham Shopping Village – this is a destination with something to please every group. For an uplifting experience visit Trentham Gardens with its vast perennial plantings providing breathtaking vistas that change throughout the seasons. This stunning contemporary revival of an historic garden has made it amongst the very best in the UK. Encompassing 725 acres, take a stroll around the Estate with its mile long lake, through the woodlands and parklands and search for fairies along the way. 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, take a trip on the catamaran or miniature train. Experience distinctively different shopping at Trentham Shopping Village, Stone Road, Trentham, Refreshments: A variety with 77 timber lodges housing over 64 shops, 19 cafes Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG of food and drink outlets, and restaurants and the massively impressive Trentham see Meal Stops. T: 01782 646646 Garden Centre. E: [email protected] Minimum Recommended Minimum Group Size: 12 Visit Time: Varies per attraction, Get up close and personal with 140 free-roaming Barbary see separate entries. Group Rate: Varies per attraction, macaques at Trentham Monkey Forest. You can even stay see separate entries. Coach Parking: FREE on-site. over at the on-site Premier Inn! Open: Varies per attraction, Check out our fun-packed events see separate entries. programme and latest information at www.trentham.co.uk

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Trentham Monkey Forest 34 Dimensions Leisure Centre 4

From an amazing splash pool with water rapids, hot spas, fountains and a 65m dragon slide to swimming lessons and multiple 3G football pitches, Dimensions has something for everyone. Relax and enjoy a Costa Coffee in the pool side café or explore the 25ft high play tower.

Scotia Road, Burslem, Open: Please call for details. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ET Refreshments: A licensed café T: 01782 233500 bar serving hot and cold snacks. E: [email protected] Coach Parking: On site.

stoke.gov.uk/dimensions Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques. The monkeys live in freedom within a beautiful Staffordshire woodland, with no cages or bars. Visitors can walk the ¾ of a mile woodland path and see the monkeys living as they would Fenton Manor Sports Complex 28 in the wild. Fenton Manor hosts a range of regional, national and international events. Open seven days a week, it offers a wide Trentham Monkey Forest, Stone Contact: Joy. variety of exciting activities in its pools, sports arenas, gyms Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Coach Parking: On site. and health spas. The café bar serves Costa Coffee and a ST4 8AY Open: : Every day until 4 range of food/snacks. T: 01782 659845 November 2018. Please check E: [email protected] website for 2019 opening dates. Minimum Number: 20. Refreshments: Banana café City Road, Fenton, Open: Please call for details. Group Rate: Adults £7.50, offering home cooked food. Picnic Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR Refreshments: Riptide café / bar Child (3-14) £5.50 (2018 prices, area. T: 01782 233222 serving hot and cold snacks subject to change). Minimum Recommended Visit E: [email protected] Coach Parking: On site. Advanced Booking Necessary: No. Time: 2 hours.

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16 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments Leisure and Entertainment

Apedale Valley Light Railway 19 Peak Wildlife Park 10

StoneAll groups Road, willTrentham, enjoy aStoke-on- visit to ApedaleOpen: Varies Valley per Light attraction, Railway. see Peak Wildlife Park is a truly unique attraction allowing trentham.co.ukTrent,Using ST4our 8JG historic steam and dieselseparate locomotives, entries. train visitors to come face to face with some of the world’s most Telephone:journeys are 01782 a 15 646646 minute round tripRefreshments: beside Apedale A variety Country of food endangered animals, with year round opening as well as Email: enquiry@trentham. and drink outlets, see Meal Stops. Park. We have special events throughout the season to appeal indoor and outdoor play facilities, the park is the perfect co.ukto all interesttrentham.co.uk groups. Minimum Recommended Visit Minimum Group Size: Varies per Time: Varies per attraction, see family day out whatever the weather. attraction, see separate entries. separate entries. GroupLoomer Rate: Road, Varies Chesterton, per attraction, GroupCoach Rate:Parking: Please FREE telephone on-site for seeNewcastle-under-Lyme, separate entries. group rates. Staffordshire, ST5 7LB Open: 31 Mar to 28 Oct 2018, Winkhill, Leek, Staffordshire, Open: Daily 10.00am till 6.00pm. every Saturday and Bank Holiday T: 0845 094 1953 ST13 7QR Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Monday. Some Sundays in April, Day and New Year’s Day. E: [email protected] T: 01538 308880 September & October, every E: [email protected] Group Rate: Please see website Sunday May to August. Santa for up to date information. specials in December. Coach Parking: On site. Coach Parking: On site.

