Your Stoke-on-Trent guide
Stoke-on-Trent is a haven for art lovers and history enthusiasts. Explore the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, brimming with stunning ceramics and a WWII Spitfire. Uncover the city's industrial past at the Gladstone Pottery Museum, a former Victorian factory. Take a scenic boat trip on Westport Lake or delve into canal history at the National Waterways Museum. Stoke-on-Trent offers a unique blend of artistic heritage, industrial grit, and charming waterways, making it a surprising and delightful destination.
A short train ride from Manchester, this city is worth the trip! Here are some more reasons, we love Stoke-on-Trent:
- City of Five Towns - Stoke-on-Trent isn't just one city, it's five towns fused together in 1910! These towns – Stoke, Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, and Fenton – each have their own character and history for you to explore.
- Canal Cruising - Stoke-on-Trent isn't all factories and kilns. Take a relaxing boat trip on Westport Lake or explore the canal network – a reminder of the city's industrial past and a scenic way to see the sights.
- Festival Fever - Stoke-on-Trent loves a good celebration! The annual Stoke-on-Trent International Festival of Ceramics showcases stunning creations from around the globe, attracting art enthusiasts and locals alike.