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WELCOME TO OUR CREATIVE CITY Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city affectionately known as The Potteries. We are a creative city that makes things. We Manchester Stoke-on-Trent make art from dirt. We are a place where Birmingham art, technology and commerce come London together through craftsmanship. We are the World Capital of Ceramics. Contents

Discover Stoke-on-Trent’s remarkable The Potteries 4 story in our award-winning museums and & Heritage Attractions visitor centres, and shop ‘til you drop with Shopping 10 our pottery factory shops. Family Fun 16 We are a city that loves to have fun! We Attractions Festivals, Events 20 have some fantastic family fun attractions & Entertainment including the Trentham Estate with its Accommodation 24 Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, and Eating & Drinking 25 Something for everyone Monkey Forest. We are also the closest Award-winning gardens, scenic Capability Brown lake, inspiring shopping city to Alton Towers! village, giant dandelions, fun-packed events, adventure playground, boat and train, magical fairies, barefoot walk, maze, free-roaming monkeys, treetop adventures, fabulous fountains, massive garden centre, nature For information on things to do, trails, eighteen cafés and restaurants, on-site hotel and woodland walks. SPECIAL what to see, events and special offers OFFERS There’s fun for all at Trentham. visit our website visitstoke.co.uk

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THE POTTERIES & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS

The story of Stoke-on-Trent’s history and heritage is brilliantly told through our fantastic heritage attractions. Factory tours, outstanding visitor centres and museums, and the chance to try your hand at the Burleigh Pottery potter’s wheel mean you’ll have an entertaining insight into the Stoke-on-Trent is history and tradition, and the the World Capital of modern day industry of a Ceramics. The city time-honoured craft. 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 commerce. Gladstone Pottery Museum

4 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 30 World of Wedgwood

World of Wedgwood, VisitEngland Relax and enjoy a contemporary Gold Accolade attraction in English afternoon tea in the Stoke-on-Trent, is the ultimate Wedgwood Tea Room; an elegant destination to experience the iconic and memorable experience perfect brand and 260 years of history for special occasions. Or choose and craftsmanship. Featuring the from our breakfast and lunch menus UNESCO recognised V&A museum in The Dining Hall, celebrating collection, Wedgwood factory tour, locally sourced products and contemporary tea room, restaurant; traditional British dishes. pot throwing, pottery painting and ceramic design in the creative Discover cutting-edge designs studios and the Wedgwood store, and the latest collections in the Factory Outlet and Gift Shop. Wedgwood Store. Visit the Factory Outlet with wide range of tableware World of Wedgwood is an and gifts with up to 70% off and the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, to Gift Shop for a souvenir of your visit. shop, eat and explore… Visit our creative studios where you Explore one of the finest collections can create your own keepsake or of ceramics in the world and make a unique gift. Try your hand trace 260 years of creation and at throwing a pot on the potter’s innovation in the museum. Then wheel, design your own piece of take a Factory tour to see all aspects Wedgwood or have a go at pottery of our production processes and painting. techniques. Discover the skill, talent and knowledge of our artisans that Open seven days a week, free goes into every product. parking. Visit our website or Facebook page for details of events, including our monthly Artisan Market.

Wedgwood Drive, available Mon to Fri. See Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, website for details. ST12 9ER Admission: Discovery (between J14 and J15 Experience (Factory Tour of the M6) & Museum) Adults £10, T: 01782 282986 Concession £8, Children E: bookings@ up to 12 admitted free. worldofwedgwood.com Free admission to the Open: Mon to Sun 10am Wedgwood Museum – 5pm. Factory Tour worldofwedgwood.com #visitwedgwood

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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, Sunday and Bank Holiday Newcastle-under-Lyme, Monday. Santa specials in Staffordshire, ST5 7LB December.” T: 0845 094 1953 Admission: Adult £3.00, 4, 4A E: [email protected] Child £1.50, Family £7.00. Open: 6 April to 27 October 2019, every Saturday,

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14 Churnet Valley Railway

The Churnet Valley Railway is promoting a revamped operation for 2019, offering a greater number of trips through Staffordshire’s hidden valley. Additional dining services and themed events are planned to entice visitors of all ages to come and discover this delightful 10-mile heritage railway.

