North Staffordshire &
The Staffordshire Moorlands

Attractions - General

Attractions

General

POOLES CAVERN & BUXTON COUNTRY PARK

Green Lane, Buxton, Derby, SK17 9DH
Tel: 01298 26978     Fax: 01298 73563
E-mail: info@poolescavern.co.uk
Web: www.poolescavern.co.uk

Take a journey back through time and follow in the footsteps of poets, royalty, outlaws, Romans and Celts into an amazing underworld of crystals, rock and water. 

Follow our expert guides into Derbyshire's most spectacular natural cavern deep beneath Buxton Country Park.

New for 2007 Visitor Centre, exhibitions, restaurant and gift shop. For full details on Pooles Cavern & Buxton Country Park in Buxton, Derbyshire see our website.

Situated at Fletchers Country Garden Centre, near Eccleshall. We hope you will visit us and enjoy a ride!
 

See our Web Site for further details. 

TITTESWORTH WATER

Off Buxton Road (A53) , Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SW
Tel: 01538 300400       Fax: 01538 300599
Web: www.stwater.co.uk
Site open from 7.30am daily, Visitor Centre open from 10.00am daily (except Christmas Day). Closing times vary seasonally.

 
Outside there's a children's play area for all ages, refreshment kiosks - serving snacks, ice cream and drinks, a sensory garden, 2 bird hides, 2 walks and copious amounts of grass to keep the kids happy. You'll also find an undercover BBQ area, so the British weather needn't spoil your fun and plenty of picnic tables dotted around the site.

In the Visitor Centre, we have a new redesigned shop, 80 seater restaurant, serving everything from bacon baps in the morning, Staffordshire Oatcakes for lunch and cream teas in the afternoon.

The centre also houses award winning toilets, including disabled and baby change facilities. The visitor centre has easy access to all areas including disabled parking facilities and wheelchair access to picnic tables and play equipment. For further details on Tittesworth Water near Leek, Staffordshire see our website.

KNIGHTLEY LIGHT RAILWAY

Holly Cottage, Gorse Lane, Knightley, Nr Stafford, ST20 0JP
Tel/Fax: 01785 284553
E-mail : rogergreatrex@aol.com
Web site: www.knightleylightrailway.co.uk

We can build petrol or diesel hydraulic locomotives, in variety of outline styles including steam and diesel, British or overseas to your requirements.

CERAMICA

Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3DS
Tel: 01782 832001     Fax: 01782 823300
E-mail: info@ceramicauk.com
Web: www.ceramicauk.com
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 - 17:00. Sunday 10:30 - 16:30. Monday in the local School Holidays and Bank Holiday Mondays 09:30 - 17:00.

Admission Charges: Adults £4.10. Child £2.90 (4-16 yrs). Concessions £2.90. Family £11.60 (2 adults & 2 children). Under 4's FREE. Groups (12+) £3.50.

Ceramica has been created in the Old Town Hall of Burslem, and has brought new life to this much-loved Victorian building.   There has never been a Visitor Attraction quite like Ceramica. It is a Visitor Attraction for the whole family, they will have the chance to see, listen and touch as they explore our interactive displays and activities in which we will show them how clay is transformed into ceramic masterpieces.

 
Hands-on activities available at an extra charge, including Throw-a-Pot and Paint-a-Plate, your completed masterpiece can then be taken home!

For further details on on Ceramica in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent see our website.

THE COURTYARDS AT SPODE

Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1BX
Tel: 01782 744011       Fax: 01782 572505
E-mail: visitorcentre@spode.co.uk
Web: www.spode.co.uk

Open: Mon - Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm, for over 200 years.

Spode's beautiful and original designs have become amongst the most collectable and sought after in the history of ceramics. The Spode Visitor Centre is a truly unique experience to all those who appreciate the worlds finest Bone China and Imperial ware, offering the visitor the opportunity to have a fully guided factory tours (pre-booking essential), view a video presentation of the history of Spode and the ceramic industry along with a Picture Gallery.

Full range of retail outlets offering items from pottery, candles, cutlery, jewellery, cards, crystal, house wares plus much much more. The Spode Museum contains a unique and unrivalled collection of Spode's exquisite ceramic masterpieces from the very beginnings of production in 1770, through the creative hey-days of the 1800's to the patronage of the worlds' Royal households and the indulgences of the British Empire to the post war era. For further details on The Courtyards at Spode in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire see our website.

THE WEDGWOOD VISITOR CENTRE

Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ES
Tel: 01782 204218       Fax: 01782 374083
E-mail: bookings@wedgwood.com
Web: www.thewedgwoodstory.com

Josiah was a multi-talented visionary: he combined the skills of a scientist, an artist, an engineer, a social and environmental reformer with shrewd commercial instincts. He not only created unique designs that are still produced today but he also revolutionised the manufacturing process. Over the years Kings and Queens, Tsars, Emperors and Sultans have selected Wedgwood for their tables.

