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Stoke-on-Trent Group Travel Guide 2010

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Attraction VAQAS Accredited (national Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme)

Overseas Delivery

Refreshments

Gift Shop

Behind the Scenes Tours

Coach Drivers & Group Organisers Passport

Discount Card

Factory Shops

Factory Tours

Ceramic Attractions

Museums

Historic House

Gardens

Pottery Cafés

All Weather Attractions

Family Fun

Car Park

Coach Park

Toilets

Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Disclaimer: 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.

Key

Contents4 Behind the Scenes Tours5 2010 Centenary &

Staffordshire Hoard6 The Potteries13 Shopping and Markets17 Leisure and Entertainment18 Accommodation &

Meal Stops20 Coach Driver & Group

Organiser Passport22 Support Services

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Welcome to Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire, is a unique Great British City made up of six separate towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley (the City Centre), Stoke, Fenton and Longton – affectionately known as ‘The Potteries’.

Home to the world’s greatest pottery manufacturers and recently confirmed as the ‘World Capital of Ceramics’, the City boasts visitor centres, ceramic museums and factory shops plus excellent leisure and entertainment facilities, so come along and enjoy!

Conveniently set in the Heart of England, the City is ideally placed for a day out or short break. Less than an hour from Birmingham or Manchester and less than two hours from London Euston by train, it’s easy to ‘Make it Stoke-on-Trent’!

How to use this guideThis guide is divided into themes: The Potteries; Shopping and Markets; Leisure and Entertainment; Gardens and Historic Houses; Accommodation and Meal Stops. Within The Potteries you’ll find information on visitor centres, factory tours, museums and factory shops. To help plan your visit to The Potteries, we’ve grouped the pottery attractions into clusters - the City Centre; the North of the City; and the South of the City. Please use this guide in conjunction with coach maps which are in the inside back cover of this guide.

For smaller groupsThroughout this guide this symbol * has been used to indicate smaller factory shops and attractions that may be too small to cope with large numbers, please check first.

Factory HolidaysFactory Tours are not available during factory holidays. The dates here are inclusive and show factory holidays for 2010. 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 Friday 2nd April and working week 5th April

May Day Monday 3rd May

Annual Thursday 24th June, Friday 25th June and working weeks of 28th June and 5th July

Late Summer Thursday 26th August, Friday 27th August and working week of 30th August

Christmas Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th December and working week of 27th December

Access informationLook out for the symbol (wheelchair symbol) which indicates attractions with facilities suitable for visitors with disabilities. More detailed information is available on the Disabled Go website www.disabledgo.info

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Great grounds forgroups to visit

Stroll around award-winning gardens, run wild in the woodlands, brave thebarefoot walk, ramble, row, set sail or even steam along the lakeside, hideand speak in the maze, get active with adventure play, quench your thirst,satisfy your hunger and indulge in retail therapy amidst a charmingshopping village.

Organise a group visit, or drive the coach here and enjoy free entry and acomplimentary meal.

All great grounds for groups to visit The Trentham Estate.

The Estate hosts even more grounds to visit... get up close and personalat the Monkey Forest, fly high at Aerial Extreme, stay over at Premier Inn!Joint tickets available.

www.trentham.co.uk

Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JGCall 01782 645215Email [email protected]

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New for 2010

Wedgwood Museum

WedgWOOd disCOveRy day Coffee/Tea on arrival, introductory talk, guided tour and handling session. An opportunity to look in detail at some of the Museum’s famous pots.

Price: £15 per person (including admission into the Museum)

Lunch: To be at an additional charge to be agreed at the time of booking.

iCOns LeCTuRe A lecture by one of the Museum’s staff before the group goes around the galleries.

Price: £5 Adult, £4.50 Concessions

PeRsOnaL guidebOOk Be privileged! Photography is not allowed in the museum but we will make an exception for you. Create your own digital guidebook of your favourite objects.

Coffee/Tea on arrival, introductory talk and personal guidebook workshop.

Price: £10 per person

To book contact June Bonell on 01782 371900, [email protected] www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk

More details on the attraction on page 10

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Hidden TReasuRes Tea and coffee followed by a tour behind the scenes with the specialist ceramic curators to see the extensive ceramic collections not usually on public display.

Price: £15 per head

duration: 90 minutes

WandeR and WOndeR Tour of the Ceramics galleries

Price: £6 per head

duration: 1 hour plus question & answers, 90 minutes maximum.

Tel: 01782 232323 www.stoke.gov.uk/museum


Gladstone Pottery Museum

POTbank TOuR A tour around the historic pottery site, focusing on how people made pottery in Victorian times with demonstrations of traditional pottery making skills.

Price: £20 per guide who can take up to 20 people, in addition to admission charge.

Tel: 01782 237777 www.stoke.gov.uk/museum


Biddulph Grange

THe WORLd Of bidduLPH gRange A special out of hours tour with a knowledgeable guide who will reveal the history and fascinating story behind the creation of Biddulph Grange.

Price: £9.50 to include refreshment voucher for use in the Tea-Room

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

Contact: Helen Wilshaw - Visitor ServicesManager Telephone: 01782 517999 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk


The Trentham Estate

beHind THe sCenes TOuR A garden tour led by one of the garden team, looking in detail at the schemes designed by Tom Stuart Smith & Piet Oudolf, with a chance to view the original plans and planting.

Price: £6.00 per person in addition to the gardens admission.

Afternoon tea at the Garden Centre at an additional cost.

Tour time: approx 1.5 hours.

Contact: Group Bookings Co-Ordinator on 01782 645215 www.trentham.co.uk


Stoke-on-Trent has launched a series of innovative behind-the-scenes tours, which give group visitors to The Potteries an entirely different perspective of the City.

Focusing on some of the world-class fine china attractions and fantastic gardens the tours have been carefully put together with the keen gardener and those interested in history and heritage in mind.