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Alton Towers Mitchell Arts Centre

StoneThere’s Road, something Trentham, for Stoke-on- all thrillseekersOpen: Varies and families,per attraction, with see tons Broad Street, City Centre, Stoke- Tickets: Please see website for on-Trent, ST1 4HG performance/show dates and prices. trentham.co.ukTrent,of terrific ST4 8JG rides, blockbusting attractions,separate entries. amazing live shows, Telephone:and weird and01782 wonderful 646646 costumeRefreshments: characters. A variety of food T: 01782 409307 Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am – Email: enquiry@trentham. and drink outlets, see Meal Stops. E: [email protected] 5.00pm and performance times co.ukAlton, trentham.co.ukStaffordshire, ST10 4DB MinimumOpen: Alton Recommended Towers is open Visit from on weekends. MinimumT: 0871 222 Group 3330 Size: Varies per Time:17 March Varies – 4 perNovember attraction, 2018. see attraction, see separate entries. separatePlease see entries. www.altontowers. Group Rate: Please telephone for mitchellartscentre.co.uk Group Rate: Varies per attraction, Coachcom for Parking: times as FREE they varyon-site rates. see separate entries. throughout the year. Minimum Recommended Coach Parking: On site. Visit Time: All day. New Vic Theatre 20 altontowers.com 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 Appetite 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 theatre café. Appetite serves up spectacular events across Stoke-on-Trent with a unique annual programme not to be missed. This Newcastle-under-Lyme, Box Office Open: includes: The Big Feast (24-25 Aug), an outdoor arts festival Staffordshire, ST5 0JG 10.00am – 6.00pm. bringing world-class artists and performances to Stoke-on- Box Office: 01782 717962 Refreshments: Trent; an annual showcase event featuring one of the world’s E: [email protected] Restaurant and bar areas. Coach Parking: Yes, finest large-scale outdoor shows; Roundabout (18-21 Oct) Minimum Number: 10. pre-booking essential. by Paines Plough, the world’s first pop-up, plug-and-play theatre, plus much more throughout the year. newvictheatre.org.uk

Visit appetitestoke.co.uk to find out more. T: 01782 381373 Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall 22 E: [email protected] appetitestoke.co.uk 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 your group to enjoy!

Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Box Office Open: Stoke-on-Trent. Mon to Sat 10.00am – 6.00pm. Group Hotline: 0333 0095 383 Refreshments: Bar areas. E: groupsales@theambassadors. Coach Parking: Pick up and set com down points in Piccadilly. Coach Minimum Number: 10. Parking on Hinde Street and Clough Street.

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visitstoke.co.uk/groups 17 ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL STOPS BEST WESTERN PLUS Stoke-on-Trent Moat House Group accommodation in and around Stoke-on-Trent:

Best Western Plus Manor House Hotel Audley Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2QQ. Tel: 01270 884000 Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House Etruria Hall, Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ. Tel: 01782 609988 Best Western Stoke East Hotel Lysander Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7WA Tel: 01782 388799 Borough Arms Hotel, A modern hotel offering excellent facilities and a unique and contemporary style décor throughout. Full leisure club, spa Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1HX and beauty, large restaurant, comfortable bar and lounge. Tel: 01782 629421 Situated on Festival Park and near to Alton Towers. Express by Holiday inn Free Wi-Fi. Free Porterage. Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG Tel: 0871 902 1629 Etruria Hall, Festival Way, Minimum Number: 9 rooms. George Hotel Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Group Rate: From £20 pppn B&B; Swan Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AE ST1 5BQ £25 pppn DBB. Tel: 01782 577544 Bedrooms: 19T 20D Contact: Reservations. 108T/D/F 147PBS. Coach Parking: Free on site. Great National Hotel T: 01782 609988 Clayton Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 4AF E: [email protected] Tel: 01782 613093 Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6 J15 Clayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4DL bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk Tel: 0871 942 9077 Keele Management Centre Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG Tel: 01782 732020 North Stafford Hotel Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2AE Tel: 0871 222 0097 Premier Inn Stoke-on-Trent Etruria Road, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NH Tel: 0871 527 9476 Premier Inn Trentham Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG Tel: 0871 527 9050 Quality Hotel 66 Trinity Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NB Tel: 01782 202361 Tollgate Hotel Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3BS Tel: 01782 313029 Travelodge Stoke-on-Trent Trentham Hotel 206 Longton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8BU Tel: 0871 559 1848 Travelodge Stoke Talke Newcastle Road, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1UP Tel: 0871 984 6106 Travelodge Newcastle-under-Lyme Central Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RS Tel: 0871 984 6446 Upper House Hotel The Green, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9AE. Tel: 01782 373790

