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1 POCKET GUIDE 2014 STOKE-ON-TRENT THE POTTERIES NEED A PLACE TO STAY? VISITSTOKE.CO.UK

2 THERE S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON HERE Stoke-on-Trent is a unique City affectionately known as The Potteries. With its rich industrial heritage it has respectfully claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. The City boasts many visitor centres, award winning museums, over 20 pottery factory shops and the exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. Come and visit the Trentham Estate with its Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and mile long lake. We are also the closest city to Alton Towers theme park. A day will not be enough! The City is located less than an hour from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool and only one and a half hours from London Euston by train. Manchester Birmingham London Contents Attractions 4 Nearby attractions 12 Factory shops 14 Accommodation 20 Map 26 Symbols 30 For information on things to do, what to see, events and special offers visit our website visitstoke.co.uk facebook.com/visitstoke twitter.com/visitstoke Key to symbols for greater detail please see p30 Factory Shops Factory Tours Ceramic Attractions Museums Historic House Gardens Pottery Cafés All Weather Attractions Family Fun Museums Passport Car Park Coach Park Overseas Delivery Toilets Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Refreshments Gift Shop Map Reference Bus Service from City Centre VAQAS Accredited (National Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme) 2 Published by Stoke-on-Trent Tourism. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is correct, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Cover Images: Burleigh Pottery, Trentham Estate, Emma Bridgewater 3

3 There are lots of places for fun and entertainment for all the family. Go on a factory tour and meet the people who make the famous pottery, throw your own ceramic masterpiece, wander around a stunning garden or be entertained by the monkeys at the Trentham Monkey Forest. The Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Wedgwood Museum 34 Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre 14 20,20A,60,69 moorcroft.com Described as the world s best kept secret, a visit will reveal Moorcroft s unique handcrafted, quality, collectable art pottery. Factory tours, shopping, museum and bottle oven come together creating an unforgettable experience. Sandbach Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2DQ T: E: Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am pm, Sat 9.30am pm. Closed Sundays. Open bank holidays. Factory Tours: Mon, Weds, Thurs 11.00am and 2.00pm, Fri 11.00am only. Please book in advance. Admission: Factory Tours - Adult 4.50, Child (11-16) and Concessions Dudson Museum 16 Set in beautiful parkland just 10 minutes from junction 15 of the M6, a day out at Wedgwood offers something for everyone. Guided factory tours offer a unique insight into the world of Wedgwood ceramics. Watch the skilled workers as they create iconic Jasper pieces and fine bone china tableware. Our Master Ceramic Experience provides a great opportunity for visitors to work with a master potter and the chance to create their own masterpiece! Take a self-guided tour around the award winning Museum gallery, housing more than 6,000 artefacts that shaped Wedgwood and the ceramic industry in Stoke-on-Trent. Our Taste of Staffordshire award winning Restaurant offers a range of home-cooked speciality main courses, light lunches or delicious afternoon tea all served on Wedgwood s finest bone china, of course! In the Shop and Factory Outlet you will find the world s largest selection of tabletop, crystal and gift products by all our brands including Wedgwood, Waterford Crystal, Royal Albert and Royal Doulton. Open 7 days a week with ample free parking. Discover the 213 year history of the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and bottle oven housing a wonderful collection of Dudson pottery including figures, jasperware, stoneware and hotelware. There is also a café and a gift shop. Hope Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD T: E: Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am pm. Closed Bank Holidays. Admission: Free 350,X1 Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9ER (between J14 and J15 of the M6) T: E: bookings@wwrd.com Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am pm. The site is closed some days between Christmas and New Year. Please check our website for dates. Factory Tours: Please see website for craft demonstration area opening times and factory tour availability. Admission: Joint Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Wedgwood Museum ticket - Adult: 10.00, Child (5-16) 8.00, Family (2 adults & 4 children) 32.00, Family (1 adult & up to 4 children) 23.00, Concession Group rates available. dudson.com wedgwoodvisitorcentre.com 4 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk 5

