Stoke on Trent is actually made up of six towns, Tunstall at the northerly edge, Burslem, Stoke, Fenton and Longton at the southerly end with Hanley being Stoke on Trent City centre and collectively known as “The Potteries”. The area though can trace its history back to the latter part of the Stone Age but it seems that the poorly drained clay soil made life here very difficult. It was this clay soil though on which Stoke on Trent was to build its fame and fortune. In the 17th century the realisation that there were abundant supplies of clay, lead, salt and coal was enough to encourage entrepreneurs to establish their factories in the area. Josiah Wedgewood set up his business in 1759 by which time the area was already a major producer of earthenware and stoneware – from its fragmented beginnings to the factories and mass production that dominated the area life in the Potteries was changing. Other, now famous names, soon joined Wedgewood – Spode, Minton, Wood and Whieldon all gathered to reap the benefits and capitalise on the natural resources of the area. As the production of ceramics increased one Josiah Spode II developed a fine bone china process that was cheap to manufacture and demand soared ensuring the lasting success of the region. In order to ensure that it reached the markets the introduction of the railway network and canal system contributed to the increasing growth of the area. As the towns grew in size the first calls for them to be amalgamated into one was as early as 1817 – at this time Burslem was the largest of the towns. Through the 19th century the rationalisation of the towns grew and by 1910 it was complete resulting in the largest amalgamation of towns ever to have occurred in Britain and in 1925 Stoke on Trent gained city status. However the late 20th century saw a massive decline in the fortunes of the area, by now many of the local mines had closed and ceramics factories were closing in Stoke on Trent, there was no longer an appetite for heavy industry. The people of Stoke on Trent already had a growing tourist industry, it relied on the great names in ceramics and pottery to attract people but this was not enough. Then 1986 saw Stoke on Trent host the National Garden Festival – not only did this attract many thousands of visitors but it also gave Stoke on Trent a reclaimed site ripe for redevelopment. Today Stoke on Trent offers a diversity of cultural and entertainment activities that would embarrass some other larger cities, it is continuing to grow and thrive and for the resident or visitor there is probably no better place to be.
Attraction
Aynsley China Visitor Centre
Biddulph Grange Garden
Burleigh
Ceramica
Churchill China Outlet
Emma Bridgewater Factory
Etruria Industrial Museum
Ford Green Hall
Foxfield Steam Railway
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Greenway Bank Country Park
Monkey Forest
Moorcroft
Moorlands Farm Park
Portmeirion Potteries Ltd
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Rode Hall
Spode Visitor Centre
Ten Pin
Trentham Estate
Wedgwood Visitor Centre
Budget
Crown Hotel *book online*
Crown Plough Motel *book online*
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Plough Motel *book online*
Premier Inn Stoke/Trentham Gardens *book online*
The Weathervane *book online*
Travelodge Stoke Talke *book online*
Camping
Sheepwash Cottage Caravanning and Camping Site
Care Home
Collinson Court
High Cross House
Hilltop Manor Care Home
Strathmore College
Strathmore House Care Home
Tall Oaks
Casino
Grosvenor Casino The Octagon
Stanley Stoke Casino
Classes
Dance - Yvonne School of Dancing
Yoga - Anadi Anant
Club
Bidds Live Music Venue
JFK
Jumpin Jaks
The Queens
The Sugar Mill Nightclub
Council
Dentist
Hanley Dental Practice
Harringtons
Millennium Dentistry
Pall Mall Dental Practice
Sneyd Green Dental Practice
Doctor
Hanley Health Centre
Harley Street Medical Centre
Moorcroft Medical Centre
Somerset Surgery
Victoria Surgery
Estate Agent
Butters Charles & Sons
Clarke Victor
Hylton Hill
Midland Estate
Trentown Estates
Golf Club
Greenway Hall
Trentham Golf Course
Trentham Park Golf cLub
Health and Fitness Club
Esporta Health and Fitness plc
Fitness First Stoke
Greens Health and Fitness
Matrix Health and Leisure Club
Tollgate Hotel and Leisure
Total Fitness
Inn
Crown and Anchor
Crown Hotel
The Weathervane
Market
Abbey Hulton Primary School Car Boot
Bank Top Car Boot
Bentilee Outdoor Market
Fenton Outdoor Market
Foxfield Railway Car Boot
Hanley Indoor Market
Longton Market Hall
Monica Warehouse Car Boot
Stoke Indoor Market
Stoke Outdoor Market
Tunstall Market
Warehouse Car Boot
Performing Arts
Barbara Walton Singers
Buttermilk Dance Academy
Coaching With Soul
North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra
Perform Academy
Regent Theatre Victoria Hall