Kingsley & Froghall Open: Please visit the Station, Froghall Road, website for event and train Staffordshire, ST10 2HA timetable information T: 01538 750755 Admission: Please visit E: enquiries@ website for up-to-date ticket churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk information

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12 Dudson Museum

Situated just a mile from the Dudson Factory Outlet, The Dudson Museum is housed in an atmospheric, original Grade II listed bottle oven. Stepping through the ‘oven door’ you will experience the company’s heritage from 1800 until the present day and discover the history of the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. The diverse and extensive collection of Dudson pottery is displayed on two floors. Souvenirs are available and there is a café on site.

Hope Street, City Centre, Open: Mon to Fri Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD 10.00am - 3.00pm. T: 01782 285286 Closed Bank Holidays and E: dudsonmuseum some factory holidays. @vast.org.uk Admission: Free dudson.com

6 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 19 Emma Bridgewater Factory

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

Emma Bridgewater Factory, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. Lichfield Street, Hanley, Factory Tours: Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ Monday to Friday. Advance booking required www. T: 01782 201328 emmabridgewaterfactory. E: stokeshop@ co.uk emmabridgewater.co.uk Admission: Factory Tours 6, 6A Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am - £2.50 redeemable against 5.30pm, shop purchases over £12.95. emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk

4 Ford Green Hall

Step back in time and visit a unique 17th century timber framed farmhouse. Home of the Ford family for over 200 years. Available for educational school visits and wedding venue. Events held throughout the year. Please see website for full details.

Ford Green Road, Open: Sunday to Thursday Smallthorne, 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Last Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NG admission 3.30pm. Open T: 01782 537696 at other times by request – E: fordgreenhall.museum@ pre-booking essential. gmail.com Admission: Adults £3.50, Child £2.50, Family £9.00 8, 98 fordgreenhall.org.uk

25 Gladstone Pottery Museum

Visit the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal burning ovens made the world’s finest bone china. See traditional skills, original workshops, the cobbled yard and huge bottle kilns that create an atmospheric time warp that has no equal. Visit the gift shop with exclusive handmade pottery, books and gifts.

Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Admission: Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ For up to date admission and T: 01782 237777 Annual Pass prices please E: [email protected] take a look at our website. Open: Tue to Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm 6A (April to Sept), 10.00am – 4.00pm (Oct to Mar). stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm

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The ‘LoveClay’ Ceramics Centre, based at Valentine Clays HQ, aims to promote the importance of clay to Stoke-on-Trent. The new facility comprises of a contemporary gallery, exhibition space, events and workshop courses. A great opportunity to experience the wonderful world of clay and ceramics.

Valentine Clays, Open: Mon to Fri Valentine Way, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2FJ Closed Mon 23 December T: 01782 271200 2019 to Wed 1 Jan 2020. E: [email protected] Admission: Free

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8 Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh)

An award-winning visitor destination in Stoke- on-Trent, Middleport Pottery’s factory tours offer a unique opportunity to experience traditional handcraft methods unchanged since the 1880s. Other attractions include a fully restored steam engine, Burleigh factory shop, canal-side cafe, Victorian Offices and Grade II listed bottle kiln.

Port Street, Burslem, £9.50, Concessions £8.00. Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE Under 8s not permitted T: 01782 499766 on factory tours. Booking E: info@middleportpottery. required. org Open: Visitor Centre: Mon Admission: Heritage Trail: - Sun: 10.00am – 4.00pm. Adults £5.50, Concessions Factory Tours: Mon-Thurs £4.00, Under 5s Free. 11am & 1.45pm. Friday Factory Tours (includes 10.30am. Heritage Trail): Adults middleportpottery.org

10 Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre

Described as the world’s best kept secret, a visit will reveal Moorcroft’s unique handcrafted, quality, collectable art pottery. Factory tours, shopping, museum and bottle oven come together creating an unforgettable experience.

Sandbach Road, Burslem, Factory Tours: Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQ 11.00am and 1.00pm. T: 01782 820515 Please book in advance. E: heritagevisitorcentre Admission: Factory Tours - @moorcroft.com Adult £7.50, Child (11-16) Open: Mon to Sat 10.30am £5.00. to 4.30pm. Closed Sundays. Open bank holidays (with exceptions please check 3 website for confirmation)

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8 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 18 The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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.

