Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Top Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent
The 10 Best Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent, England
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. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries, including the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics and The Staffordshire Hoard, a trove of Anglo-Saxon treasure! The museum has more than one hundred and fifty thousand objects on display across a range of subjects including; Ceramics, archaeology (including the Staffordshire Hoard), fine and decorative arts, natural sciences and social history. We have a lively and engaging exhibitions and events programme with many free events for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon snack in our relaxing Café Museum with regular musical accompaniment by Frank Leigh. Browse in The Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts, cards, books and souvenirs of the Potteries.
Reviewed By PatrickR414
lovely attraction, close to Tesco so easy to park, started off in the cafe delicious local oatcakes and full range of dishes and cakes, very clean, lovely meal and friendly staff. visited the Staffordshire Hoard, stunning display. the pottery and china rooms were fantastic. there was a delightful street scene of houses in the early 19th century, a chip shop with coal fired range, a chemist, fire station and a school room, a typical parlour and a wash house too, and a full sized dolls house complete with amazing furniture
2. Trentham Monkey Forest
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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
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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. The Regent Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 431 reviews
Reviewed By annetteparton - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Excellent performance and a good laugh x had a wonderful night , keeping up our family tradition for Christmas.. Johnathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson never fail to make us laugh x great for all ages . Facilities are really good but a bit pricey
6. Westport Lake
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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. Trentham Shopping Village
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4.5 based on 941 reviews
With 77 timber lodges housing amazing Shops, Cafes and Restaurants and a lovely friendly village atmosphere, you will love our unique shopping experience. Beware! You'll be tempted by our independent retailers and big brand names. The award-winning Trentham Garden Centre, is MASSIVE and offers a huge range of indoor and outdoor lifestyle and gardening products. Parking is FREE, so there's no need to worry that your ticket is expiring, take your time to browse and enjoy something to eat and drink while you're here. Trentham is a real foodies destination with an array of eateries catering for ladies who lunch, family feasts, sumptuous snacks and romantic dinners, with everything from fish and chips to contemporary Mediterranean on offer! Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper.
Reviewed By Dave558899 - Kent, United Kingdom
What a fantastic shopping village food drink glass ware clothing etc etc oh and the pick and mix swwet shop ( our 18 yr old was very pleased ☺) Fantastic back drop of the grpunds / gardens (seen through the entrance) Next time we drive up (we are based in kent) we will definatly going to make the time for a walk to enjoy
8. Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By davidwilliambarnes - Blackpool, United Kingdom
The exterior of the Station is very good looking - olde but well presented. The inside is modern and clean with good amenities. Has a café and pub and the toilets were spotless - what more could you ask for? Oh yes, the train was on time as well and the staff were pleasant.
9. Waterworld
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3.5 based on 3,248 reviews
The UK’s No.1 Tropical Aqua Park is based in the Heart of the Midlands. Waterworld is an epic adventure for the whole family to enjoy. A great day out in Staffordshire. Prepare yourself for our breath taking white knuckle rides. Experience 375 feet of ups and downs in a single raft. Race family and friends with exciting twists and turns. Descent into our plunge pools or just relax in our Bubble Pools. Jump and ride the waves in our beach effect wave pool or dare you brave the dark cave of our rapids ride with family and friends. In late 2019, we wanted our loyal guests to be the first to know our gigantic new wave system had been installed. This complements our four brand new super thrill rides in Tornado Alley, featuring Thunderbolt, Cyclone, Hurricane and Stormchaser. The tallest, fastest water slides in the UK… Ride them if you dare! We have a large restaurant, which offers a full range of freshly prepared meals, including halal, gluten-free, and nut free choices.
Reviewed By Lindabriant2
I visited with my children and grandchildren on Saturday and had a wonderful time. I was a spectator and was able to sit in the cafe area to have a cup of tea whilst the younger ones had fun! The park is suitable for all ages, with some enjoying the new big slides whilst the younger members of our party enjoyed the smaller jungle part. They had lots of fun and were exhausted by the end of the day. We will be back soon.
10. Foxfield Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