4 Gladstone Pottery Museum 25 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 timewarp that has no equal. Visit the gift shop with exclusive handmade pottery, books and gifts. Spode Works Visitor Centre 21 A fascinating exhibition at Josiah Spode s former pottery, the birthplace of bone china. There are films, activities, stories of the factory, the workers and the everyday and amazing things they made. There is also a selection of ceramic items from the huge collection cared for by the Spode Museum Trust. 6,6A,26A Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ T: E: gladstone@stoke.gov.uk Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am pm (April to Sept), 10.00am pm (Oct to Mar). Admission: Adults 7.25, Child (4-16) 5.00, Family (2 adults + 2 children) 21.00, Concessions ,23A Elenora Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQ T: E: hello@spodeworks.org Open: 7 Mar 2 Nov Fri, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 10:30am - 4:00pm. Admission: Free stoke.gov.uk/museum spodeworks.org The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 19 Middleport Pottery (Home of Burleigh) 10 stoke.gov.uk/museum Discover our Staffordshire Hoard display along with the history of the Potteries, including the world s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. See a Spitfire in the home city of its designer, Reginald Mitchell. Relax at the museum café or browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts. Follow children s trails and enjoy drop-in activities. Plan your visit at stoke.gov.uk/museum. Due to on-going research, the Staffordshire Hoard will not be on display from 3rd Feb to 14th Mar Please check before you travel. Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW T: E: museums@stoke.gov.uk Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am pm, Sun 2.00pm pm. For Christmas opening visit the website. Admission: Free Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE T: E: middleport@princesregeneration.org 20,20A,21 Open: Fully open in Summer middleportpottery.co.uk The Prince s Regeneration Trust is undertaking an 8.7 million regeneration of the atmospheric Middleport Pottery which will create a new visitor centre to explore and café to enjoy in addition to the existing factory tours and charming shop. Lots of exciting events and activities available, please check our website for full details. Please see website for details. Admission: Free. Burleigh factory tours available (fee payable) please check the website booking is essential. Ford Green Hall 3 Stoke Minster 22 8,8A,8B,8C,9,29,29A,61 Home to the Ford family for nearly 200 years, Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber-framed farmhouse complete with period garden offering visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture. Family friendly displays. Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NG T: E: fordgreenhall. museum@gmail.com stoke.gov.uk/museum fordgreenhall.wordpress.com Open: Please see website for opening days and times. Admission: Adults 3.00, Child (4-16) 2.00, Family (2 adults + 2 children) 6.50, Concessions , 23A stokeminster.org The sacred heritage and history of Stoke Minster goes back to 7th century origins. The grounds contain the remains of the 13th century stone church, altar, and ancient Saxon cross. Graves of famous Potteries industrialists Wedgwood and Spode lie in the churchyard, with many memorials inside the architecturally beautiful church. Glebe Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent (postcode for car park is ST4 1JB) T: E: Open: Tues 12.30pm 1.30pm, Wed 10.00am 3.00pm, Thu, Fri, Sat 12.00pm 3.00pm. Also open on Sunday mornings and at other times for regular services of worship. Admission: Free visitstoke.co.uk 6 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments 7

5 Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall 18 The Trentham Estate 27 At the heart of the Cultural Quarter, The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall play host to some of the biggest names in music, comedy and theatre. You re sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy! Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent T: Open: Please see website for details of dates and prices of all productions and performances. atgtickets.com/stoke Kilnworx Climbing Centre 11 20,20A,29,29A kilnworx.org Trentham Monkey Forest 101 monkey-forest.com We are Staffordshire s only sport and lead climb facility based in the historic Wycliffe Hall, Burslem. Free entry to look around and we do great coffee and hot chocolate. We also have other activities like abseiling and slackline, yoga and fitness classes all coming soon. Wycliffe Hall, Wycliffe Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3ET T: E: climb@kilnworx.org 31 A unique experience for everyone - come to the only place in Britain where you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful English forest. You are transported into a different world through close contact with the monkeys. Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AY T: E: info@monkey-forest.com Open: School holidays and weekends from 15th Feb to 30th Mar. Every day from 1st April Open: Mon to Fri 12.00pm 10:00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am 8.00pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year s Day. Admission: Adults from 4.00 to 9.00, Child (16 and under) from 4.00 to to 2nd Nov. Open from 10.00am (see website for seasonal variations in closing times). Last admission one hour before closing. Admission: Adult 7.50, Child 5.50, under 3 s free. Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and Trentham Shopping Village this is a destination with something to please everyone! Visit Trentham Gardens with its vast perennial plantings providing breathtaking vistas that change throughout the seasons. This stunning contemporary revival of an historic garden is amongst the very best in the UK. Encompassing 725 acres, take a stroll around the mile long lake, through the woodlands and parklands. For the young and young at heart, get naked from the knees down and take the UK s first barefoot walk. Hide and speak in the maze, swing into action in the adventure playground, take a trip on the trentham.co.uk 101,X1 Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG T: E: enquiry@trentham.co.uk W: Open: All year round (excluding Christmas Day). See for seasonal variation or call for details. catamaran or miniature train and search for fairies on the lakeside walk. Experience distinctively different shopping at the Trentham Shopping Village, with 60 timber lodges housing over 50 shops, 14 cafes and restaurants and the massively impressive Trentham Garden Centre. Get up close and personal with 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques at Trentham Monkey Forest or take a high rope adventure at Aerial Extreme. You can even stay over at the on-site Premier Inn! Check out our fun-packed events programme and latest information at Admission prices for Trentham Gardens: Summer (31st Mar 2nd Nov) Adult 9.25 Child (5-15) 7.75 Concession 7.75 Family (2a + 3c) Family (1a + 3dc) Disabled/Carer 4.50 Summer Evening 4.50 Winter (3rd Nov 2014 Mar 2015) Reduced admission applies see for details. visitstoke.co.uk 8 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments 9

