Title: Cotton Travel Guide: Best of Cotton, Stoke-on-Trent Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cotton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotton-Hotels.d553248635975875646.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cotton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotton-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975875646.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cotton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cotton.d553248635975875646.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cotton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotton.d553248635975875646.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cotton Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Part of the former St Wilfrid's College, Cotton, a Roman Catholic former boarding school in Staffordshire. On the right is the spire of St Wilfrid's chapel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/ee145db1-f3b9-4817-acae-711a8d2a9654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/ee145db1-f3b9-4817-acae-711a8d2a9654.jpg) by [Roger W Haworth](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3860) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Looking down to Trubshaw's Caldon Tramway Taken from just below the A52, this shows the 1847 Caldon Tramway crossing an embankment adjacent to the white building. An overbridge can be seen at the right hand end of the bank, where the farm road wriggles to cross it. Part of the tramway formation has been used by water services.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/01ca47f6-7fd3-42e5-b526-8e526d4f846f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/01ca47f6-7fd3-42e5-b526-8e526d4f846f.jpg) by [Maxwell S W Birchenough](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29225) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cauldon Limestone quarry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/0a85bd27-6f40-44eb-b7ac-966feb8708af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/0a85bd27-6f40-44eb-b7ac-966feb8708af.jpg) by [Hazel Mills](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39066) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Embankment on the 1785 Caldon Low Railway There were four phases of tramroad building between Caldon Low Quarry and the Caldon Canal at Froghall. The second of these was a single-track wooden waggon-way, topped with iron, which ran along this low embankment. The waggons were horse-drawn singly, with no signalling or other controls. Traffic travelling in opposite directions was handled by providing passing loops at intervals along the line.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/cb815730-2e7d-4728-95f8-ccc3ad960e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/cb815730-2e7d-4728-95f8-ccc3ad960e36.jpg) by [Ian Calderwood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13873) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Industrial Units at Moorside near Cauldon Lowe These industrial units are at Moorside near the village of Cauldon Lowe in the Staffordshire moorlands. The high location enjoys extensive views over the moorlands towards Cheadle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/e7f409cf-897c-47d3-8bd0-36a56c651fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975875646/e7f409cf-897c-47d3-8bd0-36a56c651fb6.jpg) by [Mike Bardill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4790) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Cotton Things to do - Top hotels in Cotton - Top Holiday Rentals in Cotton ![Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66400/66342/7dc7c586_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG 2nd Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent England £54 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Branston Water Park and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (764 reviews) Our room was ready for check-in rm 122\. The shut window let alot of noise in from busy road. Pillows arent the comfiest. The breakfast was good, nice selection, hot english breakfast and tasty crispy bacon. My night was disturbed at 1.30am-2.30am by noisy guests slamming door and arguing loudly so ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=66342&PinnedHotelID=66342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875646) ![Buxton Crescent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48360000/48358100/48358003/7d8359b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buxton Crescent The Crescent Buxton England £171 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (962 reviews) No spa access included even though its not listed as a chargeable extra. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=48358003&PinnedHotelID=48358003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875646) ![The Tytherington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45580000/45574600/45574526/ca718635_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tytherington 90 Dorchester Way Macclesfield England £71 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Macclesfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (779 reviews) Great rooms, very clean and accessible Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=45574526&PinnedHotelID=45574526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875646) [See all 3,295 properties in Cotton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975875646) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Stay Company Friar Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19740300/19740287/8ba8bf9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Stay Company Friar Gate 62 - 64 Friar Gate Derby England Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Chapel Street Arts Centre ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-The-Stay-Company-Friar-Gate.h19740287.Hotel-Information) ![Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122120000/122111100/122111008/f90c4849_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ensuite3 Woodhouse private bath 2kitchen 23 Woodhouse St Stoke-on-Trent England Stay at this apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Stoke Minster and Kings Hall are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews) Although the message said someone would be there to greet me, I wasn't sure who, so followed the instructions for the key collection with no problem. Room very spacious, but could do with a socket near the bed and blackout curtains with the bright light in the back. Tried to watch TV, but there were ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Ensuite3-Woodhouse-Private-Bath-2kitchen.h122111008.Hotel-Information) ![Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90100000/90097800/90097707/26024a3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. Buxton England Stay at this cottage in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lud's Church and Swain's GoCart are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews) A fantastic property with everything we needed for a relaxing few days break. Excellent location where you can choose either to chill in the peace and quiet of the country like we did, or visit places easily such as Leek and Buxton. Facilities were spot on and really clean. Communication with the ... 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Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alton-Towers-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088073.Attraction) ![Trentham Gardens showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088077/79197562-ad9b-4c13-9fec-0b2425fb0a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trentham Gardens Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Gardens-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088077.Attraction) ![Adult Barbary Macaque.