Bethesda Street, Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am City Centre, – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am – Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW 4.00pm. Please see website T: 01782 232323 for Christmas opening E: [email protected] times. Admission: Free pmag.org.uk

20 Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre

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; explore our new expanded retail area. Refreshments can be arranged for group visits. Please see website for updates.

Elenora Street, Stoke, Open: From 1 March Wed Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQ to Sun & Bank Holidays T: 01782 411421 10.30am – 4.00pm. E: visitorcentre@ Admission: Free, but small charge for guided tours 21, 23, 25 spodeworks.org of the factory site and Groups most welcome by Blue Room. appointment. spodeworks.org Factory Holidays

Some opening times, especially for factory tours, may be affected during factory holidays. Below is a guide to when some factories close throughout the year. Some factories remain open but we advise you to check with the attraction or factory shop before you travel during these dates:

Easter Working weeks of 24 June and Friday 19 April 1 July. Working week of 22 April Late Summer May Day Thursday 22 August, Friday 23 Monday 6 May August and working week 26 August Late May Bank Holiday Christmas 2019 Monday 27 May From Monday 23 December until Thursday 2 January 2020. Annual Thursday 20 June, Friday 21 June.

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SHOP TIL YOU DROP

Come and buy from the World Capital of Ceramics where quality products Trentham Shopping Village are designed and The Shopping Village at manufactured. Trentham is home to 60 timber lodges housing amazing shops, We have a remarkable array of cafes and restaurants set in a ceramic factory shops, selling lovely friendly village everything imaginable: from fine atmosphere. china dinner services, intricate figurines, table and cookware, Visit intu Potteries, the region’s to mugs, tiles, jugs and biggest shopping centre which jewellery. boasts big high street names and is where all your retail needs As well as being the world’s best will be met! ceramics shopping destination, Stoke-on-Trent has other great opportunities too.

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10 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 6 Barewall Gallery

Art gallery based in historic Burslem town centre specialising in quality collectable ceramics, original art and limited edition signed prints by artists from across Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Northern Art scene with scenes of The Potteries, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Northern Life. We also have a quality made in Stoke-on-Trent gift selection.

2 - 4 Market Place, Open: Tues to Sat Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, 10.00am to 5.00pm. By ST6 4AT Appointment Mon and Sun. 3 T: 01782 258843 See www.barewall.co.uk for E: [email protected] special opening and event days. barewall.co.uk

7 Burleigh Pottery

Enjoy a warm welcome to the Burleigh Factory Shop at Middleport Pottery. Browse the world’s most extensive range of Burleigh’s iconic pottery including exclusive ranges in best quality and factory seconds as well as discontinued and special seasonal pieces.

Middleport Pottery, Please call for other Port Street, Burslem, holiday opening times. See Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE Middleport Pottery (Home T: 01782 525510 of Burleigh) on page 8 for E: factoryshop@ details of factory tours. burgessandleigh.co.uk Admission: Free entry to the Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am shop, but charges for visitor – 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am centre, museum, and factory – 4.00pm. Closed Christmas tour apply. Day & Boxing Day. burleigh.co.uk

1 Churchill

The Churchill China Factory Shop located in Tunstall, is one of Stoke on Trent’s hidden gems. Churchill, established in 1795 has almost 225 years’ experience in the industry offering unique ceramic dinnerware, mugs and giftware. Featuring a range of giftware in the lovable Country Pursuits, Little Rhymes and heritage designs from our Queens archive alongside licences including Alex Clark, Harlequin, RHS and Jamie Oliver.

No. 1 Marlborough Way, Open: Sat and Sun 10.00am Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, – 4.00pm. Please telephone 3 ST6 5NZ to confirm Bank Holiday T: 01782 525203 opening hours. E: factory.shop@ churchill1795.com churchillchina.biz

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The name of Dudson has been associated with quality tableware for more than a hundred years. At the Dudson Factory Outlet, just a mile from the Dudson Museum, this professional product made to the demanding standards of the hospitality industry is available to everyone over the counter (or by mail order). Best quality tableware is available at a discount and there are thousands of bargains direct from the factory.

