Truestays’s guidebook

Truestays
Truestays’s guidebook

Family attractions

Are you looking for fun family activities in Stoke-on-Trent? Whether you are here on a day trip or a family holiday, there is plenty for you to see and enjoy in Stoke-on-trent and the surrounding area, both indoors and outdoors.
Set in over 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, the Alton Towers Resort offers three fantastically themed hotels, Stargazing Pods, and an Enchanted Village, not forgetting over 40 world class rides and attractions!
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Алтон Тауэрс
Farley Lane
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Set in over 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, the Alton Towers Resort offers three fantastically themed hotels, Stargazing Pods, and an Enchanted Village, not forgetting over 40 world class rides and attractions!
Our Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park is a supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills, plus we also have the famous Warped Wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer.
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Stoke
Sun Street
Our Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park is a supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills, plus we also have the famous Warped Wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer.
Staffordshire’s original and best indoor trampoline park! We’re open every day 10am-late and suitable for people between 6 months – 106 years old!
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Flip Out Stoke
Opal Way
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Staffordshire’s original and best indoor trampoline park! We’re open every day 10am-late and suitable for people between 6 months – 106 years old!
Trentham is a special place. 725 acres of spectacular natural beauty and home to award-winning Gardens, glorious ancient Woodland, a unique outdoor shopping village, events galore and so much more.
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Trentham Estate
Stone Road
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Trentham is a special place. 725 acres of spectacular natural beauty and home to award-winning Gardens, glorious ancient Woodland, a unique outdoor shopping village, events galore and so much more.
Buckle up for an adventure-packed family day with the kids. It’s time to get closer to nature and take on the challenge of Trentham Treetop Adventures’ unique high ropes course. Choose from over 20 challenges and obstacles to get your adrenaline pumping, not forgetting the 13m fan drop at the end of the course to get you back down to earth!
Trentham Treetop Adventures
Stone Road
Buckle up for an adventure-packed family day with the kids. It’s time to get closer to nature and take on the challenge of Trentham Treetop Adventures’ unique high ropes course. Choose from over 20 challenges and obstacles to get your adrenaline pumping, not forgetting the 13m fan drop at the end of the course to get you back down to earth!
Visitors can walk the 3/4 of a mile woodland path and see the 140 free roaming Barbary macaques living as they would in the wild. You will be mesmerised as you watch the monkeys playing on the ground and in the trees, displaying their natural behaviours as they would in the wild, so don’t be surprised if they stroll on the path straight in front of you!
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Trentham Monkey Forest
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Visitors can walk the 3/4 of a mile woodland path and see the 140 free roaming Barbary macaques living as they would in the wild. You will be mesmerised as you watch the monkeys playing on the ground and in the trees, displaying their natural behaviours as they would in the wild, so don’t be surprised if they stroll on the path straight in front of you!

History & museums

Once the heart of the global pottery trade, Stoke-on-Trent has an abundance of history on display around the city. Visit the museums and factories of some of the worlds most recognisable pottery names, right here in Stoke-on-Trent.
Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is an award-winning visitor destination in the heart of Burslem, the Mother Town of the Potteries. World famous Burleigh pottery has been created here using traditional methods since 1889.
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Middleport Pottery
Port Street
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Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is an award-winning visitor destination in the heart of Burslem, the Mother Town of the Potteries. World famous Burleigh pottery has been created here using traditional methods since 1889.
The World of Wedgwood, a unique, interactive visitor experience celebrating the very best of British craftsmanship. Experience Wedgwood for the day through shopping, food, factory tour and art and craft workshops.
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World of Wedgwood
Wedgwood Drive
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The World of Wedgwood, a unique, interactive visitor experience celebrating the very best of British craftsmanship. Experience Wedgwood for the day through shopping, food, factory tour and art and craft workshops.