6 intu Potteries 17 Located in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent intu Potteries is the largest shopping centre in Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Boasting big names including Primark, Debenhams, Pandora, Swarovski, schuh, Starbucks and Costa Coffee and a multi storey car park. With events and competitions every month. intu Potteries, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1PP. If using Sat Nav ST1 1RZ. T: E: Open: Mon to Wed 9.00am pm, Thu 9.00am pm, Fri 9.00am pm, Sat 9.00am pm, Sun 10.00am pm, Bank Holidays 10.00am pm. intupotteries.co.uk Freeport Talke 6 Discover over 40 famous name stores including M&S Outlet, Gap Outlet, Thorntons, Nike and Denby, all offering up to 60% off every day. Plus, with eateries such as Costa Coffee and Burger King, you can sit back and relax after a hard days shopping. 34A Talke Retail Park, Pit Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1XD T: E: ssweatmore@ realm.ltd.uk Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am 6.00pm (Thurs open until 8.00pm), Sun 11.00am 5.00pm, Bank Holidays 10.00am 6.00pm. freeport-talke.com 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, and go on a factory tour and learn about the skills and craftsmanship that go into producing our famous pottery. Have a go at creating your own masterpiece with the many hands-on opportunities available. Shop till you drop with the many factory shops. Discover more at ceramicstrail.co.uk Pick up a guide today from the Tourist Information Centre and ceramic attractions. 10 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet

7 Go Ape at Cannock Chase 32 Some of the fantastic attractions are just a short drive away from the City including even more ceramic attractions, stately homes and gardens. The UK s number 1 forest adventure at Cannock Chase. Enjoy the classic and original experience. We brief you for safety before you fly down zip wires and leap off Tarzan swings in a beautiful setting. Or why not try our forest Segways and get off the beaten track with Go Ape. Release your little monkeys onto our NEW Go Ape Tree Top Junior course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids! Birches Valley Forest Centre, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ T: E: questions@goape.co.uk Open: See website for details. Admission: Please check website for details as all three activities are different. Denby Visitor Centre & Factory Shop 36 goape.co.uk/days-out/cannock Biddulph Grange Garden 2 denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk Discover a huge range of new, current and discontinued seconds in the largest Denby Factory Shop, along with unique offers and first quality in the Denby Home Store. The Visitor Centre has pottery tours, free daily cookery demonstrations, cookery, garden and gift shops, a museum, restaurant and regular events throughout the year. Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX. (Just off A38 north of Derby) T: E: visitor.centre@denby.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am pm, Sun 10.00am- 5.00pm (Visitor Centre) 11.00am pm (Factory Shop & Home Store). Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Admission: Free admission to Visitor Centre and Shops. Factory Tours available daily Feb to Oct (tours are chargeable). 7A,9,99, 99B,99C Amazing Victorian garden created by Darwin s contemporary James Bateman as an extension of his beliefs, interests and collection of plants. Discover the Chinese garden, Egypt court and geological gallery. Grange Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7SD T: E: biddulphgrange@ nationaltrust.org.uk Open: 1 Jan 16 Feb 11.00am 3.30pm, 17 Feb 26 Oct 11.00am 5.30pm, 27 Oct 2 Nov 11.00am 4.30pm, 3 nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulphgrange Nov 31 Dec 11.00am 3.30pm. Admission: Adults 8.25 ( 7.50), Child 4.15 ( 3.77), Family ( 18.77). Gift aid prices displayed with standard admission in brackets. Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre 35 Rode Hall & Gardens 4 royalcrownderby.co.uk Come and see Masterpieces in the making at the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre. Royal Crown Derby Fine Bone China is manufactured from start to finish here in Derby by true artisans. They are part of a rich heritage of skilled craftspeople who have, through generations, continued to produce hand-finished objects that are cherished throughout the world. We are proud of our reputation for quality, creativity and commitment to the highest standards. 194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ T: E: enquiries@ royalcrownderby.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am 5.00pm. Factory Tours available Tues to Thurs 11.00am & 1:30pm, Friday 11.00am only (pre-booking essential). Admission: Adults 5.00, Child (under 16) 2.50, Concessions rodehall.co.uk 20,321 An 18th century house set in a Repton landscape containing fine furniture and porcelain. The garden is renowned for snowdrops in February followed by rhododendrons and azaleas in May. The walled kitchen garden and an Italian garden are other outstanding features. Much acclaimed Farmers Market on the first Saturday of each month. Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire, ST7 3QP T: / E: enquiries@rodehall.co.uk Open: Snowdrop walks: 8 Feb 16 Mar Tues to Sun 12.00pm 4.00pm. Summer openings: 1 Apr 25 Sep: Gardens open Tue to Thu & Bank Holidays 12.00pm 5.00pm. Hall open Wed and Bank Holidays 2.00pm 5.00pm. Admission: House & Garden Adults 7.00, Children under 16 free, Concessions Garden only Adults & Concessions 4.00, Children under 16 free. visitstoke.co.uk 12 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments 13

