What to See in Staffordshire

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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses Designated Collections and displays fine and decorative arts, costume, local history, archaeology and natural history collections as well as the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. It is also home to the fascinating Staffordshire Hoard and the outstanding Spitfire Gallery. Relax at the museum cafe or browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts. Follow children's trails and enjoy drop-in activities and special events. There are also changing exhibitions throughout the year.

2. Middleport Pottery

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Visit the former home of the Great Pottery Showdown ! Take the Heritage Trail or Factory Tours, have something to eat at The Packing House Café, explore Middleport Studios or treat yourself to something from the Burleigh Factory shop. It’s a great day out for all the family!

3. Hanley Park

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Hanley Park, one of the city's heritage parks has undergone a multi-million pound restoration to restore its beautiful heritage features. Close to both the City Centre and the railway station with designated green flag status. It is a beautiful green space in which to spend some time.

Facilities include the Pavillion; a restored Boathouse; an all weather, floodlit sports zone for cricket, football, basketball, hockey and tennis; restored bandstand; crown green bowling green; fishing; lake and fountains; sensory play area; children's play zone; and public art sculptures.

The 60-acre park, which opened in 1897, has had its bandstand restored, and its boathouse brought back to life along with a whole raft of other improvements.

4. Westport Lake

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Westport Lake is Stoke-on-Trent's largest expanse of water and its one of the best places on the canal system to watch birds. Take a stroll along the edge lake to the visitor centre and café run by the Wildlife Trust. It's a great place to start your visit and discover more about the area and its fascinating wildlife. From the lake  walk along the Trent & Mersey Canal, which takes you into Burslem and Stoke on Trent's potteries along the towpath. You could stop at the Oatcake Boat, moored 

 Westport Lake is Stoke-on-Trent's largest expanse of water and its one of the best places on the canal system to watch birds. Take a stroll along the edge lake to the visitor centre and café run by the Wildlife Trust. It's a great place to start your visit and discover more about the area and its fascinating wildlife. From the lake  walk along the Trent & Mersey Canal, which takes you into Burslem and Stoke on Trent's potteries along the towpath. You could stop at the Oatcake Boat, moored 

5. Stoke City Football Club – Bet 365 Stadium.

Home to Championship Football Club Stoke City aka ‘The Potters’ ! The venue offers a fantastic fan experience with great food, drink and entertainment in the fan zone. The stadium is well known for it's incredible atmosphere. Stadium tours are available throughout the year whilst it also offers a programme of exciting events to ensure that opportunities to enjoy great social experiences will extend well beyond matchdays.

From evenings with former players and sporting dinners to golf days and darts’ nights, there is something for everyone throughout the year.