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