Things to Do in Stoke on Trent Staffordshire
Do you reside in Stoke-on-Trent or are you planning a visit in the near future? The area has plenty of fun things to see and do. Starting from visiting The Monkey Forest at Trentham to grabbing yourself a bargain at one of the Pottery Factory shops in the City. You will never run out of fun things to do whilst you are in the area.
The Monkey Forest – Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
A great family day out as you travel through the forest of The Trentham Estate and view 140 Barbary macaques Monkeys living freely. The woodland walk is a mile long and has picnic areas situated along the route. Every hour throughout the day they have feeding talks and are not to be missed.
Pottery Factory Tour – Numerous Locations
Staffordshire is known for its famous Pottery history so a must visit is to take part in a factory pottery tour. There are numerous tours available including Moorcroft, Emma Bridgewater and Wedgwood. The tours are captivating and last roughly an hour. You will discover all the skills and craftmanship into how the pottery is made.
The Trentham Estate – Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
If you are visiting ‘The Monkey Forest’ why not pop around the corner to the Trentham Estate? You can walk around the beautiful gardens and lake or visit the Shopping Village with it’s excellent boutique shops and food houses. If you are still feeling energetic why not give ‘The Trentham Treetop Adenture’ a try? They have over 25 tree top Obstacles which will keep the children happy. Trentham is a lovely part of the city and is one of the more affluent areas in Stoke on Trent. A lot of new homes have been built in the area and our removals company in Stoke on Trent service has completed numerous projects.
Alton Towers – Alton
Just on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent is the UK’s biggest Theme Park which has over 50 rides and attractions.
Alton Towers is a great day out for all of the family and is home to some of the world’s first iconic rollercoasters. You can enjoy the thrill of all the rides and also take time out to walk around the amazing gardens.
You can also arrange to stay over at the Alton Towers Hotel, if you are on a budget why not stay the night in one of the stargazing pods.
They also hold regular events and are featured in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Events, which is home to many events that take place each year.
World of Wedgwood, Barlaston
Wedgwood had a £34 million redevelopment a few years ago and is set in 240 acres of parkland. The visitor centre is a heritage showcase for Wedgwood and has various demonstrations with hands on clay fun, which is great for all the family. Why not visit the tea room and have afternoon tea. They also have a large selection of the world’s finest teas.
Conclusion
Stoke on Trent is a great place to visit for all the family and you will always feel welcome when visiting. The city has so much to learn, places to visit and has numerous eating venues. There are lots of attractions for a memorable short break or a day out.