Today, collectors and buyers of Wedgwood include the rich and famous throughout the world as well as thousands who cherish and value the distinctive quality that marks Wedgwood. The Wedgwood Visitor Centre is like no other factory visit - not only will you find rare and valuable exhibits tracing the rich history of the company but you will also experience the whole production process from raw clay to throwing, forming and casting, glazing, firing and decorating. You can even try your hand at the potter's wheel! The story of Wedgwood is told through film, exhibits, and interactive displays. You will watch potters and decorators at work and be taken into the factory itself where you can witness at first hand, the latest technology blended with production and design techniques developed by Josiah himself in the 18th century.
The Wedgwood Group - Factory Shop, King Street, Fenton sells a wide range of products from The Wedgwood Group including Coalport figures designed and made by Staffordshire craftsmen.

CHURCHILL CLEARANCE CENTRE

Whieldon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4HQ
Tel: 01782 847258
E-mail: customer.services@churchillchina.plc.uk
Web: www.churchillchina.plc.uk

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday plus Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm.

The history of the Churchill China group can be traced over 200 years of pottery manufacturing making them the third largest ceramic producer in the UK. The company encompasses several well known brands including the world famous teapot manufacturer James Sadler and the bone china dinner ware and mug manufacturer Queen's. In partnership with design icons such as Jeff Banks and Linda Barker Churchill have managed to create ranges that are stylish, functional and in tune with modern lifestyles.

The timeless Willow pattern is also produced by Churchill and remains one of the company's most popular ranges. Not forgetting traditional designs from the Queen's brand such as the beautiful Hooker's Fruit collection, derived from the Royal Horticultural Society's archive illustrations by artist William Hooker. There are two authentic factory shops in the Stoke-on-Trent area stocking these fantastic products. Both packed to the rafters with genuine seconds and end of line stock which include a huge selection of dinner ware, mugs, gifts and house wares all at least a third off high street prices. There is something for every taste and pocket!!

The Foxfield Light Railway Society at Blythe Bridge is run as an attraction by volunteer enthusiasts on what was once a colliery line constructed in 1893 to carry coal from Foxfield Colliery to the North Staffordshire Railway at Blythe Bridge.

Visitors can enjoy a 5-mile steam-hauled round trip though some of North Staffordshire's delightful countryside and view a selection of the society's collection of locomotives, rolling stock and railway relics.

The "Station Buffet" provides light refreshments and there is a souvenir shop.

CHURCHILL FACTORY SHOP

Whieldon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4HQ
Tel: 01782 845097       Fax: 01782 744778
E-mail: customer.services@churchillchina.plc.uk

Opening Times: Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun & Bank Holiday's 10am - 4pm.

The history of the Churchill China group can be traced over 200 years of pottery manufacturing making them the third largest ceramic producer in the UK. The company encompasses several well known brands including the world famous teapot manufacturer James Sadler and the bone china dinner ware and mug manufacturer Queen's. In partnership with design icons such as Jeff Banks and Linda Barker Churchill have managed to create ranges that are stylish, functional and in tune with modern lifestyles.

The timeless Willow pattern is also produced by Churchill and remains one of the company's most popular ranges. Not forgetting traditional designs from the Queen's brand such as the beautiful Hooker's Fruit collection, derived from the Royal Horticultural Society's archive illustrations by artist William Hooker. There are two authentic factory shops in the Stoke-on-Trent area stocking these fantastic products. Both packed to the rafters with genuine seconds and end of line stock which include a huge selection of dinner ware, mugs, gifts and house wares all at least a third off high street prices. There is something for every taste and pocket!!

Cheddleton Station is home to the Churnet Valley Railway, another steam railway run by enthusiasts who have seen their hard work rewarded as they have gradually managed to acquire more of the route to extend their service.

They now run from Leek Brook to Froghall, a trip which includes one of the longest tunnels on any preserved railway.

The photograph shows BR Standard 4MT Tank as it arrives at Consall with the inaugural passenger service carrying the Consall Pioneer Headboard on the 11th July, 1998 (Photo: C.G. Burgess).

Theme Parks

ALTON TOWERS

Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Info: 08705 204060       Booking Tel: 0870 44444 55    Fax: 01538 704097
E-mail: info@alton-towers.com
Web: www.alton-towers.co.uk

Create an everlasting memory at Alton Towers! Alton Towers is famous for its legendary Theme Park and where memories will last a lifetime.   Unleash a torrent of fun at the UK's most famous Theme Park.

 
There's a park full of rides and adventures for kids of all sizes and adrenalin addicted adults, it's an absolute must-do day out! See our website.

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Zoos & Wildlife Parks