Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Top Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent
10 Nature & Parks in Stoke-on-Trent That You Shouldn't Miss
Stoke-on-Trent (/stoʊk ɒn trɛnt/ ( listen); often abbreviated to Stoke) is a city and unitary authority area in Staffordshire, England, with an area of 36 square miles (93 km). Together with the neighbouring boroughs of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands, it is part of North Staffordshire. In 2016, the city had a population of 261,302.
Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent
1. Caldon Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By davide79_12 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Walked the remaining sections of the Cauldon Canal after the Covid-19 lockdown. Continuing our walk at Stockton Brook and it's deep locks it continues through to sleepy Endon past the boat yard and into the beautiful Staffordshire Moorland countryside. Then onto Denford where it branches off separately to Leek and Froghall Wharf branches. If you take the Leek branch it takes you over the Froghall Wharf branch by aqueduct (quite spectacular engernering) and mehanders it's way then through Longsdon to Leek, not forgetting the passage through the Leek tunnel. The Froghall Wharf branch takes you past the Holly Bush canalside Inn, onto Cheddleton - past it's historical Flint Mill and Steam Railway. Then the scenery becomes rather spectacular and beautiful. A river section incorporating the River Churnet and running alongside the Consall steam railway. Churnet Valley scenery all the way which is glorious. Onto Froghall Wharf, not forgetting the narrow Froghall tunnel before. Then hitting the end at the basin. A marvolous canal walk to be sampled by all.
2. Trentham Monkey Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,104 reviews
The perfect day out for all the family! Trentham Monkey Forest is completely unique to the UK. It is the only place that you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful Staffordshire woodland.
Reviewed By 168melh
Came here with my two young children and absolutely loved it walking so close to the monkeys they where monkeys everywhere you looked playing grooming and sitting on grass and up trees even managed to see a couple of baby monkeys great place for a family day out there is plenty to do other than look at the monkeys
3. Trentham Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,646 reviews
The Trentham Estate is home to the award-winning Trentham Gardens featuring The Italian Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith, and the Floral Labyrinth and Rivers of Grass by Piet Oudolf and vast wildflower and woodland meadow plantings by Nigel Dunnett. A fascinating wire fairy sculpture trail, fab childrens adventure playground with the UK's first barefoot walk, a family-friendly maze, mile-long Capability Brown lake with seasonal boat and train trips. Trentham Monkey Forest, Trentham Treetop Adventure and Trentham Shopping Village with 50 shops and 14 cafes and restaurants can also be found at The Trentham Estate. You'll find something for everyone here.
Reviewed By gloopyicecream - Walsall, United Kingdom
Fantastic dramatic gardens, loads of grasses and wild flowers - even the fairy sculptures move with the wind (the sculptures are really cleverly created in wire and have dandelion seeds floating from flower, really brilliant). My girls 9-14 loved finding the 20 odd sculptures in creative places around the park. Good outdoor play area and the bare foot walk is really good and nicely muddy (there are shower heads to clean it all off). There was ice-cream in the shop but i waited till i got outside for a Cadwalders (as i used to make that ice-cream). The caramac and the salted caramel were both delicious and creamy.
4. Longton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By kennysquiz - Longton, United Kingdom
Longton Park is a fantastic place. So well looked after great children's play area- tennis courts in Great condition - Nice cafe- and well kept large water area with ducks etc- beautiful
5. Biddulph Grange Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,194 reviews
Reviewed By ewenbaxter - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Wonderful gardens and well worth a visit, National Trust staff were very helpful and happy to spend time explaining the history behind the house and gardens.
6. Westport Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By RandRH - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Westport lake is a lovely place to go for a stroll when you need a break from work and stress! Good paths for walking, running and cycling. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Small pool and larger lake, plenty of wildlife to see. There’s also a wooded section with breeding pool, this is harder to access for some. Great cafe on site with a balcony overlooking the water. If you’re lucky you can catch the oatcake boat on the canal!
7. Burslem Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 123Tunstall - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Often overlooked Burslem Park is a gem. Enjoy a very p.easant stroll and see the fountain and lake and gardens.
8. Stoke Ski Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
We offer a full programme of Ski and Snowboard lessons (see our website for lesson times), as well as tubing on two different slopes, one a bit tamer for our younger guests (£5/person/hour), and one for the adrenalin junkies (£10/person/hour). Booking essential.
Reviewed By SkiNixon
I had a few last minute lessons here in January before a ski trip. My son learned to ski here and is now a freestyle skier at another local dry slope. Anyway, we visited today (July 2nd) for recreational skiing and had a as usual fun time on both slopes. The staff here are very friendly and helpful, the cafe is well stocked and the guy is always happy to help. We both love visiting this centre, top class. See you again soon.
9. Queen's Park
10. Knypersley Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By scouse_mouse_2000uk - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Drove up from Liverpool with hubby and friends. Had a lovely walk around the reservoir, found the Well and the Wardens Tower. Great for families and dog walking. Peaceful and beautiful.