Nile Street, Burslem, Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am Stoke-on-Trent, – 5.00pm, Sat 10.00am 3 ST6 2BA – 4.00pm. Closed Bank T: 01782 821075 Holidays and some factory E: factory.outlet@dudson. holidays. com dudson.com

28 Dunoon Factory Shop

Visit our factory shops at 50 High Street, Stone or Trentham Shopping Village, Trentham where you can purchase ‘selected’ second quality mugs in some of our most popular designs at reduced prices.

50 High Street, Stone, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire, ST15 8AU Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG 101 T: 01785 818300 E: [email protected] T: 01782 646057 Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am E: [email protected] – 5.00pm Open: 7 days a week. 1 Jan – 31 Mar 9.30am – 5.00pm, 1 Apr – 31 Dec dunoonmugs.co.uk 9.30am – 5.30pm.

13 intu Potteries

Explore intu Potteries in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent for a big shopping day out with over 80 stores, seven restaurants and a nine screen cinema all under one roof. With big brands including H&M, Primark, Debenhams and Pandora and delicious restaurants including Chiquito and Pizza Express.

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

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12 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 24 Portmeirion, Longton

Portmeirion Home & Gift – your one stop shop for tableware, cookware, homeware, home fragrance & gifts. At any one of our nationwide stores, you’ll find our five renowned Great British brands: Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, Pimpernel and Wax Lyrical all with up to 75% off. These a range of products to be found from plates to pitchers, cake stands, to Candles, and roasters to reed diffusers – everything you need to make a warm and happy home.

Unit 1-2 Phoenix Open: Mon to Sat Works, 500 King Street, 9.00am - 5.15pm, 6, 6A Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. T: 01782 326661 Please telephone for E: longtonshop@ Christmas & Bank portmeiriongroup.com Holiday openings. portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk

21 Portmeirion, Stoke

London Road, Stoke, Open: Mon to Sat Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ 9.00am - 5.15pm, Sun 21 T: 01782 743649/411756 10.00am - 4.00pm. E: stokeshop Please telephone for @portmeiriongroup.com Christmas & Bank Holiday openings. portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk

27 Portmeirion, Trentham

Unit 230, Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm, Trentham Shopping Village, Mon to Sun all year. Trentham Estate, Closed Christmas Day. 101 Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX T: 01782 657828/743418 E: [email protected] portmeiriongroupfactoryshops.co.uk

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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, Open: Mon to Sat Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ED 9.30am - 5.00pm. T: 01782 525419 Closed Sundays. E: [email protected] Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s 3 Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.

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11 The Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store

The Outlet Store is the ideal shopping destination. Shoppers will find all our major brands including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Waterford and Royal Albert. Exquisite tableware and beautiful crystal with reductions of up to 75% off retail prices and an abundance of great gift ideas. There is ample free parking.

Forge Lane, Etruria, Open: Mon to Sat Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NP 9.00am - 5.00pm, T: 01782 284056 Sun & Bank Holidays 4, 4A E: china.shop@fiskars.com 10.00am - 4.00pm. Please telephone for Christmas opening times.

Stoke-on-Trent for Groups Looking to bring a group to Stoke-on-Trent? Contact the Stoke-on-Trent Groups Desk for: • A free copy of the Group Travel Guide to Stoke-on-Trent • Group attraction, accommodation, meal-stop, and event information • Coach parking information • Tailored itineraries Tel: 01782 236084 Email: [email protected]

14 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet The City Centre Partnership Welcomes Visitors to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre with... FABULOUS SHOPPING GREAT OUTDOOR EVENTS WORLD-CLASS MUSEUMS OUTSTANDING THEATRES EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS

Contact the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre for details of what’s on – 01782 236000 For more information about the City Centre Partnership email [email protected] www.citycentrestokeontrent.co.uk Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk 15 Trentham Monkey Forest

Enjoy peace and quiet or fun and FAMILY FUN action in 750 acres of parkland, woods, lakeside walks and ATTRACTIONS award-winning beautiful gardens at The Trentham Estate. The kids will love the adventure Share adventures, playground, boat and train rides, laughs, giggles, and fairy trail, and barefoot walk. good times in fun- filled family days out Step into the Trentham Monkey Forest and meet the Barbary in Stoke-on-Trent. macaques who share their adventures with you as you wind along the ¾ mile path through their 60 acre forest.

