Visiting Stoke

Stoke-upon-Trent, where the spring events are taking place, is one of the six towns of the city of Stoke-on-Trent.  We know, it's a little confusing but each town has a distinct identity.
Well-known as The Potteries the city has lots of interesting and fun places to visit, from Waterworld to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery hosting the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold.
Find out where to stay and where else to visit in the city at Visit Stoke.

Stoke Minster in the heart of the town

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Visit from the Trent & Mersey Canal

The Trent and Mersey Canal runs past the town making it easy to visit by canal boat or bicycle from the excellent canalside paths.

Travelling to Stoke

Stoke is located just off the A500 which joins up with the M6 south at Jct 15 and north at Jct 16, or via the A50 if coming from the east.  The postcode ST4 1HL will get you to the main car park on Kingsway, just opposite Stoke Minster.

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Travel by Train

The town centre of Stoke is a five minute walk from Stoke-on-Trent station.  You can travel from Derby, Crewe, Manchester and Birmingham, direct to Stoke.   We are partnering with East Midlands Railway and North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership to encourage people to travel by train and you can buy your ticket here.

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