Activities & attractions in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent is world famous for its pottery industry. Discover and explore this fascinating part of Stoke-on-Trent´s cultural heritage with an array of world class and unique pottery and ceramic museums, visitor centres, factory tours, ceramic cafes and factory shops. You will not leave disappointed. The luxury lifestyle brands of Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Emma Bridgewater, Moorcroft and Portmeirion are all here.The new, modern and contemporary Wedgwood Museum provides an excellent opportunity to sample the industry that made Stoke-on-Trent ´The Potteries´. There are plenty of hands-on opportunities where you can roll up your sleeves and throw a pot yourself or make a china flower yourself! Try the Gladstone Pottery Museum experience with pot throwing, china flower making and a full events programme. Find out what a saggar makers bottom knocker is and see the

If it is fun for all the family that you are looking for, a trip to the Trentham Estate provides for all tastes and interests. The UK´s most exciting garden and parkland restoration project includes the country?s only Monkey Forest, a Shopping Village with over 70 retail stores, Observation Wheel and the breathtaking Italian Gardens. There is an adventure playground, maze and brand new for 2009 a beautiful tearoom to sit and relax in. For other fun and entertainment then try Waterworld, the tropical waterpark on Festival Park, AltonTowers is only a short drive away so is walking in the Peak District national park or National Trust properties such as Shugborough Estate or other gardens at Biddulph Grange, Dorothy Clive and Stapeley Water Gardens.

At night you can visit a West End Show at the Regent Theatre, see a TV comedian at the Victoria Hall, a serious play at the New Vic Theatre or come dancing at one of the nightclubs. Try and win some cash at one of the many Casinos in the City Centre or just enjoy a drink in a bar or a visit to one of the many restaurants from Indian, Italian, Chinese or English there will be something for everyone.