Here is just a small selection of ideas to provide a taste of what we can do. However if you would like something a little different for your group then get in touch and we can help to put a special tailor made itinerary together. More tours are available on the website just click on www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups

Behind the Scenes Tours

Dorothy Clive Garden

gROWing an engLisH COunTRy gaRden Behind the scenes tour, with the curator.

sTRaWbeRRy CReam Teas and engLisH summeRsAvailable in June and July only. A stroll around the garden with the curator focusing on traditional country garden plants followed by a locally sourced strawberry cream tea (£4.95 per person) served on the terrace lawn.

fRuiTs, HaRvesTs and LaTe engLisH summeRsAvailable in August and September. An in-depth tour of the gardens focusing on the myriad of unusual and surprising plants that are entirely edible. The brave may wish to sample some!

Price: Group price £4.50 per person and party organiser goes free of charge.

Tours are £20 per group of 20, £1 extra for each additional person over and above 20.

As part of the tour why not include morning coffee, afternoon tea or a lunch for the group.

Contact: Gwen Pemberton on 01630 647237 or email: [email protected]


The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will host the largest-ever find of Anglo-Saxon treasure, The Staffordshire Hoard. The whole collection, worth over £3 million is 1,800 gold and some silver Anglo-Saxon artifacts. There will be a selection of around 80 of the most significant, including items that have yet to be seen in public, on display.

The exhibition will be free of charge to attend and the museum has collection boxes for public donations to go towards the acquisition appeal fund.

More items will go on display throughout the year at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery please see the website www.visitstoke.co.uk where further information will be posted as soon as we know more.

OTHeR usefuL WebsiTes:

www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/hoard

www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk

13 febRuaRy TO 7 maRCH 2010

City Centenary 2010One of the few Cities in Britain to have been formed as a “Federation”, Stoke-on-Trent is to celebrate a major 100th anniversary in 2010. Known affectionately world-wide as The Potteries, The City is equally famous for being comprised of six towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Longton, Hanley, Stoke and Fenton as a “Federated County Borough” and after 15 years of being a single-managed authority, King George V made it all official by conferring upon them the official status of a “City of the Realm”.

The city’s centenary will be celebrated in style throughout 2010 with a series of exhibitions, talks, a study day and events which will include the unique Staffordshire Hoard and Emma Bridgewater exhibition both at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

Local author Arnold Bennett, was writing his novels about The Potteries at the time of the Federation, and 2010 happens to mark the centenary of one of his best known books: Clayhanger.

Another local company with a birthday this year is Portmeirion who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. To celebrate this special milestone Portmeirion will be introducing a series of unique products featuring some of its best loved designs each made in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of Portmeirion since 1960.

For further information and to keep up to date with all the different events happening throughout the year just click on the What’s On section of www.visitstoke.co.uk

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Advanced booking is necessary for all tours and some tours do have a minimum and maximum number for the size of the groups. Please check at the time of booking.

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Cultural Quarter

Hope street, City Centre, stoke-On-Trent, sT1 5ddDiscover the 200 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 hotel ware.

Tel: 01782 285286

email: [email protected]: www.dudson.com

maximum group size: 40.

group rate: Free.

advanced booking necessary: Yes.

Contact: Alison Morgan.

Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am - 3.00pm.

minimum Recommended visit Time: 45 minutes.

Refreshments: Coffee shop serving hot and cold snacks. Maximum capacity 40.

Coach Parking: Pick up and set down point available. Few minutes to coach park (Bryan Street).

Dudson Museum

Etruria Industrial MuseumThe Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

The Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store

Lower bedford street, etruria, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 7af (disabled car park, for main car park follow sT1 4Rb)Discover how they put the ‘bone’ in bone china at the last working steam-powered potters’ mill in Britain. Includes a Bone and Flint Mill and family-friendly interactive exhibition. Visit when the mill is ‘in steam’, when the 1903 boiler is fired, and the 1820s ‘Princess’ beam engine powers the historic machinery.

bethesda street, City Centre, stoke-on-Trent, sT1 3dWDiscover the history of The Potteries, including the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. See a Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Relax at the Café Museum or browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts. Follow children’s trails and enjoy drop in activities. Plan your visit at www.stoke.gov.uk/museum.

forge Lane, etruria, stoke-on-Trent, sT1 5nPThe Wedgwood & Royal Doulton Outlet Store is the ideal shopping destination for groups. Shoppers will find all major brands including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Waterford and Minton all under one roof, in a new more convenient location. Exquisite tableware and beautiful crystal, all at unbelievably low prices. With reductions of up to 75% off retail prices and an abundance of great gift ideas, there is something to suit every budget. The superb new location is approximately 15 minutes from junction 15 or 16 of the M6. Free coach parking, group organiser incentives and refreshments available in the in-store café.

Tel: 01782 232323

email: [email protected] Web: www.stoke.gov.uk/museum

maximum group size: No limit apart from guided tours: 15.

group rate: Free. Guided tours of Ceramic Gallery available at £1.50 per person.

advanced booking necessary: Yes – essential via reception.

Contact: Visitor Services Officer.

Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 2.00pm - 5.00pm For Christmas opening visit the website.

minimum Recommended visit Time: 1.5 hours.

Refreshments: Tearoom offering light refreshments, maximum capacity 40.

Coach Parking: Pick up and set down point available. Coach parking in Hinde Street.

Tel: 01782 284056

email: [email protected]: www.wedgwood.com (click on outlet store link)

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.Please telephone for Christmas opening times.

Refreshments: Coffee shop on site.

Coach Parking: On site.

Tel: 01782 233144

email: [email protected]: www.stoke.gov.uk/museum

minimum number: 10.


group rate: For tour and tea £3.50.


Contact: Clodagh Cherry.

Open: 31st Mar to 5th Dec Weds to Sun 12.00pm - 4.30pm.

minimum Recommended visit Time: 1 hour.