Pub and Bar
Angel Inn
Bottslow Arms
Bulls Head
Cat Inn
Crown & Anchor
Elms (The)
Fox & Duck
Holly Bush
Jolly Carter
Kings Arms
Locomotive Inn
Med Bar & Restaurant
Miners Arms
Old Iron Cot
Post Office Vaults
Queens Arms
Red Lion
Shamrock Inn
Waggon & Horses
Ye Olde Crown
Restaurant
Bonaparte
Elms (The)
Harry's
Le Bella Napoli
Med Bar & Restaurant
Monzil Tandoori Restaurant
Portofino Stoke
Sen Restaurant
Shaffers Hanley
Traders (Stoke-on-Trent)
Zarka
School
Buttermilk Dance Academy
Perform Academy
St Joseph's Preparatory School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Beswicks Solicitors
Grindeys Solicitors
Houlcroft Solicitors
Leslie N Dodd & Co
Salmons
Wilkins & Thompson
Taxi
A B C Taxis
ABC Supreme
Alpha Cabs
Coach Hire Stoke
Hawks Taxis
Kidsgrove Taxis
Mini Bus Hire Stoke
Mini Bus Hire Stoke on Trent
New Yellow Cabs
Theatre
Venue
Vet
Sports Clubs
Audley CC (Cricket)
Bignall End CC (Cricket)
Caverswall CC (Cricket)
City of Stoke-on-Trent TTC (Table Tennis)
Hanford CC (Cricket)
Longton RUFC (Rugby Union)
Penkhull TTC (Table Tennis)
Port Vale Football Club (Football)
Priory Primary School TTC (Table Tennis)
Stoke City Football Club (Football)
Stoke Elite Trampoline Club (Trampolining)
Stoke Steelers Basketball Club (Basketball)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Shops
Royal Doulton
Moorcroft Factory Shop
Cobridge Stoneware Factory Shop
Bourne Sports
Sports 29
Pick A Lilly
Bloomin Marvellous
Boots
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Barncroft Nurseries
Proctor's Nursery
Kerry Hill Nurseries
Jacksons Nurseries
Trentham Garden Centre
Hancocks Pet Centre
Dorothy Perkins
Forbidden Planet
P Williams Chemists Ltd
Ernest G Hanwell Ltd
Gemini
Impressions
J D Sports
Halfords
Crystal Maze
Mountain Warehouse
Allo PIzza
Thorntons
PC World
Wickes
Benny Browne & Co
The Original Art Shop
Victorian Arts
Camargue Gallery
City Framing
The Gift Gallery
This and That Stationery
H Samuel
Hm Finishings Limited
Freeport Talke Retail Park
Mothercare
London Road (Stoke) Oatcakes
London Road (Stoke) Oatcakes
Specsavers
T K Maxx
Hallmark Cards
J J B Sports
Lush
Pets At Home
Pets At Home
Oufit
Topman
Sugar Rose Company
London Road Bakehouse Ltd
Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Keele University Archery Club(Archery)
Tenpin Ltd(Bowling)
Crewe Climbing & Potholing Club(Caving)
Brown End Farm Cycle Hire(Cycling)
Lyme RC(Cycling)
Potteries Cycle Club(Cycling)
Goals Soccer Centre(Football)
Powerleague Stoke(Football)
Butterlands Farm Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Mow Cop Riding Centre(Riding)
Ski - Kidsgrove(Snow Sports)
Stoke Ski Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Stoke on Trent
Kenwood Guest House (0.87 miles)
Kenwood is a family run Guest House in an excellent location. It is within walking distance of Stoke Railway Station and Hanley city centre and in close proximity to Staffordshire ... More
North Stafford Hotel (1.26 miles)
Situated in central Stoke-on-Trent, directly opposite the railway station and 16 miles from Alton Towers Theme Park, this convenient hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the public lounge, and on-site parking.
The North ... More
Swallow George Hotel (1.51 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent (1.98 miles)
Borough Arms Hotel (1.99 miles)
You can be assured of a warm welcome, impeccable service and the highest degree of comfort. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The Borough Arms Hotel and Restaurant is one of ... More
Plough Motel (2.22 miles)
Friendly individual service in our independently owned motel coupled with excellent cuisine. Close to all major routes with 36 en-suite bedrooms.
Whether you are looking for a weekend away or accommodation while ... More
Crown Hotel (2.99 miles)
The origins of The Crown Hotel go back to the early 1800 with the present building being built in 1887 The hotel provides friendly service with no frills comfortable accommodations at ... More
Crown and Anchor (3.23 miles)
The Crown and Anchor is located in Longton, one of the seven towns that makes up Stoke on Trent. The Crown and Anchor offers basic budget no frills bed and ... More
Ramada Newcastle-Under-Lyme (3.26 miles)
Overlooking the Lyme Valley, the Ramada Newcastle-u-Lyme hotel lies in a quiet setting only 3 miles from Stoke on Trent and with the breathtaking scenery and rugged grandeur of the Peak ... More
Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent M6 (3.88 miles)
The Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent hotel is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent, just off the M6, junction 15. The hotel is ideally located for guests travelling on business between ... More | visit website
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