8 You cannot fail to go home without a bargain with over 20 pottery factory shops in the City. You are sure to find something special from dinner services, table and cookware, figurines, jugs, jewellery, original art, and exquisite prestige ceramics. There is something for every pocket and taste. Barewall Gallery 8 20,20A,29,29A Gallery selling original art, limited edition prints and collectable ceramics. We also sell a unique range of quality artist designer gifts all made in Staffordshire. A perfect one stop shop to find special Stoke-on-Trent one-offs, trials and quality gifts as well as changing exhibitions throughout the year. 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4AT T: E: shop@barewall.co.uk Open: Mon to Fri 9.30am 5.30pm, Sat 10.00am 4.30pm, Sun by appointment only. barewall.co.uk Aynsley China, Longton 26 Burleigh Pottery & Leeds Pottery 9 2,6,6A A wide selection of the UK s favourite best quality fine bone china. Giftware and tableware. Seconds and discontinued lines, all at discounted prices. Stockists of Belleek and Galway Crystal. Light refreshments available in our Coffee Shop. Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1HZ T: E: Open: Mon to Thu & Sat 10.00am pm, Fri 10.00am pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 11.00am pm. Coffee Shop Open: Tues to Fri 11.00am pm, Sat pm. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year s Day. 20,20A,29,29A Burleigh Pottery and Leeds Pottery are hand made at the historic authentic Victorian Middleport Pottery, using skills handed down through generations. Visit our stunning factory shop for a wide choice of Burleigh Pottery including discontinued pieces, and delicate hand-pierced cream ware by Leeds Pottery at discounted prices. Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE T: E: factoryshop@burleigh.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am pm, Sun 10.00am pm. aynsley.co.uk Aynsley China, Trentham 29 New retail outlet selling a wide selection of best quality fine bone china, giftware, tableware and figurines. Many items at discounted prices. Also available are the group brands of Belleek and Galway Crystal. burleigh.co.uk Churchill 1 The Churchill factory shop is perhaps one of the area s best kept secrets. Having built a reputation for quality, innovation and design, the array of beautiful product truly caters for everyone. With brands including The Caravan Trail, Little Rhymes, Cath Kidston, Jamie Oliver and many more, come and find great discounts and offers on all high quality ceramics. 101,X1 Unit 5 Trentham Shopping Village, Trentham Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX T: E: Open: January to March: 10.00am pm everyday. April to December: 10.00am pm everyday. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year s Day. 20,20A No. 1 Marlborough Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5NZ T: E: caroline.fowles@churchill1795.com Open: Please call for further information. aynsley.co.uk churchillchina.biz 14 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments visitstoke.co.uk 15