Refreshments: Tearoom offering teas, coffees, biscuits and cakes. Maximum capacity 20.

Coach Parking: Off Etruria Vale Road with footpath and footbridge over canal to Museum. If using sat nav follow ST1 4RB.

eastwood Works, Lichfield street, City Centre, stoke-on-Trent, sT1 3eJFactory shop, pottery cafe and decorating studio. Factory tours available.

Tel: 01782 201328

email: [email protected]: www.emmabridgewater.co.uk

minimum number: 10.


group rate: Free. Pottery Café charge per decorated item.


Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. (Pottery Cafe closes 1 hour earlier). factory Tours: Every Tuesday at 11am and more by appointment.

minimum Recommended visit Time: 2 hours.

Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches, maximum capacity 40.

Coach Parking: On Site.

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Café and Factory Outlet

The PotteriesCity Centre including the Cultural Quarter & Festival Park


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email: [email protected]: www.dudson.com



Tel: 01782 834631

email: [email protected]: www.moorlandpottery.co.uk


Coach Parking: Adjacent.

middleport Pottery, Port street, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 3PeVisit our stunning and unique factory shop. Huge array of designs – archive patterns on tableware, natural white kitchenware, excellent seconds and discontinued lines. Enjoy our log fire, tea and coffee. Factory tours now available every Wednesday by prior appointment.

Dudson Factory Outletnile street, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 2baProfessional ceramic hotelware, available for home use at discounted prices.

Moorland Pottery*Chelsea Works, 72a moorland Road, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 1dySpongeware, Scraffito ware, Art Deco Style and limited editions.

Tel: 01782 525203

email: [email protected]: www.churchillchina.biz

factory Tours: By prior arrangement only.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter Sunday.


marlborough Way, High street, Tunstall, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 5nZExtensive range of dinnerware, mugs, fine bone china, gifts and teapots.

Churchill China

Tel: 01782 832001

email: [email protected]: www.ceramicauk.com

minimum number: 12.

group rate: Adult £3.50, Child (5 - 16) & Concessions £2.25.


Open: Tues to Sat 10.30am – 4.30pm. Closed Christmas to New Year.


Coach Parking: Drop-off arrival. Coach parking on Nile Street.

market Place, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 3dsCeramica has hands on displays and pottery activities that enable visitors of all ages to explore the past, present and future of ceramics.

Ceramica

Tel: 01782 577866

email: [email protected]: www.burleigh.co.uk

group rate for guided factory Tours: Factory tours now available every Wednesday by prior appointment, £5.00 per person.


Contact: Telephone 01782 577866 to make a booking.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.


Refreshments: Tea & coffee available.

Coach Parking: On street.

Wedgwood Place, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 4eePoole Pottery and Royal Stafford Factory Outlet offers a wide range of seconds and discontinued lines. The Poole Living Glaze and Andrew Tanner collection, together with Royal Stafford’s tableware patterns, including the Eva Zeisel designer range, along with a selection from Lifestyle Products 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.

Poole Pottery and Royal Stafford

Tel: 01782 525419

email: [email protected]: www.royalstafford.co.uk


Contact: Shop Assistant.

advanced booking necessary: No.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.00pm. Closed Sundays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Refreshments: Light refreshments, hot and cold drinks.

Coach Parking: On Nile Street nearby.

Tel: 01782 820515

email: [email protected]: www.moorcroft.com

minimum number: 20.

maximum group size for guided factory tour: 50.

group rate for guided factory Tour: Adult £3.50, Child (11 - 16) & Concessions £2.50.

advanced booking necessary: Yes, for guided factory tour.

Contact: Barbara Mountford.

Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm.Closed Sundays. Open bank holidays.



Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre

sandbach Road, burslem, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 2dQDescribed 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. Please refer to our advert on page 21.

Burleigh*The PotteriesThe North of The City - Burslem & Tunstall

Phoenix Works, nile street, Cobridge, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 2bHThe 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. For everyone visiting there will be the chance to seek out our special offer in-store promotions. Stock is subject to availability.

Moorcroft Factory Shop

Tel: 01782 820505

email: [email protected] Web: www.moorcroft.com

Open: Mon to Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Sundays. Open Bank Holidays.


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uttoxeter Road, Longton, stoke-on-Trent, sT3 1PQVisit 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.


Tel: 01782 237777


minimum number: 10.

group Rate: Adult £3.95, Concessions £2.95, Guide £20.00. Please note that the adult and concessions group rate is suspended during Stoke-on-Trent school holidays, except summer holidays.


Contact: Visitor Services.

Open: Mon to Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Refreshments: Restaurant offering full range from snacks to full menu including buffets – booking essential. Maximum capacity 54.



Portmeirion Potteries, Longton

Tel: 01782 326661

email: [email protected]: www.portmeirion.com


Contact: Natisha Cooke.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm. Please telephone for Christmas & Bank Holiday openings.


unit 230, Trentham shopping village, Trentham estate, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8aXWith Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion’s umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice with at least 30% off seconds including Spode’s Blue Italian and Christmas Tree collections, as well as Royal Worcester’s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion’s Botanic Garden and Sophie Conran. You’re sure to find a bargain!

Portmeirion Potteries, Trentham

Tel: 01782 657828/743418



Contact: Barbara Hobson.

Open: 1st Jan to 29th Mar Mon to Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm. From 30th Mar to 31st Dec Mon to Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day.


137 - 143 sutherland Road, Longton, stoke-on-Trent, sT3 1HZFactory shop offering an extensive range of tableware and giftware at greatly reduced prices.

Leeds Pottery*

Tel: 01782 332492

email: [email protected] Web: www.leeds-pottery.co.uk

Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm.Closed Bank Holidays.


