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This Month
The Staffordshire Hoard will be exhibited at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent from 13 February until 7th March 2010. The Staffordshire Hoard is officially the most valuable treasure ever found. A Staffordshire Hoard book is available to buy from the Tourist Information Centre at £4.99.
Prizes and News
Valentines Day - Trentham is a truly romantic setting to share a Valentines moment with your loved one and you can enjoy 2 for 1 entrance into the gardens, lake and adventure play on Valentines Day.
The Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre has won the prestigious Best Tourist Information Service in the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards.
Welcome to Visit Stoke-on-Trent
Make Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire your next visit, it is a truly unique great British city, made up of six separate towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley (the city centre), Stoke, Fenton and Longton- collectively known as ‘The Potteries' amongst locals. This unmistakable part of the world truly has something for everybody regardless of the length of your stay whether here for a short break or a week long holiday we have something for the kids and adults alike. Be prepared for a surprise and see for yourself what The Potteries has to offer!
Somewhere to Stay
Modern city centre hotels, 5 star B&Bs, self catering cottages in the countryside.
Staffordshire Hoard
The largest and most valuable ever find of anglo-saxon treasure, The Staffordshire Hoard, will be shown at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery from 13 February to 7 March 2010.Go
City Centenary 2010
Stoke-on-Trent is celebrating its centenary! 31 March 2010 is the 100th anniversary of Federation Day, when the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent came together. There will be an exciting events programme taking place throughout the year. Keep checking this website for details!
Discover more
The City of Stoke-on-Trent is perhaps best known for being the home of the pottery industry and if pottery is your passion then you will not be disappointed with the visitor centres, ceramic museums, factory tours and factory shops from the world renowned brands such as Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Portmeirion, Moorcroft, Emma Bridgewater and Aynsley to name just a few. There are at least 30 attractions based here in the City.
If, however ceramics is not your bag then you will be pleased to know that we have plenty more to offer. Our leisure and entertainment facilities are well worth a visit from gardens like the 800 acre Trentham Estate, a Monkey Forest, Waterworld, Alton Towers or theatres. So whether you want a family holiday or a short city break we will not disappoint. The Staffordshire Hoard exhibition in February is sure to provide interest for everyone.
There are a variety of places to stay from four star hotels , bed and breakfasts , guest houses and self catering within the surrounding area and nearby Peak District National Park. Meeting your accommodation requirements will be no problem at all.
The city centre is the home of the Potteries Shopping Centre and many other major high street brands. However, shops are not all there is to offer as the city really comes alive in the evening too. There are a whole host of bars, real ale pubs and clubs as well as a thriving Cultural Quarter with the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall offering some great performances from West End shows to well known stand up comedians.
The convenient setting of The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent allows for easy access from nearby cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Liverpool which are all less than an hour's drive away via the proximity of the local motorway network. The central location in the heart of England allows for easy access whether you are travelling by road, rail or air. With major attractions such as Alton Towers and the Peak District National Park within such close proximity, The Potteries is the ideal place to come and stay. Click on the ‘Get Around' link for maps and further information
As you can see, Stoke-on-Trent truly has something for everyone, so come and pay us a visit soon, you won't regret it!