World of Wedgwood Dining Hall

18 T – Twin, D – Double, S – Single, F– Family, PBS – With private bath or shower. Car park Coach park Accommodation and Meal Stops

The Potteries Museum & 23 World of Wedgwood Dining 36 Art Gallery Café

A wide selection of hot and cold food and beverages, including ‘Staffordshire Oatcakes’.

Bethesda Street, City Centre, Maximum Capacity: 40 Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am – T: 01782 232323 4.30pm, Sun 11.00am – 3.30pm. E: [email protected]

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31 Visitors to World of Wedgwood can relax and indulge with Gladstone Pottery Museum Café friends and family with dining experiences for every occasion.

Pre-booked hot and cold food, including buffets. Visit the Wedgwood Tea Conservatory and select from the Anytime Savouries menu, take Afternoon Tea or simply relax Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Maximum Capacity: 54. with a pot of Wedgwood tea. Enjoy brunch and lunch in The Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ Advanced Booking Dining Hall and choose from traditional dishes using locally T: 01782 237777 Necessary: Yes. sourced Staffordshire produce. Group incentives and bespoke E: [email protected] Coach Parking: On site. menus available.

Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Open: 7 days. Tea Conservatory stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm ST12 9ER 10am – 5pm. T: 01782 282986 Dining Hall 9.30am – 5pm E: bookings@ Meals Offered: Elegant English intu Potteries 18 worldofwedgwood.com afternoon tea, breakfast, lunch Maximum Group Capacity: and Sunday roast Dining at intu Potteries comprises seven restaurants; Tea Conservatory 80, Dining Hall Coach Parking: Free on site. 50. Booking essential. Nando’s, Pizza Express, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Bon Pan Asian, Chiquito and Coast to Coast. intu Potteries, City Centre, Stoke- E: potteries.information@intu. worldofwedgwood.com on-Trent, ST1 1PP co.uk T: 01782 289822 Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am to The Trentham Estate Meal Stop 32 11.00pm, Sun 9.00am to 10.30pm. intupotteries.co.uk/potteries

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Middleport Pottery’s traditional café serves good quality, wholesome food, and local specialities such as oatcakes.

Port Street, Burslem, Maximum Capacity: Groups more Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE than 10 please pre-book T: 01782 957181 Open: Monday to Saturday, 9am E: middleportcafe@totally- to 4pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm delicious.co.uk (food is served until 3pm)

Just 5 minutes from J15 M6, Trentham Shopping Village is the www.middleportpottery.org ideal stop with 64 shops and 19 eateries, there’s something to suit every taste, from gourmet pies to Mediterranean Emma Bridgewater Café 24 brasserie! Most have alfresco tables too, with covers ranging from 30-300 with a choice of table, buffet or informal service.

Serving fresh, simple and tasty food the cosy cafe is a lovely place to relax over a delicious, home cooked lunch or Stone Road, Trentham, Maximum Capacity: 300. afternoon tea. Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG Open: Jan to Mar 10.00am – T: 01782 646646 5.00pm, Apr to Dec 10.00am – Lichfield Street, City Centre, Maximum Capacity: Please E: [email protected] 5.30pm (opening times can vary). Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ contact 01782 201328 in advance Meals Offered: 18 restaurants Coach Parking: T: 01782 201328 to discuss your requirements. and cafes on site. £5 refreshment FREE on site. E: stokeshop@emmabridgewater. Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am to voucher for all coach drivers. co.uk 5.30pm, Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm. emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk trentham.co.uk

Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk/groups 19 Biddulph Grange Garden Visit Biddulph Grange Garden to discover garden rooms and hidden surprises.