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532492531/1fc08a4d-67ac-4d2e-9620-0e33f4e8429e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trentham Monkey Forest Why not visit the animals who live at Trentham Monkey Forest during your trip to Swynnerton? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Monkey-Forest-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621532492531.Attraction) ![Gladstone Pottery Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088075/2bc8af8f-1c7b-43b2-ae08-8fb8884f569f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gladstone Pottery Museum Darkened turrets and bottle ovens of this working plant and museum present insights into countless factories that formed part of Staffordshire’s culture and landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Pottery-Museum-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088075.Attraction) ![Wedgwood Visitor Centre showing wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024610/367951e7-07e3-4380-a9c8-8adae0f3c779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World of Wedgwood Tours offer factory floor access in this ceramics powerhouse, while the museum showcases historic pottery and explains the industrial impact of Josiah Wedgwood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/World-Of-Wedgwood-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621533024610.Attraction) ![Hanley Potteries Museum featuring aircraft and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088071/699dd7c0-e154-49a1-bceb-63d6811bdb01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery A huge stash of Anglo-Saxon gold and a Spitfire aircraft are among the treasures that help this museum tell the story of the Potteries region. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Potteries-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088071.Attraction) ## Cities near Cotton ![Stoke-on-Trent showing a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5701/21e184fa-d95a-4a00-8f3b-c4673cf24809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stoke-on-Trent ![Bargain hunting in the second hand and Antique shops of Ashbourne followed by a lovely meal at the Deli.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/69289f54-5118-4938-b645-099793c1ed4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ashbourne ![A panoramic view across the dales towards farmland from the path leading to Luds Church in Staffordshire in summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347643/06747a80-87c2-4b25-b943-84048df45e81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leek ![River Hamps above Onecote](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010295/e28706b9-860f-47c5-8c5a-a758fac0fadc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Onecote - Cities near Cotton - Places of interest [Stoke-on-Trent](https://expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent.dx5701)[Ashbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne.dx55238)[Leek](https://expedia.co.uk/Leek.dx6347643)[Onecote](https://expedia.co.uk/Onecote.dx3000010295)[Oakamoor](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakamoor.dx3000010321)[Foxt](https://expedia.co.uk/Foxt.dx3000011450)[Cauldon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cauldon.dx3000012020)[Ipstones](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipstones.dx3000412187)[Farley](https://expedia.co.uk/Farley.dx3000432365)[Winkhill](https://expedia.co.uk/Winkhill.dx3000448417) - [Peak District National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Peak-District-National-Park-England.d6054094.Attraction) - [Alton Towers ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alton-Towers-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088073.Attraction) - [Chatsworth House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chatsworth-House-Bakewell.d6087699.Attraction) - [Trentham Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Gardens-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088077.Attraction) - [Dovedale National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dovedale-National-Nature-Reserve-Ashbourne.d4361.Attraction) - [Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station ](https://expedia.co.uk/Heights-Of-Abraham-Cable-Car-Station-Matlock.d6194565.Attraction) - [Trentham Monkey Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Monkey-Forest-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621532492531.Attraction) - [St. George's Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Park-Burton-on-Trent.d553248621557045894.Attraction) - [Waterworld ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterworld-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621561942097.Attraction) - [Buxton Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Buxton-Opera-House-Buxton.d6087681.Attraction) - [Royal Stoke University Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Stoke-University-Hospital-Newcastle-Under-Lyme.d553248629334906845.Attraction) - [Fenton Manor Sports Complex ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fenton-Manor-Sports-Complex-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621532492545.Attraction) - [Haddon Hall Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Haddon-Hall-Manor-Bakewell.d6160411.Attraction) - [Keele University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Keele-University-Newcastle-Under-Lyme.d553248634855453438.Attraction) - [Regent Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Regent-Theatre-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248635942558012.Attraction) - [Staffordshire University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Staffordshire-University-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088085.Attraction) - [Uttoxeter Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Uttoxeter-Racecourse-Uttoxeter.d553248621557045892.Attraction) - [Kings Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Hall-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621555971390.Attraction) - [Gulliver's Kingdom ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gullivers-Kingdom-Matlock.d553248634855572606.Attraction) - [Gladstone Pottery Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Pottery-Museum-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088075.Attraction) - [Carsington Water ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carsington-Water-Ashbourne.d553248634855573145.Attraction) - [Kedleston Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kedleston-Hall-Derby.d553248621532492745.Attraction) - [The Crescent ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Crescent-Buxton.d6087685.Attraction) - [Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derbyshire-Dales-National-Nature-Reserve-Buxton.d553248635976197052.Attraction) - [World of Wedgwood ](https://expedia.co.uk/World-Of-Wedgwood-Stoke-on-Trent.d553248621533024610.Attraction) - [Crich Tramway Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crich-Tramway-Village-Matlock.d553248635937575826.Attraction) - [Derby Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derby-Cathedral-Derby-City-Centre.d6087757.Attraction) - [Peak Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Peak-Wildlife-Park-Leek.d811540817662234624.Attraction) - [Cromford Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cromford-Mill-Matlock.d553248621532492742.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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