Stoke-on-Trent Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stoke-on-Trent showing a river or creek and heritage elements
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent which includes a city
Wedgwood Visitor Centre showing interior views
Stoke-on-Trent

The silhouettes of bottle-shaped kilns at sunset create a brooding, dramatic cityscape in this pottery hub near Britain’s largest amusement park.

At the core of Britain’s Industrial Revolution lies the renowned ceramics hub of Stoke-on-Trent. The factories and museums of the Potteries district trace the development of the city, which is today a modern setting with parks and shopping centers. Discover the heart and passion of the local culture with a trip to watch the town’s soccer team at bet365 Stadium, previously known as Britannia Stadium.

The 19th-century Stoke Minster is the crowning jewel of the city center. Look up at the bell tower and enter the church to notice the ceramic tributes to the city’s potters. Visit restaurants and bars and try the local delicacy of Staffordshire oatcake, which resembles a cheesy pancake with a choice of meat.

Since Stoke-on-Trent formed as a fusion of six separate towns, it has several town centers. Travel south to Trentham for the Trentham Monkey Forest and the Trentham Gardens. The vestiges of Trentham Hall overlook the gardens, where a lake, playground and Italian Gardens have plenty of appeal for a fun family excursion.

Head east to Longton for the Longton Exchange and the Longton Park. This district’s highlight is the iconic Gladstone Pottery Museum, whose smoky bricks testify to more than a century of coal-fired pottery production. Observe staff presentations and workshops to learn about the process. Other pottery behemoths in Stoke-on-Trent include the Hanley Potteries Museum and the World of Wedgwood.

Continue east with your family to Alton Towers, Britain’s largest amusement park. Based around the crumbling vestiges of a stately home, the 500-acre (202-hectare) site is split into many lands. Brace yourself for Oblivion’s vertical drop and the corkscrews of Nemesis. Stay at one of the hotels and watch your kids have fun in the water park.

This Staffordshire city stands between Nottingham and Wales in the West Midlands of England. Arrive at the nearby airports of Manchester or Birmingham or take a train from London to arrive here in 90 minutes.

Verdant parks and pottery factories mark the cityscape of Stoke-on-Trent.

Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
3.5 out of 5
Potteries Way Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England
The price is £67 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£67
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
"Very nice stay"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent
4 out of 5
Etruria Hall Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent, England
The price is £84 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£84
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great nights sleep
"Lady who checked us in was really helpful, nothing was too much trouble even though she was really busy. Restaurant staff were welcoming and friendly. There was a long gap between our starter and getting our main meal which was the only downside. We had to ask for the child’s meal to be brought as ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent
Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent by IHG
3 out of 5
Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, England
The price is £55 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£55
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Easy to get to"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent by IHG
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.
WoodHus Lodge Lovely Specious Room 5
WoodHus Lodge Lovely Specious Room 5
2 out of 5
21 WOOD HOUSE STREET, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Stoke Minster and Kings Hall are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
"We were double booked into the house we had paid for but we were taken to a different one around the corner. For the price we paid it was adequate and clean. Sharing a bathroom with 3 lads who had also been double booked into the same house was not too much of a problem and having a fully functioning ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

WoodHus Lodge Lovely Specious Room 5
Couldon Lodge  Double Room 1
Couldon Lodge Double Room 1
3 out of 5
58 Cauldon Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Hanley Park and Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre are located nearby.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Excellent
"My stay was amazing and lovely"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Couldon Lodge Double Room 1
Couldon Lodge Deluxe Double Room 3
Couldon Lodge Deluxe Double Room 3
3 out of 5
58 Cauldon Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Stoke-on-Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hanley Park and Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre are ...
Couldon Lodge Deluxe Double Room 3
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.

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Reviews of Stoke-on-Trent

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
65
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
88
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
61
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I live locally anyway but my girlfriend has never been here before, she enjoyed it and liked seeing how different it is to her own hometown.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Worked all weekend in the Potteries shopping centre. Unfortunately the town centre around the shopping centre looks a little run down, as I'm sure many town with large shopping malls do.

5/5 - Excellent

Tony

On the whole very friendly people & lots to do in & around the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Some lovely places to visit within 20 mile radius. Good theatres and restaurants. Leisure and walking good. History interesting. Some areas look derelect but you can see that is due to loss of the pottery industry.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

My home town and the hotel is a great location for visiting football club and of course the Potteries and its nearby attractions.

3/5 - Okay

Gnasher

Regeneration ongoing

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