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20 SUPPORT SERVICES

Stoke-on-Trent Tourism is pleased to offer a range of support services to help you when planning your group visit to the City, be it for a day, short stay or longer.

Contact details Stoke-on-Trent based Coach For further information please contact: and Tour Operators Tim Sharman, Stoke-on-Trent Tourism, The operators listed below offer a Factory Holidays Stoke-on-Trent City Council, wide range of transport arrangements Factory Tours are not available Hanley Town Hall, Albion Street, and can also help you with route and during factory holidays. The dates Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, ST1 1XP. itinerary planning. here are inclusive and show T: 01782 236084 Bennetts Travel - factory holidays for 2018. Most E: [email protected] factory shops remain open but visitstoke.co.uk/groups bennettstravelcranberryltd.co.uk T: 01782 791468 we advise you to check before you Challinor Travel - challinorcoaches.com travel. The Visitor Centres are Coach Drivers Maps open throughout the year except T: 01782 772091 Series of maps highlighting coach Christmas week and New Year’s Copelands Tours - copelandstours.co.uk parking, factory shops and attractions Day. in the individual towns. If you require T: 01782 334466 more copies please call 01782 236084. Hollinsheads Coaches - May Day – Monday 7 May 2018 hollinsheadcoaches.com T: 01782 512209 Spring bank holiday – Monday 28th Pauls Coaches - www.paulscoaches- Promotional Print May 2018 Supplies of consumer print, general stokeontrent.co.uk Annual – Thursday 21 June, Friday T: 01782 513666 visitor maps etc, for distribution to 22 June. Working weeks of 25 June Scraggs Coaches - scraggs.co.uk members of booked groups. and 2 July. T: 01782 334466 Late Summer Familiarisation Visits – Thursday 23 August, Friday 24 August and Come and see everything that working week of 27 August. Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area Tourist Guides Christmas 2018 – From Saturday 22 has to offer group visitors at a 3XP Tours offer luxury personalised tours December 2018 until Wednesday 2 time and date convenient to you. Let us for small groups in Stoke-on-Trent and January 2019. know what your group are interested in. Staffordshire. For further information We will then do a personalised itinerary, visit www.3xptours.co.uk, email liaise with the relevant attractions who [email protected], or telephone will show you around, and give you all the 07814097197. contacts and information required to ensure that your future group visit For a list of blue badge and green badge is a success. Contact the Groups Desk guides, please telephone 01782 236084. on 01782 236084/232817 with an idea of dates when you would like to do your Drive times to Stoke-on-Trent familiarisation visit and we will organise everything for you from there. Town Miles Drive-time Town Miles Drive-time Birmingham 45 47 mins Manchester 44 1 hr 2 mins Itinerary Planning Brighton 217 3 hrs 43 mins Newcastle For suggestions and ideas for itineraries/ Bristol 126 2 hrs 17 mins -upon-Tyne 192 3 hrs 27 mins packages telephone 01782 236084. Cardiff 145 2 hrs 44 mins Northampton 95 1 hr 43 mins Web Site Derby 35 47 mins Norwich 199 3 hrs 50 mins Log on to visitstoke.co.uk/groups for Edinburgh 250 4 hrs 31 mins Nottingham 53 1 hr 22 mins more information on The Potteries, Hull 127 2 hrs 25 mins Oxford 116 2 hrs 3 mins Stoke-on-Trent. Leeds 91 1 hr 41 mins Peterborough 100 2 hrs 17 mins Leicester 66 1 hr 23 mins Sheffield 53 1 hr 22 mins Liverpool 56 1 hr 4 mins Southampton 183 3 hrs 23 mins London 159 3 hrs 5 mins York 119 2 hrs 17 mins

Distances and drive-times courtesy of AA Route Planner. Drive times may be longer for coaches but these give a general indication of journey times.

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