Theatre & arts

Stoke-on-Trent has a rich theatre and arts scene, with multiple venues on the music and theatre touring circuit, as well as smaller and more intimate stages for you to enjoy.
The Victoria Hall has now established itself as one of the most popular venues on the touring circuit and has played host to an impressive array of famous faces. It consistently attracts the biggest names in music and comedy to Stoke-on-Trent, as well as an array of live music, tribute events and comedy.
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Victoria Hall
Bagnall Street
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The Victoria Hall has now established itself as one of the most popular venues on the touring circuit and has played host to an impressive array of famous faces. It consistently attracts the biggest names in music and comedy to Stoke-on-Trent, as well as an array of live music, tribute events and comedy.
As a number one touring venue, The Regent Theatre is capable of taking the largest touring productions and has played host to the very best opera, dance, drama and musicals, direct from Broadway and the West End.
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Regent Theatre
Piccadilly
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As a number one touring venue, The Regent Theatre is capable of taking the largest touring productions and has played host to the very best opera, dance, drama and musicals, direct from Broadway and the West End.
The New Vic, one of the country’s most successful producing theatres, delivers a programme of international-class work in-the-round alongside award-winning community and education programmes, and a varied line-up of one-night events. In an intimate 600 seater auditorium, the audience entirely surround the stage, the action is so close you could almost reach out and touch the actors.
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Театр Нью-Вик
Etruria Road
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The New Vic, one of the country’s most successful producing theatres, delivers a programme of international-class work in-the-round alongside award-winning community and education programmes, and a varied line-up of one-night events. In an intimate 600 seater auditorium, the audience entirely surround the stage, the action is so close you could almost reach out and touch the actors.

Drinks & nightlife

Are you looking for the best bars or nightclubs for a night out in Stoke-on-Trent? The main nightlife area is in the city-centre Hanley, and here are a few of the options available to you.
Bloom is a brand new cocktail bar and restaurant concept in Staffordshire located in Hanley and Newcastle Under Lyme, serving amazing food and drinks daily.
Bloom Hanley
29 Piccadilly
Bloom is a brand new cocktail bar and restaurant concept in Staffordshire located in Hanley and Newcastle Under Lyme, serving amazing food and drinks daily.
Fiction’s three rooms blast a variety of genres from hip-hop and grime to house and drum and bass. Boasting seven bars, a VIP suite and state of the art sound systems.
Fiction Hanley
Brunswick Street
Fiction’s three rooms blast a variety of genres from hip-hop and grime to house and drum and bass. Boasting seven bars, a VIP suite and state of the art sound systems.
Scandi-influenced Kitchen + Bar located in the Cultural Quarter Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent offering Brunch, Lunch, Later, Coffee + Cocktails.
NØRTH Kitchen + Bar
31 Piccadilly
Scandi-influenced Kitchen + Bar located in the Cultural Quarter Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent offering Brunch, Lunch, Later, Coffee + Cocktails.

Walks & outdoors

What are the best walks near Stoke-on-Trent? Being on the doorstep of one of the most scenic areas of the UK, the Peak District, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and enjoying the outdoors. Here are some of our personal favourites.
The gritstone formation of the Roaches is a wonderful place to relax but it is Lud’s Church that brings so many visitors here. Moss covered walls of stone transport you into another world. If you only have time for one Peak District walk, this should be it!
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The Roaches
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The gritstone formation of the Roaches is a wonderful place to relax but it is Lud’s Church that brings so many visitors here. Moss covered walls of stone transport you into another world. If you only have time for one Peak District walk, this should be it!
It’s time you explore a cave on your visit to the Peak District – and this is the perfect walk for you to do just that. Thor’s Cave is a favourite in the area as you can go inside it and explore. You won’t believe the views over the Manifold Valley from the wide cave entrance.
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Пещера Тора
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It’s time you explore a cave on your visit to the Peak District – and this is the perfect walk for you to do just that. Thor’s Cave is a favourite in the area as you can go inside it and explore. You won’t believe the views over the Manifold Valley from the wide cave entrance.
This walk from Castleton offers typical Peak District limestone scenery and a gorgeous view over the Castleton Great Ridge. Equip yourself with snacks and drinks from Castleton before following directions to Peak Cavern. Here you can take a short detour to see the entrance of the cave which is very dark and mysterious.
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Winnats Pass
Winnats Pass
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This walk from Castleton offers typical Peak District limestone scenery and a gorgeous view over the Castleton Great Ridge. Equip yourself with snacks and drinks from Castleton before following directions to Peak Cavern. Here you can take a short detour to see the entrance of the cave which is very dark and mysterious.