473 king street, Longton, stoke-on-Trent, sT3 1euWith Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion’s umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice with at least 30% off seconds including Spode’s Blue Italian and Christmas Tree collections, as well as Royal Worcester’s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion’s Botanic Garden and Sophie Conran. You’re sure to find a bargain!

The PotteriesSouth of the City - Longton & Stoke

For itinerary ideas please visit www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups

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The Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Wedgwood Museum

Tel: 01782 282986 (Visitor Centre) 01782 371900 (Museum)

email: [email protected] Web: www.wedgwoodvisitorcentre.comWeb: www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk

minimum number: 12.

group Rate: Wedgwood Visitor Centre – Adult £4.25, Child (5 – 16) £3.25, Concessions £3.25. Wedgwood Museum – Adult £4.00, Child (5 – 16) £3.50, Concessions £3.50. Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Wedgwood Museum Joint Ticket – Adult £7.00, Child (5 – 16) £6.00, Concessions £6.00.


Contact: Visitor Centre.

Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Refreshments: 200 seater self-service restaurant and tea room.



sutherland Road, Longton, stoke-on-Trent, sT3 1HZA 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 Galways Irish Crystal. Visit our Bargain Basement. Refreshments available in our Coffee Shop.

Aynsley China

Tel: 01782 339420

email: [email protected]: www.aynsley.co.uk


Contact: Alison Bennion.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.

factory Tours: By prior arrangement only. £3.00 per person. Minimum 8 people for the tour.

Refreshments: Coffee shop seating up to 70. Open: Tues to Fri 11.00am - 3.00pm, Sat 10.00 - 4.00pm.


London Road, stoke, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 7QQWith Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion’s umbrella, our factory shops have even more choice with at least 30% off seconds including Spode’s Blue Italian and Christmas Tree collections, as well as Royal Worcester’s Evesham Gold, Portmeirion’s Botanic Garden and Sophie Conran. You’re sure to find a bargain!

Portmeirion Potteries, Stoke

Tel: 01782 743649/411756



Contact: Amanda Bennett.

Open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. For Christmas and Bank Holiday openings please telephone.


barlaston, stoke-on-Trent, sT12 9eRThe Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum is the perfect destination for tour groups and travel trade excursions. Just a couple of hours from London, and less than an hour from Birmingham or Manchester, the world famous home of Wedgwood is located on the outskirts of The Potteries and offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the heritage of Britain’s greatest luxury ceramics company. The award winning facilities combine 250 years of history, craftsmanship and creativity into a rich experience that all ages can enjoy including a crafts skills demonstration area, stunning museum galleries, a fine art collection, excellent shopping facilities and superb restaurants. The Wedgwood experience is something not to be missed if you are travelling in the Heart of England.


Shopping & MarketsAs well as fantastic factory shopping, Stoke-on-Trent has plenty more to offer to Shopaholics! The City Centre has a vast range of high street shopping with the Potteries Shopping Centre, indoor and outdoor markets and independent retailers particularly in the Cultural Quarter.

The Shopping Village at Trentham provides the perfect shopping destination with an array of the finest specialist outlets ranging from luxury homeware,

distinctive arts and crafts, antiques and food specialist shops, together with a large Garden Centre which offers a huge range of innovative home and garden products. There are plenty of opportunities for eating out and fine dining on the 800 acre site.

Markets can be found in the City Centre and other Pottery towns. The nearby towns of Leek and Newcastle-under-Lyme are well worth a visit for their antique and bric-a-brac markets.

stone Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8JgEnjoy a unique shopping experience with an eclectic mix of independent retailers and big brand names, all housed in a charming timber lodge village aside the beautiful Trentham Gardens. Be inspired by the choice of distinctive gifts with a difference, and design lead produce for you, your home and garden.

The Trentham Estate Shopping Village

Tel: 01782 646646

email: [email protected] Web: www.trentham.co.uk


Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm, Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm. Seasonal variations apply.

Coach Parking: FREE On site.

All the markets are general markets, selling food, clothing and household goods.

Markets

Tunstall: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor).

burslem: Fri (outdoor).

City Centre: Mon to Sat (indoor), Weds, Fri, Sat (outdoor).

stoke: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor and outdoor).

fenton: Thurs (outdoor).

newcastle: Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat (general), Tues & Thurs (antiques, collectables, memorabilia). Farmers market 3rd Friday of every month.

Leek: Weds, Fri, Sat (indoor), Wed (outdoor), Sat (antiques), Festival of Fine Foods 3rd Saturday of every month.

Quadrant Road, City Centre, sT1 1PPOver 90 stores and shops. Toilets and full refreshment facilities available.

Potteries Shopping Centre

Tel: 01782 289822

email: [email protected]: www.potteries.uk.com

Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm, Thurs 9.00am - 9.00pm, Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm, Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Coach Parking: Adjacent (Bryan Street).

Stoke-on-Trent Museums

stoke.gov.uk/museum

Ford Green Hall

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Etruria Industrial Museum


amazing collections and exhibitions, dazzling ceramics and the story of the Potteries all under one roof!

Open:Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm.Sun 2pm - 5pm.

Bethesda Street, City Centre,Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW

Uttoxeter Road, Longton,Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ

Tel: 01782 232323 Tel: 01782 237777

Home of the ford family for nearly 200 years, this 17th century timber-framed farmhouse is an award winning museum offering a fascinating insight into life in the stuart age.

Open:Sun - Thur 1pm - 5pm.

Ford Green Road, Smallthorne,Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NG

Lower Bedford Street, Etruria,Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7AF

Tel: 01782 233195 Tel: 01782 233144

The history of the Potteries all wrapped up in one museum.

Open:Every day from 10am - 5pm.Shop and Tea Room opento non-museum visitors.

The last steam-powered potters’ mill in britain, it includes Jesse shirley’s bone and flint mill.

Open:Wed - Sun 12pm - 4.30pm. Closed except for booked groups early Dec - Easter.