9 Denby Factory Outlet Shop 5 Emma Bridgewater 20 Save up to 50% off rrp on a wide selection of Denby pottery in quality seconds. Choose from classic stoneware patterns and Denby porcelain favourites. Also in store is an extensive range of cookware by Denby including pans, bakeware and cast iron plus Denby cutlery, glass and accessories. Enjoy a day out at our atmospheric Victorian factory: Join us on a factory tour Decorate your own unique piece of pottery Relax for lunch in our cafe Enjoy an afternoon in the garden (seasonal) Shop for factory seconds and lovely gifts (and get 10% off with this advert) 34A Freeport, Talke Retail Park, Pit Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1XD T: Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am pm, Sun 11.00am pm. Late night shopping Thurs till 8.00pm. Closed Christmas Day. 6,6A Emma Bridgewater Factory, Lichfield Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ T: E: factoryshop@ emmabridgewater.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am pm, Sun 10.00am pm. Factory Tours: Mon to Thurs 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.30pm. Fri 10.00am and 11.30am only. Admission: Factory Tours 2.50 redeemable against purchases in the shops. denby-factory-shops.co.uk emmabridgewaterfactory.co.uk Dudson Factory Outlet 12 Moorcroft Factory Shop 13 Dudson manufacture tableware products for the catering industry. All products on sale are made to demanding standards and are available to the public, at a discount price. The shop offers a selection of hand crafted giftware and table lamps. Pieces for sale are seconds with prices up to 30% off usual retail prices. Stock is subject to availability. 20,20A,29,29A,69 Nile Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2BA T: E: factory.outlet@dudson.com Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am pm, Sat 10.00am pm. Closed Bank Holidays. 20,20A Phoenix Works, Nile Street, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2BH T: E: Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am pm, Sat 9.30am pm. Closed Sundays. Open Bank Holidays. dudson.com moorcroft.com Dunoon Factory Shop 33 Perfect Setting ,X1, 350 Visit our factory shop at 50 High Street, Stone, where you can purchase selected second quality mugs in many of our favourite designs at reduced prices. 50 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AU T: E: info@dunoonmugs.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am pm. 101,X1 Perfect Setting by Steelite International is the professional chef s preferred choice in tableware. It combines durability and performance with award-winning ceramic design to transform the home entertaining experience and give your dinner party the professional touch. Step inside for an exclusive look at the finest tableware, glassware and cutlery chosen by some of the world s best restaurants and hotel chains. Our tableware is all proudly produced in Stoke-on-Trent. Trentham Shopping Village, Stone Road Trentham, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST4 8JG T: E: Open: Monday to Sunday 10.00am 5.30pm. dunoonmugs.co.uk perfect-setting.co.uk visitstoke.co.uk 16 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments 17

10 Portmeirion, Longton 24 With Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion Groups umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice, with seconds at least 30% off retail prices. Including Spode s Blue Italian, as well as Royal Worcester s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion s Botantic Garden and Sophie Conran. You re sure to find a bargain. Royal Stafford 7 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. 6,6A,26,26A 473 King Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EU T: E: longtonshop@ portmeiriongroup.com Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am pm, Sun 10.00am pm. Please telephone for Christmas & Bank Holiday openings. 20,20A,29,29A,69 Wedgwood Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4EE T: E: shop@royalstafford.co.uk Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am pm. Closed Sundays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year s Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday. portmeirion.co.uk royalstafford.co.uk Portmeirion, Stoke 23 21,21A portmeirion.co.uk With Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion Groups umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice, with seconds at least 30% off retail prices. Including Spode s Blue Italian, as well as Royal Worcester s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion s Botantic Garden and Sophie Conran. You re sure to find a bargain. London Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QQ T: / E: Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am pm, Sun 10.00am pm. Please telephone for Christmas & Bank Holiday openings. Portmeirion, Trentham 28 The Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store 34,34A Factory Holidays 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 and an in-store café. Forge Lane, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NP T: E: factory.shop@wwrd.com 15 Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 10.00am pm. Please telephone for Christmas opening times. 101,X1 With Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion Groups umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice, with seconds at least 30% off retail prices. Including Spode s Blue Italian, as well as Royal Worcester s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion s Botantic Garden and Sophie Conran. You re sure to find a bargain. Unit 230, Trentham Shopping Village, Trentham Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX T: / E: Open: 10.00am pm, Mon to Sun all year. Closed Christmas Day. Factory Tours are not available during factory holidays. The dates here are inclusive and show factory holidays for Most factory shops remain open but we advise you to check before you travel. The Visitor Centres are open throughout the year except Christmas week and New Year s Day. Easter Fri 18 April and working week of 21 April May Day Monday 5 May Annual Thursday 19 June, Friday 20 June. Working weeks of 23 and 30 June Late Summer Thursday 21 August, Friday 22 August. Working week of 25 August Christmas 2014 From Wednesday 24 December 2014 until 2 January 2015 portmeirion.co.uk visitstoke.co.uk 18 Car park Coach park Toilets Wheelchair accessible toilet Overseas delivery Refreshments 19