Have a splashing time at Dimensions Leisure Centre as you wind down the dragon slide, get swept along in the rapids, have fun in the splash pool, or chill out in the hot spa.

If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity, enjoy the colour and the splendour by exploring Stoke-on-Trent’s unique,

Trentham Estate mesmerising gardens and wonderful parks.

16 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 26 The Trentham Estate

Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham on the lakeside walk. Experience Monkey Forest, Trentham Shopping distinctively different shopping at Village and Trentham Treetop the Trentham Shopping Village, Adventures – this is a destination with timber lodges housing over 65 with something to please everyone! shops, 19 cafes and restaurants and Visit Trentham Gardens with its the massively impressive Trentham vast perennial plantings providing Garden Centre. breathtaking vistas that change throughout the seasons. This stunning Get up close and personal with 140 contemporary revival of an historic free-roaming Barbary macaques at garden is amongst the very best in Trentham Monkey Forest or enjoy a the UK. Encompassing 725 acres, high-rope experience at Trentham take a stroll around the mile long Treetop Adventures. lake, through the woodlands and Check out our fun-packed events parklands. For the young and young at programme and latest information at heart, get naked from the knees down www.trentham.co.uk and take the UK’s first barefoot walk. Hide and speak in the maze, swing into action in the adventure playground, see our giant dandelions sway in the breeze, take a trip on the catamaran or miniature train and search for fairies

Stone Road, Trentham, Admission prices for Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG Trentham Gardens: T: 01782 646646 Please visit website for E: [email protected] seasonal pricing. 101 W: www.trentham.co.uk Open: All year round (excluding Christmas Day). See www.trentham.co.uk for seasonal variation or call 01782 646646 for details.

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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 all the family. Relax and enjoy a Costa Coffee in the pool side cafe or explore the 25ft high play tower. Membership of the gym includes exercise and spinning classes.

Scotia Road, Burslem, term time opening, call for Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ET details. T: 01782 233500 Admission Weekday: Swimming - Adult £5, Child 3 E: [email protected] Open: Seven days a week £3.50, Under 5’s £1. apart from 25, 26 Dec and 1 Admission Weekend: Jan. School holiday and Swimming - Adult £6, Child £4.50, Under 5’s £1.50 stoke.gov.uk/dimensions

22 Fenton Manor Sports Centre

Fenton Manor hosts a range of regional, national and international events. Open seven days a week, it offers a wide variety of exciting activities in its pools, sports arenas, gyms and health spa. Its health club, Shapes, features an exhilarating collection of exercise and spinning classes plus free racket sports. The café bar serves Costa Coffee and a range of food/snacks.

City Road, Fenton, School holiday and term Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR time opening. T: 01782 233222 Normal Pool Admission: - E: fentonmanor@stoke. Adult £4.40, Child £3.40, gov.uk Under 5’s £1.35 Some session Open: Seven days a week prices may differ, call for details. apart from 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan. stoke.gov.uk/fentonmanor

2 Rode Hall & Gardens

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 courtyard kitchen serving homemade cakes and lunches with the home- grown produce from the stunning two acre walled kitchen garden.

Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Gardens open Wed’s and Cheshire, ST7 3QP Bank Holiday Mondays. T: 01270 873237 Gardens open 11.00am – E: [email protected] 5.00pm. Hall open 12.00pm – 4.00pm. Open: Snowdrop walks: 2 Feb – 3 Mar Tues to Sun Admission: House & Garden Bluebell walks: 27 Apr – Adults £8.00, Concessions 8 May Daily £7.00, Children £2.00. Summer openings: Gardens only: Adults £5.00, Children £2.00. rodehall.co.uk 3 Apr – 25 Sep: House &

18 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet 29 Trentham Monkey Forest

Not only unique to Staffordshire but unique in the UK. Walk amongst monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest and enjoy a day out to remember. Enter the home of 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques and see this endangered species living as they would in the wild… in Staffordshire!

Stone Road, Trentham, 16 February until 31 March. Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AY Every day from 30 March. T: 01782 659845 Admission: Adult £9.00, E: [email protected] Child £7.00, under 3’s free. Open: 16 February 2019 – 3 November 2019. School 101 holidays and weekends from monkey-forest.com

Tourist Information Centre

Visit the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre to find out what’s on, things to do and where to go! Located in the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, the friendly staff at the Tourist Information Centre are on hand to help with local, regional and national tourist information, accommodation bookings, and sell local and regional events tickets.