Accommodation

Looking to book a stay in Stoke-on-Trent to enjoy all of these activities? We have the perfect options for all types of stays, from 2 bedroom houses to 5 bedroom houses. All at fair prices. Here are just a few…
Nursery House 12 Nursery Street, Stoke-on-Trent ✪ 3 Bedroom House ✪ Sleeps Up to 6 Guests ✪ Bedrooms has 2 x Double Beds & 2 x Single Beds ✪ Smart TV ✪ Free WiFi ✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen
12 Nursery St
12 Nursery Street
Nursery House 12 Nursery Street, Stoke-on-Trent ✪ 3 Bedroom House ✪ Sleeps Up to 6 Guests ✪ Bedrooms has 2 x Double Beds & 2 x Single Beds ✪ Smart TV ✪ Free WiFi ✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen
Ambassador House 4 Kiln View, Stoke-on-Trent ✪ 4 Bedroom House ✪ Sleeps Up to 8 Guests ✪ Bedroom 1 – 1 King bed ✪ Bedroom 2 – 1 Double bed ✪ Bedroom 3 – 1 Double bed ✪ Bedroom 4 - 1 King Bed ✪ Free Parking ✪ Superfast Free Wi-Fi ✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✪ Professionally Cleaned
4 Kiln View
4 Kiln View
Ambassador House 4 Kiln View, Stoke-on-Trent ✪ 4 Bedroom House ✪ Sleeps Up to 8 Guests ✪ Bedroom 1 – 1 King bed ✪ Bedroom 2 – 1 Double bed ✪ Bedroom 3 – 1 Double bed ✪ Bedroom 4 - 1 King Bed ✪ Free Parking ✪ Superfast Free Wi-Fi ✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✪ Professionally Cleaned
Ivory House Ivory Close, Stoke-on-Trent Ivory House is a great base for all types of guests, but is especially suited for groups of workers or families visiting Alton Towers who are looking for the perfect home-from-home to rest, refresh & recharge during their stay in the area. The spacious house, located in Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley has 3 bedrooms (beds: 2 double, 2 single, & 1 sofa bed) that can cater for up to 7 guests.
Ivory Close
Ivory Close
Ivory House Ivory Close, Stoke-on-Trent Ivory House is a great base for all types of guests, but is especially suited for groups of workers or families visiting Alton Towers who are looking for the perfect home-from-home to rest, refresh & recharge during their stay in the area. The spacious house, located in Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley has 3 bedrooms (beds: 2 double, 2 single, & 1 sofa bed) that can cater for up to 7 guests.

Fine Dining

Experience the best dining options Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas has to offer. These restaurants are perfect for special occasions or a treat while you’re in the area.
Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, cocktails and local cask ale, served with a smile at exceptional value at Ego at The Hollybush in Stockton Brook, which is only 10-15 minute drive from Stoke city centre.
Ego Restaurant
1 Stanley Rd
Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, cocktails and local cask ale, served with a smile at exceptional value at Ego at The Hollybush in Stockton Brook, which is only 10-15 minute drive from Stoke city centre.
Stylish hot spot in a Georgian building with a modern glass extension, serving steaks and cocktails. Discover potential new favourites and untried delights. Push the boat out and treat yourself to a fabulous foodie expedition.
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The Orange Tree Bar and Grill
371 Newcastle Rd
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Stylish hot spot in a Georgian building with a modern glass extension, serving steaks and cocktails. Discover potential new favourites and untried delights. Push the boat out and treat yourself to a fabulous foodie expedition.
By taking a 15 minute drive out of the city to a small country town called Stone, you’ll find a local favourite, The Wayfarer, which combines English pub favourites, home-cooked with fresh ingredients, with the Chef’s interpretation of some international classics too.
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The Wayfarer
The Fillybrooks
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By taking a 15 minute drive out of the city to a small country town called Stone, you’ll find a local favourite, The Wayfarer, which combines English pub favourites, home-cooked with fresh ingredients, with the Chef’s interpretation of some international classics too.