11 GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATION IN STOKE-ON-TRENT Whether you are looking for a short break or a longer stay, Stoke-on-Trent has a variety of accommodation to meet your needs. On the following pages you will find a selection of accommodation available in and around Stoke-on-Trent. To view more Hotels, Guest Houses, and Self-Catering accommodation, including accommodation in the Staffordshire Moorlands and near to Alton Towers, visit our comprehensive accommodation listing at visitstoke.co.uk/stay Accommodation is divided into five areas C Central N North S South E East W West Serviced accommodation Self-catering For the latest availability and to book securely online, visit our website visitstoke.co.uk and click on stay. Ratings you can trust When choosing your accommodation look out for the signs that the accommodation has been inspected by either Visit Britain or the AA The stars are a mark that the establishment has been checked out before you check in and has agreed to adhere to a certain standard. Here is a general guide as to what you can expect at each ratings level: H simple or practical, no frills HH well presented and well run HHH good level of quality and comfort HHHH excellent standard throughout HHHHH exceptional with a degree of luxury For the latest availability and to book securely online, visit our website visitstoke.co.uk/stay or contact the Tourist Information Centre either in person, on or stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk. For Special Offers and Discounts visit visitstoke.co.uk/offers NEED A PLACE TO STAY? 20 Key to accommodation symbols Working farm Totally non-smoking On street/public parking Self catering Credit/debit cards accepted Satellite television Cycles for hire Linen for hire Swimming Pool Children welcome Sauna on-site Linen provided Central heating High chairs available Internet access for visitors Microwave cooker Lounge for resident s use Café/Restaurant Real log/coal fires Washing machine Some smoking bedrooms Free private parking Tea/coffee in rooms Freezer Video/DVD Gay friendly CD player Ironing facilities Cots available Health/beauty facilities Children s outdoor play area Laundry facilities Licensed Dogs/pets accepted Evening meals Extra charge for gas Garden Passenger lift Vegetarian diets catered for Dishwasher Groups welcomed Hairdryer S Single Room Drying facilities Gym/leisure club on-site Colour television T Twin Room Barbecue Disabled facilities Breakfast available D Double Room Night porter Special diets catered for F Family Room PBS With Private Bath or Shower The information following is provided by the accommodation establishments themselves. Entry into this guide is not an endorsement or recommendation by Stoke-on-Trent Tourism of any establishment. To view more accommodation, go to visitstoke.co.uk/stay 21

12 Here s a selection of Hotels, Guest Houses and Self Catering accommodation in and around Stoke-on-Trent. To view more accommodation go to visitstoke.co.uk/stay Scan for more accommodation NEED A PLACE TO STAY? Quality Hotel Stoke-on-Trent Situated within the heart of The Potteries and central to most locations. Only 18 miles to Alton Towers. Within walking distance to the theatre, shopping centre, casinos and restaurants. Contemporary restaurant and two bars. Leisure club including heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Children welcome. Free car park. Free WiFi throughout. 66 Trinity Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NB T: E: enquiries@qualityhotelsstoke.co.uk W: princehotels.co.uk 20S 32T 49D 29F 135PBS B&B pppn from C BEST WESTERN PLUS Stoke-on-Trent Moat House C Graythwaite Guest House C A modern hotel offering excellent facilities and a unique and contemporary style décor throughout. Full leisure club, spa and beauty, large restaurant, comfortable bar and lounge. Situated on Festival Park and near to Alton Towers. Etruria Hall, Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ T: E: revenue.manager.stoke@qmh-hotels.com W: bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk 19T 20D 108T/D/F 147PBS B&B pppn from Award winning Guest House in a quiet residential area yet only minutes from the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent. Close to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Keele University and Staffordshire University. Extensive breakfast menu of locally produced food including homemade bread and preserves. Comfortable and stylish bedrooms with free internet access. 106 Lancaster Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DS T: E: info@thegraythwaite.co.uk W: thegraythwaite.co.uk 2S 1T 1D 1F 3PBS B&B pppn from BEST WESTERN Manor House Hotel C Park View Guest House E Ideally located 3 miles from junction 16 of the M6 motorway on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border. The Best Western Manor House Hotel is an ideal base for touring The Potteries and Cheshire countryside. We offer 57 newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms, swimming pool and sauna, restaurant and bar. Park View is a Victorian Guest House in historic Cheadle offering comfortable and stylish accommodation within ten minutes drive of Alton Towers theme park. All prices include our all you can eat award winning breakfast. Winner of 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Audley Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2QQ T: E: res@manorhousealsager.com W: manorhouse-alsager.co.uk 15 Mill Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1NG T: E: enquiries@parkviewguesthouse.net W: parkviewguesthouse.net 9S 15T 29D 4F 57PBS B&B pppn from D 1T 1S 4F 7PBS B&B pppn from B&Bpppn is Bed and Breakfast per person per night based on two people sharing a twin/double room. rpn is room per night To view more accommodation, go to visitstoke.co.uk/stay 23

