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Without a doubt, Stoke-on-Trent holds the title as the most modernized, cosmopolitan city in the whole of Staffordshire. In actuality, the Stoke-on-Trent metropolitan area encompasses the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, which lies south of Stoke-on-Trent proper. Regardless of which area you choose to visit, Stoke-on-Trent has the full lot of things to see and do whilst on holiday.
Goings-on in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is considered by craft enthusiasts as the seat of Britain's ceramics industry and indeed the world, hence Stoke-on-Trent's moniker "the potteries". The Wedgwood Museum in Stoke-on-Trent contains an impressive collection of rare ceramics. Even the historical factories in Stoke-on-Trent are available for tours throughout the year. So when you visit, try your hand at pottery making on one of these tours.
Festival Park contains plenty of fun, wholesome activities suitable for the whole family such as water sports, pin bowling, and even winter sports, too. First-time visitors interested in retail therapy would do well to visit one of the dozens of high street shops specializing in ceramics. Casual walks in the Trentham Gardens are yet another activity at your disposal in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent Entertainments and Leisure
You will be spoilt for choice of fine places to dine whilst in Stoke-on-Trent. Most of the highly rated restaurants lie near city centre or near Newcastle-upon-Lyme. Certainly, Stoke-on-Trent has its fair share of pubs, bars, and nightlife establishments, as well.
But if late nights in city centre do not suit your tastes, treat yourself to some of the city's cultural entertainments and tour the City Museum and Art Gallery. Also, Stoke-on-Trent is home to several theatres which have plenty of goings-on throughout the year.
But after all the eating and drinking on your holiday, stay active whilst in Stoke-on-Trent and enjoy a lovely day out cycling in one of the most "green" cities in the whole of Britain. You can also have a canal side walk if you prefer a long leisure stroll in the city.
How to Travel to Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent's travel infrastructure is impressive for a city of its stature. Hanley Bus Station in city centre serves the entire metropolitan area as well as National Express services. Curiously, Stoke-on-Trent is also accessible by bicycle via the National Cycle Route 5. Or you can arrive in Stoke-on-Trent by utilising the canal, too.
For motoring directions to Stoke-on-Trent, simply follow the M6 between Manchester and Birmingham and keep watch for the number 15 junction. Then, follow the A500 in order to arrive straightaway in Stoke-on-Trent city centre.
But if you fancy travelling by rail, Stoke-on-Trent lies along the Stafford-Manchester Line, which is part of the West Coast Main Line for clarification. Other stations within the Stoke-on-Trent metropolitan area include the Longport Railway Station and the Longton Railway Station, too.
Stoke-on-Trent Places to Stay
As you would expect of a major metropolitan area, Stoke-on-Trent has some rather choice accommodations from which to choose. As a matter of fact, the city is home to many top tier hotels. But you can easily find reasonable accommodations close to city centre, as well. So visit Stoke-on-Trent this travel season and partake of Staffordshire's most visited city.
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