A Pocket guide to Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent
The Potteries 2011
The World Capital of Ceramics, the City boasts the world renowned brands of Wedgwood, Portmeirion, Churchill and Aynsley and there are over 25 pottery factory shops here. Go on a factory tour at Moorcroft and Emma Bridgewater before painting your own... more details >
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Aerial Extreme - Trentham Estate
Trentham
Our tree based High Wire Adventure Course, set within the tranquil 750 acre grounds of Trentham Estate is a truly spectacular journey. Whether you are a novice adventurer or a serial adrenalin junkie our courses, which can vary in height from 3m to 14m above the ground, will certainly delight you. No experience or... more details >
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Arley Arboretum & Gardens
Upper Arley near Bewdley
Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest Arboretums in Great Britain. Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of the Worcestershire and Shropshire borders near Bewdley, it boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens. The collection includes many rare and spectacular domestic and... more details >
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Ash End House Childrens Farm
Middleton, Tamworth
Ash End House Farm is a family owned farm which has been operating as a Childrens Farm for nearly 30 years. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and educational hands on experience for children of all ages. We are open to the general public and specialize in guided tours for school parties and play groups. Children... more details >
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Back For Good
Venues throughout the UK
Recreating the magic of ‘Take That’. If you like ‘Take That’ you will LOVE ‘Back For Good’! With their amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and phenomenal live performances, adoring fans will be singing and dancing within minutes and left with little doubt that they... more details >
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Becketts Farm
Wythall, Birmingham
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Today, you will find beauty, peace and tranquility combined with excellent... more details >
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Black Country Living Museum
Dudley, West Midlands
Discover a fascinating world when you visit this urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle at the heart of the Black Country. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt at the Museum, to create a tribute to the traditional skills and enterprise of the people... more details >
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Black Country Living Museum - Visitor Information
Dudley, West Midlands
The Black Country Living Museum tells the story of a fascinating period of history. Discover the Black Country in the interpretive exhibitions then explore the open air site where historic buildings and features have been brought together to vividly recreate a past way of life. Friendly costumed characters will give... more details >
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Broadfield House Glass Museum
Kingswinford, Dudley, Stourbridge
One of the best glass collections in the world can be found at Broadfield House Glass Museum in the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter.
The glass collections on display range from the 17th century to the present day and reveal the skills and creativity of glassmakers past and present.
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Broadfields Maze
Powick, Worcestershire
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Broomey Croft Childrens Farm
Bodymoor Heath, Kingsbury
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Dizzy Kidz Indoor Adventure Play Centre
Willenhall, West Midlands
Indoor Adventure Play Arena For Fun laughter & Fitness
Dizzy Kidz is the most exciting 'Circus Themed' Indoor play area in the midlands for children up to 12 years. We provide a safe, stimulating play environment where children can learn, have fun, make...
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Dudley Zoological Gardens
Dudley
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Eastnor Castle
Ledbury, Herefordshire
Eastnor is a dramatic, fairytale castle situated in a 5,000-acre estate in the Malvern Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with magnificent views of the rolling Herefordshire countryside.
- Lavish interiors containing medieval armour, fine art and tapestries
- Knight's... more details >
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Elgar Birthplace Museum and Visitor Centre
Lower Broadheath, Worcester
Set in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire
The Elgar Birthplace Museum gives a fascinating insight into the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar, one of England's greatest composers, whose masterpieces include the Pomp and Circumstance... more details >
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Etruria Industrial Museum
Stoke-on-Trent
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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Stoke-on-Trent
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Harvington Hall
Kidderminster
Harvington is a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor-house south-east of Kidderminster. Many of the rooms still have their original Elizabethan wall-paintings and the Hall contains the finest series of priest-holes anywhere in the country. During the 19th Century it was stripped of furniture and panelling and the... more details >
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Hatton Country World
Hatton, Warwick
Hatton Country World, two unique attractions. Hatton Farm Village has 'acres of fun for the whole family' where you can discover your true animal instincts. There's an exciting programme of special demonstrations everyday with extra weekend and holiday children's activities, so there's always... more details >
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Heritage Motor Centre
Gaydon, Warwickshire
Fun for all the family. The Heritage Motor Centre houses informative and interactive exhibitions charting the history of British motoring from the 1890s to present day. Walk the 'Time Road' and discover how motoring and family life has changed through the decades with period music and memorable events including... more details >
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Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom
Telford, Shropshire
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La Traviata
Venues throughout the UK
The love story that gripped Paris
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias.
Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate... more details >
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Mary Arden's Farm - A Real Working Tudor Farm
Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, and experience life as it would have been when he was a boy. Our Tudor costumed residents will invite you to “earn your keep” and help with the day-to-day running of the farm. Get involved in traditional rural skills such as threshing,... more details >
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Moscow Ballet La Classique Swan Lake
Venues throughout the UK
Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age in the garden of his ancestral palace. His mother observes that it's time to consider marriage and that tomorrow at the formal celebration of his 21st birthday, the court ball, he should select his future wife from the lovely ladies in attendance.
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National Forest Adventure Farm
Tatenhill, Burton on Trent
The National Forest Adventure Farm is open all year round offering exciting indoor play, outdoor play and farm animals. The adventure farm hosts many events throughout the year, including one of the largest Maize Mazes in Europe.
Enjoy a bite to eat at our brand new 120 seat restaurant, selling locally... more details >
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National Memorial Arboretum
Alrewas, Staffordshire
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Over The Rainbow - the Life Story of Eva Cassidy
Venues throughout the UK
Over The Rainbow, the Life Story of Eva Cassidy – Starring Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks), Maureen Nolan, and BBC's Any Dream Will Do finalist Rob Mcveigh.
Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning Musical, which tells the Life Story of this legendary artist, following Eva’s... more details >
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Puccini Madama Butterfly
Venues throughout the UK
Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s award winning Opera returns, with exquisite sets, such as the stunning Japanese garden and spectacular costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
One of the world’s most popular Opera’s, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the...
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Ragley Hall Park & Gardens
Alcester, Warwickshire
Whether it's an action-packed day out for the whole family or somewhere tranquil to get lost in your own thoughts, Ragley has it all... With so much to see and do, visitors often begin with a tour of the delightful Palladian House designed by Robert Hooke in 1680. Ragley has been, and remains, the family home... more details >
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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Shifnal, Shropshire
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Sandwell Museums
Cradley Heath, West Midlands
Sandwell Museum Service has a range of different sites, full of surprises, across the Borough. Most of them are free to visit, and provide a host of different activities and experiences for you to discover. Download this leaflet for information on all our sites, please see individual attractions for relevant facilities,... more details >
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Sensational 60s Experience
Venues throughout the UK
Without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK, this is the must see 60’s show for 2011/12 Original classics performed by 4 of the most popular bands of the 60s Starring
The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gapuk The Dreamers Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The... more details >
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Shakespeare's Houses and Gardens
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit all of the Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, each with a fascinating story to tell!
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Nash's House & New Place
Hall's Croft
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery
Mary Arden’s Farm, Wilmcote
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Stoke-on-Trent Museums - Whats On Exhibitions Events & Activities
Stoke-on-Trent
In this guide you will find information about our four museums and their exciting range of events programmed between December 2011 – April 2012. Each museum is different but they all play an important role in preserving the social and industrial history of Stoke-on-Trent. They all have a story to tell which... more details >
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The Bon Jovi Experience
Venues throughout the UK
Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey, fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi.
Throughout their career, the band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, and they performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans.... more details >
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The Searchers
Venues throughout the UK
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James, Scott Ottaway
In a remarkable career now spanning 5 decades and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away , Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing... more details >
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The Trentham Estate - Something For Everyone
Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
Peace and quiet, fun and action
Are you looking for a day out with a difference, somewhere with something to please everyone? Where you can kick back and relax in a stunning scenic setting, stimulate your senses in internationally renowned gardens and spend some quality... more details >
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The Wedgwood Museum
Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
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Toys of Yesteryear Museum & Toy Shop
Barton Marina, Staffordshire
Come along and visit our Newly Extended Museum and Shop at Barton Marina. Set in a fabulous waterfront location alongside superb shops and restaurants. A great day out for all the family! Thousands of toys dating from the last century with dolls, teddies, cars, trucks, games, comics, annuals, soldiers, planes and... more details >
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Twycross Zoo
Atherstone, Warwickshire
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Waterworld Tropical Aqua Park
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
SPECIAL OFFER
20% OFF The Entry Price to Waterworld with this leaflet, download for details.
Waterworld is the UK's No1 Tropical Aqua Park. Prepare yourself for our breathtaking Waterworld white knuckle rides! Experience 375 feet of ups and downs in a single raft, Race friends...
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