13 Reynolds Hey E Pear Tree Cottage E Set in rolling countryside this modernised farmhouse offers excellent accommodation and friendly atmosphere. Situated close to Moorcroft, Wedgwood, Portmeirion, Alton Towers, and the beautiful moors and dales of Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Off road parking. Walkers and bikers all made welcome. Garage available for motorbikes and cycles. Superb Cottage in lovely garden setting. One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, lounge, cloakroom, and dining area. Wi-Fi access, all linen, gas and electric included. Private parking at the cottage. Guests personally welcomed with hospitality tray, home-baked cake, and fresh flowers. Park Lane, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 9JB T: E: reynoldshey@hotmail.com W: reynoldshey.co.uk 3D 1T 4 PBS B&B pppn from The Orchard, Clay Lake, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9BT T: E: jennysambrook@hotmail.com W: peartreecottage2.co.uk No of units: 1 Tariff per week to Nags Head Farm Cottages W Blakeley Barns E Three delightful cottages, set in open picturesque countryside on the Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire borders and opposite the Maer Hills (for walking). Ideally located for Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre and Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, The Potteries, Alton Towers, Bridgemere Garden World, and Cudmore Fisheries. There is something for everyone. M6 Junction 15, 10 minutes. Nantwich Road, Blackbrook, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EH T: / E: nagsheadfarm@aol.com W: No. of Units: 3 Tariff per week from to Charming barn conversion set in delightful countryside. Tranquil setting beside Foxfield Steam Railway line. Scenic views over fields/ ponies. Short drive to Alton Towers, Waterworld, The Potteries, Trentham Estate, and Peak District. Ideal for walking or just relaxing. Cosy and warm family run business. Local pubs/good food within walking distance. A warm welcome awaits you. Caverswall Road, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2PH T: / E: donna.mellor@tesco.net W: blakeleybarns.co.uk No of units: 2 Tariff per week to Middle Cottage E Oakhill Holiday Homes E Delightful cottage in the old village of Endon. The cottage is furnished to the highest of standard. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District surround Middle Cottage. Alton Towers, National Trust, museums dedicated to potters of years past, countryside to enjoy and walk. A home away from home. Three spacious cottages on a working farm. Well equipped, warm and comfortable, set in beautiful countryside yet well placed for Alton Towers, Trentham Estate, The Potteries and the Peak District, offering an ideal base for a family holiday to remember. Two cottages can be interlinked to accommodate a group of twelve. The Village, Endon, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 9EY T: / E: alison@middlecottageholidays.co.uk W: middlecottageholidays.co.uk Oakhill Farm, Oakhill, Upper Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4JH T: E: oakhillcottages@btinternet.com W: oakhillfarmcottages.co.uk No of units: 1 Tariff per week from 360 to 400 No of units: 3 Tariff per week 400 to B&Bpppn is Bed and Breakfast per person per night based on two people sharing a twin/double room To view more accommodation, go to visitstoke.co.uk/stay 25

14 KEY TO ATTRACTIONS AND FACTORY SHOP SYMBOLS Factory shops All the factory shops sell seconds (slightly imperfect items) often at huge discounts. Factory Tours Attractions with this symbol offer factory tours. They are only available Mon to Fri and not during factory holidays. It is advisable to book in advance. Ceramic attractions These provide entertainment for all the family with hands-on participation. Museums The City s museums provide a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the ceramic history of the City. Pottery cafes Decorate your own colourful masterpiece in one of the City s pottery cafés. All weather attraction Attractions with this symbol can be visited all through the year in any weather. Gift shop These attractions have a gift shop on site. Using public transport This shows the best bus route to get to the attraction from the City Centre. Factory holidays Factory holiday dates are on page 19. STOKE-ON-TRENT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Contact the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre for: Local, Regional and National Tourist Information Reduced price tickets for Alton Towers Accommodation Bookings (Local, Regional & National) Local & Regional Events Tickets Local Souvenirs Maps & Guidebooks stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk visitstoke.co.uk