Gardens & Historic HousesSurprisingly Stoke-on-Trent has some fantastic garden attractions, including the newest and most exciting day out in the country at the Trentham Estate. Set in beautiful country parkland estate, it is now in its fifth year of regeneration creating a unique experience for visitors. There is something for everyone – formal gardens and fountains, wild and colourful prairies, show gardens, woodland and lakeside walks, an adventure playground and Britain’s first 2 mile Barefoot walk, great for your feet, health and general well being.

Do a miniature tour of the world at the National Trust’s beautiful Victorian Garden Biddulph Grange. Ford Green Hall is a 17th Century manor house with richly furnished rooms and a herb garden. Visit the Shugborough Historic Estate where you leave behind the 21st century and step into the real working environments of the Complete Working Historic Estate. The Dorothy Clive garden with its spectacular rhododendron display, Rode Hall with its seasonal snowdrop walks, rhododendron and azalea displays and Stapeley Water gardens with exotic plants complete our garden extravaganza.

ford green Road, smallthorne, stoke-on-Trent, sT6 1ngHome 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.

Tel: 01782 233195


minimum number: 15.

group Rate: Tour and Tea £3.50.


Contact: Malgosia Phillips.

Open: Sun to Thurs 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Closed Christmas to New Year.

Refreshments: Small tearoom serving light refreshments. Larger groups will be split into two.



Ford Green Hall

milford, stafford, staffordshire, sT17 0XbExperience the beautiful sights, evocative sounds, real smells and true taste of a complete working historic estate. Costumed characters lead fascinating tours of the mansion house, servants’ quarters, farmstead and gardens. Tours include “Everything Stops for Tea”, “Conservation” and a full range of Christmas packages. Catering and group incentives are available.

Tel: 0845 4598900

email: [email protected]: www.shugborough.org.uk

minimum number: 15.

group Rate: From £8.50.


Contact: Sales & Promotions.

Open: Year round opening daytime and evening groups.

Refreshments: Licensed tea room serving home-made food.



Shugborough

stone Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8JgThe stunning and family-friendly Trentham Estate offers one of the UK’s most diverse days out with a range of leisure activities for all ages.It boasts the award-winning and lovingly restored Trentham Gardens featuring a circular lake walk, a Garden Tearoom with stunning panoramic views, the UK’s first ‘barefoot’ walk, a large children’s adventure play area, narrow gauge railway, lake cruise and rowing boats, “The hide and speak” hedge maze, and a growing collection of themed show gardens. The vast perennial plantings provide breathtaking displays throughout the year. Also set within the estate are an eclectic mix of shops and eateries in the Shopping Village; an award winning garden centre; Monkey Forest – home to 140 endangered Barbary Macaques; Aerial Extreme, an exhilarating treetop adventure course; and a 119 room Premier Inn Hotel. For full details of all Trentham’s attractions, events, opening times and prices visit www.trentham.co.uk.FREE meal for organiser and coach driver.

The Trentham Estate Gardens, Lake & Adventure Play

Tel: 01782 646646

email: [email protected]: www.trentham.co.uk

minimum number: 12.

group Rate for gardens, Lake and adventure Play:Summer (from 1st April): Pre paid groups - Adults £5.70, Child £4.15, Concessions £4.65. Pay on arrival - Adults £6.75, Child £5.20, Concessions £5.70. Winter: Pre paid groups - Adults £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00. Pay on arrival - Adults £5.00, Child £3.50, Concessions £4.00. Joint group “Open” ticket also available for the Gardens and Trentham Monkey Forest. Access to the Garden Centre and Shopping Village is free.

Open: Open all year round (excluding Christmas Day). See www.trentham.co.uk for seasonal variation or call 01782 646646 for details.

Refreshments: A variety of food and drink outlets. See Meal Stops.

minimum Recommended visit Time: 3-4 hours.


Rode Hall, scholar green, Cheshire, sT7 3QPAn 18th century house set in a Repton landscape containing fine furniture and porcelain.

Tel: 01270 873237/882961

email: [email protected]: www.rodehall.co.uk

group Rate: House & Garden: Adults £6.00, under 16’s Free, Concessions £5.00. Garden Only: Adult £4.00, under 16’s Free, Concessions £3.00.

Open: 30th Jan to 7th Mar Weds to Sun 12.00pm - 4.00pm, 5th April to 30th Sept Tues to Thurs & Bank Holidays 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Farmers Market 1st Sat of each month except Jan.

Refreshments: A selection of homemade cakes, cream teas and hot and cold drinks are available from the tea room.


Rode Hall & Gardens

London Road, stapeley, nr nantwich, CW5 7LHA unique experience of being in a tropical rainforest with dazzling floral dislays and intriguing animals, birds and fish.

Stapeley Water Gardens Palms Tropical Oasis

Tel: 01270 623868

email: [email protected]: www.stapeleywg.com

minimum number: 15.

maximum number: 250.

group Rate: For Palms Tropical Oasis Adult £4.45, Concessions £3.95.


Open: Winter: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm.Summer: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 6.00pm. Closed Christmas Day.

Refreshments: Restaurant and café facilities available serving a variety of snacks, meals and afternoon teas. Maximum capacity 160 café.


Biddulph Grange Garden

Tel: 01782 517999

email: [email protected]: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

minimum number: 15.


group Rate: Adult £5.90.


Contact: Visitor Services Manager.

Open: 15th Feb to 19th Feb Mon to Fri 11.00am - 3.30pm, 3rd Mar to 31st Mar Wed to Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm, 1st April to 31st Oct Mon to Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm, 6th Nov to 19th Dec Sat & Sun 11.00am - 3.30pm.

Refreshments: Tearoom, open as garden.



grange Road, biddulph, stoke-on-Trent, sT8 7sdOne of Britain’s most exciting and unusual gardens with a series of connected ‘compartments’ designed by James Bateman to display specimens from his wide-ranging plant collection. The gardens have unusual features, many of which are unique, including rockwork, a formal Italian terrace, Egyptian court, tranquil Chinese garden and geological gallery.

