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