Stoke-on-Trent City guide,
including Stoke-on-Trent Hotels by Maria Williams
 Stoke-on-Trent has
been an industrial centre and has been a favourite tourist spot for
generations. Its five cities, collectively known as "The
Potteries" have provided the world with the best names in English
ceramics, such as Wedgewood, Spode, Portemerion and Moorcraft.
Stoke-on-Trent is also a favourite place for holiday makers with its
classic walks, gardens and theme parks, which provide activities for the
whole family.
Places
of Interest:
Most
visitors to Stoke-on-Trent visit museums and take factory tours, which are
available at almost any time, except when there is a factory break.
Visiting Gardens and nostalgic cottages and going on long nature walks
are also favourite holiday pastimes.
- Factory Tours: Most of the factories, such as Wedgewood,
sponsor factory tours on a regular basis and have small museums
dedicated to the company, as well as pleasant tea shops to relax and
enjoy refreshments.
- The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery: This museum gives an overview of the history of
ceramics around the world and in Britain. It houses the most
extensive display of Staffordshire ceramics in the world.
- Moorlands Peak District: This nature park is an excellent place to
unwind, take a hike, cycle, and go on a pony ride. There are also spots
that are perfect for hang gliding and rock climbing.
- Trentham Gardens: These famous gardens are currently going through
a 100 million pound renovation to recapture its former design
originally conceived by Capability Brown. The Charles Barry Italian
gardens are also currently being restored to their former state. The
Monkey forest, with 140 Barbary Macaques inhabiting 60 acres
of English forest, is definitely worth a visit.
- Ford Green Hall: Go back in time and visit a timber framed
cottage from 1642. This small museum will give the visitor an idea
of what life was like in the Potteries before the advent of the
Industrial Revolution.
Things to Do:
Choose
from a variety of activities on your holiday to Stoke-on-Trent. The
Potteries provide great opportunities for shopping, relaxing at amusement
parks, and going for a night out at the theatre.
- Alton Towers: One of Britain's most popular theme parks,
Alton Towers provides the visitor with many exciting activities such
as rides, walks, musical performances and special events.
- Festival Park: Enjoy the multi screen cinema, the bowling
alleys and the gaming rooms at Festival Park. It is not far away
from Waterworld, which provides hours of aquatic fun.
- Potteries Shopping Centres: As one would expect, you can find great places
to shop for English ceramics at Stoke-on-Trent at Potteries Shopping
Centres. The best known brands are available as well as products
from independent retailers. Each of the five towns in Stoke-on-Trent
has its own Potteries Shopping Centre, so it is worth combining
travel and comparison shopping by visiting each one.
- Pottery Festival: The annual pottery festival celebrates
Stoke-on-Trent's best loved product through displays, pottery
demonstrations and fun for children as they learn how to work a kiln
and to make their own pottery.
- Regent Theatre: This classic theatre with a striking Art Deco
design originally opened as a silent movie theatre at 1929. Since
then, it has been restored to its former state, and was re-opened by
the Queen in 1999. The Regent theatre hosts many performances a
year, including operas, dance performances, concerts and plays.
Food
& Drink
- Coffee Shop and Edward's China: This coffee shop has a charming and warm
environment, and is noted for its traditional, English home-cooked
food served by friendly wait staff. This coffee shop is
extraordinarily family-oriented, and provides changing areas and
even bottle warming services. The coffee shop and Edward's China was
awarded with a food excellence award in 2002, and was voted Best
Scones in 2001.
- The Elms:
If you want to enjoy high-quality, classic Indian food in an elegant
setting, the Elms is a good choice. The menu serves traditional
Indian favourites, such as Madras and Korma dishes as well as
Tandoori and even Vindaloo for the brave.
- Ye Old Crown Pub: This pub gives has the warm, friendly feel of an
Old-fashioned English pub, and the staff is noted for being amiable
and quite welcoming. There is an outstanding collection of quality
ales and other drinks to choose from, as well as bar snacks
available.
- The Ruddle Inn - This 17th century inn is located in the
Staffordshire countryside and is an excellent place to enjoy
home-cooked English favourites in the inn's splendid oak rooms.
There is also a bar and a pool room for after-dinner enjoyment.
 Stoke-on-Trent Hotels and Accommodation
Whether
you are looking for a five-star hotel or a traditional B &B in the
countryside, Stoke-on-Trent has a great selection of places to stay for
any tourist. The hotels are situated close to the Potteries' shopping
areas and not far from Stoke-on-Trent's major attractions. You can also
find an inexpensive Bed and Breakfast that is well-located and contains
all of the basic amenities including a private bathroom, cable TV, coffee
and tea service and a Continental Breakfast.
Express
by Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent
Best
Western Manor House Hotel
Plough
Motel
Crown
Hotel The
North
Stafford Hotel
Quality
Hotel Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke
On Trent Moat House
The
Swallow George Hotel
The
Weather Vane
If you
prefer to spend time in the English countryside, there are some
beautiful, old-fashioned Staffordshire inns with friendly staff and
comfortable beds and rooms. These country inns are pleasant places to
relax and watch a game on television, enjoy a meal, take a stroll and get
to know fellow tourists.
Entertainment
If you
like to laugh, go to the Zero Room, which hosts the best of professional
an amateur comedy. The Stoke-on-Trent playhouse presents five productions
a year featuring amateur talent and touring companies. The famous Regent
Theatre is a picturesque theatre which features operas, dance
performances, concerts and plays.
Stoke-on-Trent
has something for every tourist, from amusement park rides, to ceramic
shopping and sightseeing. Whether you want to spend the day exploring
factories by tour or you are looking for the finest dining available,
Stoke-on-Trent is the prefect place to fulfil your desires. At
Stoke-on-Trent, you can witness the best of Britain's past, present and
future.
About
the Author: Name: Maria Williams Website:
http://www.sleepuk.com Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers
of cheap uk hotels.
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