Willoughbridge, stoke-on-Trent, Tf9 4euA magnificent hillside garden covering 12 acres of Staffordshire countryside. Springtime opens with a chorus of daffodils and camellias, this is followed by one of the finest displays of rhododendrons and azaleas in England. Later highlights in the garden shift to sizzling borders in the summer and early autumn.

Tel: 01630 647237

email: [email protected] Web: www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

minimum number: 20.

group Rate: £4.50.


Contact: Gwen Pemberton.

Open: 20th March to 26th September daily 10.00am – 5.30pm.

Refreshments: Popular tearoom and tea lawn serving home baking and lunches. Maximum capacity 50 in tearoom. Pavilion available for group meals. Open 11.00am - 5.00pm.



Dorothy Clive Garden


Since 1851 Burleigh has been making a beautiful

handmade English product in its grand Victorian factory

and is now the last pottery in the world making these

unique transfer-printed products.

Browse our stunning and unique factory shop, filled with a

wealth of colour and patterns from our rich archives, while

enjoying our log fire and refreshments.

Advanced bookings for groups is necessary.

Please telephone.

Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE

Telephone 01782 577866 email [email protected]

www.burleigh.co.uk

BurleighB U R G E S S D O R L I N G & L E I G H Est 1851

from clay to cup ...pure English

Leisure & EntertainmentAs the home town of Robbie Williams, Stoke-on-Trent is guaranteed to entertain you. As the shops close for the evening it’s still not time to go home, as the Cultural Quarter and nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme come alive with activity. Choose from top venues including the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

The City has an excellent choice of leisure facilities, including Trentham Monkey Forest – the only place in the UK where you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques in a 60 acre forest; Aerial Extreme, a high wire ropes course; and Festival Park in the City Centre that abounds with leisure and entertainment facilities including multi screen cinema, Ski Centre, and Waterworld – the UK’s largest indoor tropical aqua park.

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest city to Alton Towers, just a short drive away. Not only the UK’s premier theme park but it also has a Cariba Creek waterpark an integrated “watertainment” zone.

Trentham estate, The south entrance, stone Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8ayA 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. Walking in the park you are transported into a different world through close contact with the monkeys. Guides are positioned along the paths and are happy to answer any questions. Hourly feeding talks.

Trentham Monkey Forest

Tel: 01782 659845

email: [email protected]: www.monkey-forest.com

minimum number: 20.

group Rate: Adults £5.50, Child (3 - 14) £3.50.


Contact: Joy.

Open: From 13th to 21st Feb daily, and weekends in Mar from 10.00am to 4.00pm (last entrance 3.00pm). 27th Mar to 31st Oct daily from 10.00am*. 6th to 7th Nov and 13th to 14th Nov from 10.00am. Please see website for seasonal variations in closing times.

Refreshments: Café offering hot and cold snacks. Picnic area.



Trentham estate, The south entrance, stone Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8ayA unique fun packed experience on one of the world’s most awesome adventure rope courses! Great for anyone over 1.4m!

Tel: 0845 6521736

email: [email protected] Web: www.aerialextreme.co.uk

Open: Times vary, please phone or check our website for details.

admission: Adult (16+) £23.00, Child (over 1.4 m) £18.00, 10% discount on group bookings.


Aerial Extreme

alton, staffordshire, sT10 4dbJoin us for a unique fun packed experience on one of the world’s most awesome adventure rope courses! Amaze yourself as you take each of the challenges head on, from rope bridges, mid air jumps and much more. No experience or skill required, just a willingness to have fun!

Tel: 0870 444 4455

Web: www.altontowers.com

group Rate: Please telephone for rates.

Open: Theme Park open daily from 20th March to November. Park grounds are open from 9.30am until one hour after the rides and attractions close. The rides are open from 10.00am; closing times are shown daily and are available on request.

minimum Recommended visit Time: All day.


Alton Towers

Piccadilly, Cultural Quarter, stoke-on-Trent City Centre, sT1 1aP

group Hotline: 0870 060 6619

box Office: 0870 060 6649

email: [email protected]: www.regenttheatre.co.uk

minimum number: 10.

group Rate: On application.

box Office Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm.

Refreshments: Bar areas.

Coach Parking: Pick up and set down points on Pall Mall. Coach Parking on Hinde Street.

Regent Theatre

bagnall street, Cultural Quarter, stoke-on-Trent City Centre, sT1 3ad

group Hotline: 0870 060 6619

box Office: 0870 060 6649

Web: www.victoria-hall.info

minimum number: 10.

group Rate: On application.

box Office Open: Mon to Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm.

Refreshments: Bar areas.

Coach Parking: Pick up and set down points on Bagnall Street. Coach Parking on Hinde Street.

Victoria Hall


Accommodation & Meal Stops

Wedgwood Tea Room

Wedgwood visitor Centre, barlaston, stoke-on-Trent, sT12 9eRExclusive to groups is the Wedgwood Tea Room. This classic and sophisticated Tea Room will offer a unique British tea experience. Various tea stand menus are available including a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, cakes and savouries served on tri-tiered stands to complement a selection of specialist teas served in stunning Wedgwood china. The Tea Room sits alongside the ever popular Ivy House self-service restaurant.

Tel: 01782 282986

email: [email protected]: www.wedgwoodvisitorcentre.com

minimum number: 50 in the tea room, 200 in the restaurant.Booking essential for the Tea Room.

maximum number: 54.

Open: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm.

meals offered: Traditional English Tea Room, plus self-service restaurant serves a wide range of hot and cold meals and snacks.

Contact: Reservations.


Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent M6 J15

North Stafford Hotel

Clayton Road, newcastle-under-Lyme, staffordshire, sT5 4dL

Winton square, station Road, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 2ae

28s 9T 43d 38f 118PbsTel: 01782 557033

email: [email protected]: www.ihg.com


20s 15T 45d 8f 88PbsTel: 01782 744477

email: [email protected]: www.britanniahotels.com


Haydon House HotelHaydon street, basford, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 6Jd

2s 5T 9d 1f 17PbsTel: 01782 711311

email: [email protected]: www.haydon-house-hotel.co.uk


Innkeepers Lodge206 Longton Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8bu

8T 15d 8f 31PbsTel: 01782 644448

Web: www.innkeeperslodge.com


Express by Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent

stanley matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 4egIdeally located on the A50 providing easy access to Alton Towers, The Potteries, and the Trentham Estate and many other local attractions. Family rooms available for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Tea, coffee and breakfast stop-offs arranged with prior notice. On site coach parking.

44T 19d 60f 123PbsTel: 01782 377000

email: [email protected]: www.expressstoke.co.uk

minimum number: 22.

minimum number: 90.

group Rate: From £26 pppn B&B.

Contact: Angela Nicholls.


To book any accommodation see www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups or contact the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre on 01782 236000.

Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat House

etruria Hall, festival Way, etruria stoke-on-Trent, sT1 5bQA 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.

19T 20d 108T/d/f 147PbsTel: 01782 609900

email: [email protected]: www.bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk

minimum number: 9 rooms.

group Rate: From £20 pppn B&B; £25 pppn DBB.



The Trentham Estate Meal Stop

stone Road, Trentham, stoke-on-Trent, sT4 8JgTrentham offers an array of refreshments to satisfy any group’s taste. In the Shopping Village there’s Frankie and Benny’s, Mediterranean brasserie, coffee with cake and an Italian bistro. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the garden and lake at the Italian Garden Tearoom. FREE meal for group organiser and coach driver.

Tel: 01782 646646

email: [email protected]: www.trentham.co.uk

meals offered: A wide range of hot and cold meals and snacks.

maximum capacity: 380.

Open: 10.00am – 6.00pm (seasonal variations apply).


Quality Hotel Stoke-on-Trent

66 Trinity street, City Centre, stoke-on-Trent, sT1 5nbSituated within the heart of The Potteries and central to most locations. Only 18 miles to Alton Towers. Also close by is Wedgwood Museum, Trentham Estate, and Trentham Monkey Forest. On site leisure club with Swimming Pool, hair salon, two bars and contemporary restaurant. Children welcome. Free coach parking. Free WiFi.136 en-suite bedrooms.

24s 35T 44d 25f 136PbsTel: 01782 202361

email: [email protected]: www.princehotels.co.uk

minimum number: 10 rooms.

maximum number: 90 rooms.

group Rate: From £16 pppn B&B; from £22 pppn DBB.



Best Western Manor House Hotel

audley Road, alsager, stoke-on-Trent, sT7 2QQSituated 3 miles from M6 junction 16. Created and extended around a 17th century farmhouse, our award winning hotel offers first class facilities. Ideally located for touring The Potteries and Cheshire.

9s 15T 29d 4f 57PbsTel: 01270 884000

email: [email protected]: www.manorhouse-alsager.co.uk

minimum number: 20.

maximum number: 54.

group Rate: From £25 pppn B&B; from £30 pppn DBB.




MOORCROFTMOORCROFTMADE FOR OVER 100 YEARS

HERITAGE VISITOR CENTREHERITAGE VISITOR CENTRE

MOORCROFT HERITAGE VISITOR CENTRE SHOP, MUSEUM & BOTTLE OVEN

Sandbach Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 2DQ E.mail: [email protected] www.moorcroft.com

GUIDED FACTORY TOURS: Booking in advance is advisable

Mon, Wed, Thurs, 11am & 2pm Friday 11am onlyAdmission Adults £4.50 Concessions £3.50

OPEN: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.Saturday 9.30am 4.30pm.Closed Sundays. Open all Bank HolidaysTelephone: 01782 820515

There is something for everyone who comes to Moorcroft

Stoke - London Road - 01782 411756 (ST4 7QQ)Trentham Retail Village - 01782 657828 (ST4 8AX)Longton - King Street - 01782 326664 (ST3 1EU)

(Please telephone for opening times)

FACTORY SHOPSGREAT BRANDS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

MOORCROFTFACTORY SHOP

MOORCROFT FACTORY SHOPNile Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 2BHTelephone: 01782 820505 Fax: 01782 820501Email: [email protected] www.moorcroft.comOPEN: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-4.30pmClosed Sundays. Open all Bank Holidays.

With a vast selection of handmadeMoorcroft giftware and table lampsall pieces sold at the factory shopare less than perfect.

With that comes the opportunity to makesavings of up to 20% off the usual best quality retail price.All stock is subject to availability.

Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat HouseEtruria Hall, Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ

Tel: 01782 609988 Fax: 01782 284500Email: [email protected] Web: www.bw-stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk

*Valid on new bookings only and subject to availability

Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat House is situated in a great location making it the perfect base toexplore beautiful Staffordshire. Whatever your itinerary you can be rest assured that when your groupreturns to the hotel they will receive a high level of service. The hotel itself adjoins Wedgewood’s formerhome, Etruria Hall, a grade II listed building and features 147 comfortable bedrooms, a stylish bar and restaurantand leisure facilities including a heated swimming pool, gym, sauna and spa.

Your group can enjoy rates from just £20 per person bed and breakfast and £30 per person bed and breakfast withdinner.

The perfect package

In addition to these fantastic rates we are offering an exclusive package* including:

• No single room supplement for the first four guests• Free Porter service on arrival and departure from the hotel

• Drivers partner stays free on the same meal basis as guests• Welcome refreshments on arrival

• Coaching parking available• Exclusive guest discounts package that can be used in the restaurant, bar and lounge during their stay

For more information or to make a group booking call the hotel direct on

01782 609988 quoting ‘Visit Stoke’

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Coach Drivers and Group Organisers Passport & Group Discount Card

Participating factory shops and hotels are shown throughout the guide with the following symbol:

Copies of the Passport can be obtained at participating factory shops and hotels, or by telephoning 01782 236084.