Potteries Museum & Art E: [email protected] Gallery, Bethesda Street, Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am City Centre, Stoke-on- – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am – Trent, ST1 3DW 4.00pm. T: 01782 236000 visitstoke.co.uk

England’s biggest

heritageFREE festival Stoke-on-Trent 13 -22 September 2019 heritageopendays.org.uk

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Stoke-on-Trent has a growing FESTIVALS, calendar of exciting festivals and events including Six Towns One EVENTS AND City, Stoke-on-Trent Festival, Hot Air Literary Festival, the ENTERTAINMENT Stoke-on-Trent Classical Music Festival, Appetite’s Street Arts Stoke-on-Trent Festival and The Big Feast. The British Ceramics Biennial is taking has an exciting place across numerous venues in programme of events the city in from 7 September until throughout the year. 13 October 2019.

We are home to incredible entertainment venues and outstanding theatres. These include the New Vic Theatre, the theatre in the round which has built a reputation for innovative productions of both new and classic works. The Cultural Quarter in the City Centre houses the Regent Theatre, a beautifully restored Art Deco theatre offering a high quality programme of grand opera, national ballet, drama, and West End musicals; and the Victoria Hall an outstanding concert hall offering New Vic Theatre- Around the World in a range of concerts, events, and Eighty Days (Image Courtesy of Andrew Billington) stand-up comedians.

20 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet The Big Feast by Appetite

The Big Feast is Stoke-on-Trent’s annual outdoor arts festival produced by Appetite. Taking over Stoke-on-Trent’s City Centre (Hanley) for two days, this family-friendly event presents world- class artists and performances on the streets of Stoke-on-Trent for free!

Join us Friday 23 - Saturday 24 August 2019 for a fun-filled festival which promises something for everyone.

“Entertaining. Diversity of entertainment. Something for everyone. Family friendly!” Audience member 2018

T: 01782 381 373 E: askus@appetitestoke. appetitestoke.co.uk co.uk

16 New Vic Theatre

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 theatre café.

Etruria Road, Open: Please see Newcastle-under-Lyme, newvictheatre.org.uk for Staffordshire, ST5 0JG details of dates and prices T: 01782 717962 of all productions and 4, 4A E: tickets@newvictheatre. performances. org.uk newvictheatre.org.uk

17 Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall

At the heart of the Cultural Quarter, The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall play host to some of the biggest names in music, comedy and theatre. You’re sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy!

Cultural Quarter, Open: Please see website City Centre, for details of dates and Stoke-on-Trent prices of all productions and T: 0844 871 7649 performances.

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Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk 21 British Ceramics Biennial

The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) first launched in 2009, is a free festival celebrating and showcasing contemporary ceramics from across the world.

Set in Stoke-on-Trent - the heart of the UK ceramics industry. The festival is back for its fifth year and will take place in established venues and non–traditional spaces across the city.

Festival office: T: 01782 294634 Staffordshire University, E: info@ Faculty of Arts and britishceramicsbiennial. Creative Technology, com Flaxman Building, Room L416, Stoke-on-Trent, Open: 7 September to ST4 2DE 13 October 2019 britishceramicsbiennial.com

STAFFORDSHIRE STOKE-ON-TRENT CONFERENCE BUREAU MEETINGS ON A PLATE

All our venues are unique in their own way, from pottery museums to theme parks, we really have it all. Request your copy of the ‘Meetings on a Plate’ Staffordshire Conference Guide and find out why Staffordshire is just your cup of tea...

Free Venue Finding Hotline 01782 232076 Email [email protected] www.conferencestaffordshire.co.uk

Twitter.com/meetstaffs Facebook.com/meetinstaffs MEETINGS | CONFERENCES | EVENTS a guidePick today up and ceramicInformationfrom attractions. the Centre Tourist

The Ceramics Trail Discover | Learn | Try | Buy

Enjoy the complete ceramics experience and discover the history and heritage of the Potteries at our award- winning museums and visitor centres. 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.