15 Road Bucknall New Road Shelton New Road Kidsgrove Reginald Mitchell Way A527 A527 A50 A527 Williamson St Scotia Road Brownhills Rd Westport Road Westport Lake A5051 Potteries Way Hanover St York Street Bryan St Town Road Quadrant Hope Street Etruria Industrial Museum A5051 Davenport Street Newcastle Street Newcastle -under-lyme CULTURAL QUARTER Brewery Street City Centre Coach Park Sampson St Post Office intu Potteries Huntbach St New Hall St Lamb St P o t t e r i e s W a y Meigh Street Fountain Square M 17 M Stafford Foundry St Marsh Street North Weaver Street Parliament Row Tontine Street Tontine Sq Trinity Street Lower Foundry St Market Lane Old Hall St Percy St Street Brunswick St Tontine St C h e a p s i d e Charles St Piccadilly Pall Mall Albion Street Birch Terrace Lichfield St Broad Street Botteslow Street Warner Street Cannon St Lichfield Street Park & Ride A53 Rudyard Lake Bagnall St Potteries Way Leek Staffordshire Peak District Library Law Courts Police Station Hanley Town Hall Piccadilly Market Sq Bethesda Newcastle-under-Lyme John Street Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Hinde St Newcastleunder-Lyme & North Staffordshire Hospital Complex M6 South Junction 15 Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum Dimensions Leisure Centre Moorland Road Stoke City Football Club Britannia Stadium Port Vale Football Club Burslem Park Hamil Road Federation Rd Sneyd Hill Greenhead St Hanley Road Chell Street Sandbach Road Woodbank St Nile Street Leek New Road North Road Elder Road Waterloo Road Newport Lane Burgess St Port Street M6 North Junction 16 Central Forest Park Elder Rd A53 Cobridge Road A53 Etruria Vale Road A52 A500 A500 Etruria Road New Vic Theatre M Trent & Mersey Canal Market Pl Swan Square Queen St A500 Station Road Shelton Old Rd Elenora Street Copeland St Liverpool Rd Hartshill Road Leek Road Glebe Street Church Street Fleming Rd A50 A5007 School of Art Furlong Lane M Stoke-on-Trent Mainline Station Civic Centre & Kings Hall Stoke Ski Centre Waterworld Odeon Cinema Snooker Ten Pin Sentinel Offices Marina Stoke-on-Trent Moat House Hotel Staffordshire University Staffordshire University Fenton Manor Sports Complex Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre Campbell Road Lonsdale St London Road Anchor Road City Road King Street Artbay Gallery St Johns Town Road FESTIVAL PARK Retail Park Retail Park Festival Way Forge Lane Etruria Road Trinity Street Clough Street Caldon Canal Stoke Road Snow Hill College Road Kingsway Hill Street Duke St Grove Road Moulton Rd Baths Road Weston Coyney Road Sutherland Road Transport Lane Market St A50 Town Hall The Trentham Estate Gladstone Pottery Museum A5007 Chadwick St Commerce St The Strand Uttoxeter Road Normacot Road Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum Fire Station Trent & Mersey Canal Newcastle -under-lyme A34 Basford A50 Derby/Nottingham/M1 Lightwood Road Trentham Road A34 Octagon Retail Park Hanley Park Leek Road A52 Victoria Road Fenton Park Quality Hotel A50 A5035 Northwood Stadium Alton Towers Marsh Street South Alton Towers Leek Leek Road Regent Road Cleveland Road Maer Estate Cottages Stone/ Stafford Skate Plaza Keelings Road Graythwaite Guest House 1 M Park Hall Country Park Whieldon Road 4 Rode Hall 5 Denby Factory Outlet Shop 6 Freeport Talke Manor House Hotel Tunstall Burleigh Pottery and Leeds Pottery Middleport Pottery Stoke Portmeirion 23 Churchill China Spode Works Visitor Centre Portmeirion The Trentham Estate Aynsley China Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store Premier Inn 30 Perfect Setting Biddulph Grange Garden 11 Stoke Minster Trentham Monkey Forest Kilnworx Climbing Centre Burslem 7 8 Royal Stafford 32 Go Ape 33 Dunoon This map is not to scale and should not be used as a comprehensive road map. A-Z guides are available for purchase from the Tourist Information Centre, local newsagents and bookshops. Barewall Gallery The distance from Royal Stafford, Burslem, to the Wedgwood Visitor Centre is approximately 11 miles. The Trentham Estate A34 City Centre Hanley Fenton Tittensor Moorcroft Factory Dudson Factory Outlet Shop Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre A5035 Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum Barlaston Dudson Museum Mitchell Arts Centre Longton Cricket Club Douglas Macmillan Hospice 16 Ford Green Hall 3 Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Portmeirion Regent Theatre This map is reproduced from the Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Stoke-on-Trent City Council Chester and North Wales Victoria Hall M M Manchester and the North 20 A34 Emma Bridgewater 25 A500 A34 Newcastleunder-Lyme A53 Birmingham and the South 15 A50 The Trentham Estate M6 A500 Longton 26 A34 A527 Tunstall Stoke 27 Stone and Stafford M Aynsley China Staffordshire Peak District B5051 Burslem A50 A53 City Centre Hanley The Wedgwood Visitor Centre 32 Fenton Longton Barlaston KEY Attraction Tourist Information Shopmobility Parking Market Toilet Railway Station Police Station Other place of interest Bus Station Access restrictions in place. No motor vehicles except from certain allowances. See visitstoke.co.uk and click on Get Around for further information. Alton Towers 35 Royal Crown Derby 36 Alton Towers & Ashbourne TRANSPORT DETAILS National Rail Enquiries T: A52 Alton Towers A50 Derby and the East National Express T: Local Bus Information T: First Customer Services T: Passenger Transport Denby Visitor Centre

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