All group organisers who are visiting Stoke-on-Trent can apply for a 10% discount card for each member of their group. This will entitle members of the group to a 10% discount off any purchases of £30 and over at all participating factory shops only on the date of your visit. Participating factory shops are shown throughout the guide with the following symbol:

To claim your group travel discount cards please telephone 01782 236084 or email [email protected] quoting your date of travel and the address where the cards need to be issued to at least 7 days before travelling to Stoke-on-Trent.

The Coach Driver’s and Group Organiser’s Passport is a special privilege scheme for coach drivers and group organisers bringing coach trips to Stoke-on-Trent, and there are great benefits to enjoy in signing up for the passport. For every coach party you bring you

will receive one stamp for each participating factory shop or hotel that you visit. For every fifth stamp you can claim a £10 gift voucher to be redeemed at any of the participating factory shops – the more stamps that you collect the more gift vouchers you can claim.

Stoke-on-Trent Groups Desk

What can we do for you?• Accommodation information• Suggest venues for lunch, dinner and rest-stops• Coach parking information• Itineraries• Attractions information• Up to date event information

Tel: 01782 236084 email: [email protected]: www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups

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Support Services

Themes & Itineraries

Stoke-on-Trent Tourism is pleased to offer a range of support services to help you when planning your group visit to the City, be it for a day, short stay or longer.

Contact details For further information please contact: Sam Hall and Tim Sharman, Stoke-on-Trent Tourism, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Hanley Town Hall, Albion Street, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, ST1 1XP. Telephone: 01782 232817 or 01782 236084. Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups

Coach Drivers Maps Series of maps highlighting coach parking, factory shops and attractions in the individual towns.

Promotional Print Supplies of consumer print, general visitor maps etc, for distribution to members of booked groups.

Image bank on www.visitstoke.co.uk A comprehensive selection of images available for use in your promotional print.

Familiarisation Visits Either as part of an arranged programme by ourselves or on an

individual basis.

Key Contacts At all attractions, organisations and accommodation within The Potteries area.

Itinerary PlanningSuggestions and ideas for itineraries/packages, including scenic tours in the Southern Peak District/Staffordshire Moorlands.

Web SiteLog on to www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups for more information on The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent.

Stoke-on-Trent based Coach & Tour OperatorsThe operators listed below offer a wide range of transport arrangements and can also help you with route and itinerary planning.

Bakers CoachesThe Coach Travel Centre, Prospect Way, Victoria Business Park, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent. Telephone: 01782 522101 Fax: 01782 522363

Procters CoachesDewsbury Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Telephone: 01782 846031 Fax: 01782 744732

Copeland’s Tours1005 Uttoxeter Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HE. Telephone: 01782 334466

Tourist Information Centre Victoria Hall, Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD. Telephone: 01782 236000 Email: [email protected]

Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area has so much to offer for short stays and weekend breaks. Below is a sample of the many itinerary ideas that can be found on our website – visit www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups and click on “itinerary ideas”.

Trentham & Wedgwood

Visit the £100 million redevelopment of the Trentham Estate with its Italian Gardens, lakeside walks, shopping village, garden centre and quality restaurants.

Combine with a visit to the internationally acclaimed Wedgwood Visitor Centre and a visit to the new Wedgwood Museum, which won the national Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries in its first year of opening. The Museum houses the majority of the Wedgwood ceramic archive and art collection and has, for the first time in history, brought the entire collection together under the same roof in an eye catching, interactive and creative way.

Shopaholics delight

A shopaholics delight. Plenty of opportunities to shop for your bargains at various factory shops including Wedgwood & Royal Doulton, Moorcroft, Portmeirion, Churchill China, Royal Stafford, Dudson, Emma Bridgewater, and Aynsley. From luxury lifestyle goods to mugs, full dinner services to gifts. There is something for everyone! All at reduced prices.

Peak & Potteries

Stoke-on-Trent is surrounded by beautiful countryside. To the north is the dramatic scenery of the Staffordshire Moorlands and Peak District National Park, offering scenic drives, picturesque towns and villages and a wide range of outdoor activites.

Culture & Heritage

A day of pottery heritage. Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery which houses the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics, the national collection of Minton ceramics and a Mark XVI Spitfire designed by local hero Reginald Mitchell. Visit Gladstone Pottery Museum, an authentic Victorian pottery factory with its cobbled courtyard, bottle ovens, Doctor’s house and Flushed with Pride, telling the history of the toilet! In complete contrast, visit the modern site of the Wedgwood factory with its own 250 years of history. A chance to visit the demonstration area and then a visit around the fantastic Wedgwood Museum with over 7000 artefacts on display.

Christmas & New Year

Stoke-on-Trent offers a great day out for Christmas shopping and the City’s many pottery factory shops are full of fantastic bargains which make ideal gifts. The visitor centres and museums organise a range of festive events and activities and stock a range of gifts ‘with a difference’, including ceramic and specialist books.

Stoke-on-Trent Coach Maps 2010Stoke-on-Trent Tourism have produced a booklet containing a series of maps highlighting coach parking, factory shops and attractions in the individual towns. The booklet should be inside this flap. If it is missing or if you would like additional copies, please contact Tim Sharman on 01782 236084.

for groupsVISITOR CENTRE

Driver & OperatorIncentives

Fixed Price Group Menus

Group Discounts

The Wedgwood Tea Room

A GREAT DAY OUT

The Wedgwood Visitor Centre, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER T: 01782 282986 [email protected] www.wedgwoodvisitorcentre.com www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk

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