Collect a stamp at each venue that you visit and when you have collected 5 stamps, claim your unique Ceramics Trail gift!

Discover more at ceramicstrail.co.uk PLACES TO STAY

Enjoy a short break in Stoke-on-Trent!

With so much to see and do, enjoying a short break is the only way to fit everything in!

For a full list of the accommodation in the city head to the “Stay” section at Portmeirion visitstoke.co.uk/stay

Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ T: 01782 609988 www.bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk (Hotel)

Clayhanger Guest House, Newcastle, ST5 1HX T: 01782 714428 www.clayhangerguesthouse.co.uk (Guest House)

Cordwainer Cottage, Bagnall, ST9 9JY T: 07962 223 383 www.cordwainercottage.co.uk (Self-catering)

Escape to Barlaston - Downs Banks, Barlaston, ST12 9AA T: 07768 723490 www.escapetobarlaston.com (Self-catering)

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

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

Hilltop Farm Barns - Horseshoe Cottage, Draycott-le-Moors, ST11 9RG T: 01782 397055 www.hilltopfarmbarns.co.uk (Self-catering)

Little Summerhill Cottages, Dilhorne, Staffordshire, ST10 2PL T: 01782 550967 W: holidaycottagesstaffordshire.com (Self-catering)

Manor House Farm, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5DD T: 01889 590415 W: 4posteraccom.com (Guest House)

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

Park View Guest House, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1NG T: 01538 755412 W: parkviewguesthouse.net (Guest House)

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 World of Wedgwood Dining Hall EATING & DRINKING Good food and drink is embedded in Stoke’s DNA. Just ask anyone who has tried a Staffordshire Oatcake, sampled a bowl of hearty homemade Lobby, or has downed a refreshing pint of local Titanic ale.

Here is a list of great eating and drinking options at our attractions:

Churnet Valley Railway (see page 6) , Signals Tea Rooms at Froghall Station

Dimensions Leisure Centre (see page 18), Pool-side Café

Emma Bridgewater (see page 7) Emma Bridgewater Café

Fenton Manor (see page 18) Café Bar

Gladstone Pottery Museum (see page 7) The Gladstone Café intu Potteries (see page 12) home to 16 restaurants, cafes & takeaways

Middleport Pottery (see page 8) Middleport Tearoom

New Vic (see page 21) New Vic Café

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (see page 9) Museum Café

Regent Theatre (see page 21) The Piano Bar

Rode Hall & Gardens (see page 18) Rode Hall Tea Rooms

Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre (see page 9) On site at the Old Spode Works is the Workers Canteen @Potbank.

Trentham Estate (see page 17) Trentham is a real foodies destination with over 20 fantastic eateries to choose from!

Trentham Monkey Forest (see page 19) Banana Café

World of Wedgwood (see page 5) The Wedgwood Tea Room, The Wedgwood Tea Conservatory, The Dining Hall

Victoria Hall (see page 21) Atrium Café

For a full listing of great places to eat and drink, head to visitstoke.co.uk and click on ‘Food & Drink’ KEY TO ATTRACTIONS AND FACTORY SHOP SYMBOLS

Factory shops Pottery cafés All the factory shops sell Decorate your own colourful seconds (slightly imperfect masterpiece in one of the items) often at huge city’s pottery cafés. discounts. All weather Factory Tours attraction Attractions with this symbol Attractions with this symbol offer factory tours. They can be visited all through the are only available Mon to year in any weather. Fri and not during factory holidays. It is advisable to Gift shop book in advance. These attractions have Ceramic attractions a gift shop on site. These provide entertainment Using public for all the family with hands-on participation. transport This shows the best Museums bus route to get to The city’s museums provide the attraction from a comprehensive and the City Centre. fascinating insight into the ceramic history of the city. Factory holidays Factory holiday dates are on page 9.

Visit Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre to find out what’s on, things to do and where to go! Located in the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, the friendly staff at the Tourist Information Centre are on hand to help with local, regional and national tourist information, accommodation bookings, and sell local and regional events tickets.

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

Visit us at: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street City Centre Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW 01782 236000 www.visitstoke.co.uk for special offers and more information

Twitter.com/visitstoke Facebook.com/visitstoke 80 shops, 7 restaurants and a 9 screen cinema We’ve got the lot.

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