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Things to see in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom): 68 places and when to go
Stoke-on-Trent is a city in United Kingdom with around 391,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Nature (13), Temples (13). The best known are Jodrell Bank Observatory, Alton Towers and Little Moreton Hall. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.0004, -2.18
- Population
- About 391,000
- Places
- 68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Nature (13) · Temples (13) · Hiking (12) · Museums and art (10) · Wildlife (9)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 39 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stoke-on-Trent
The places in and around Stoke-on-Trent, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jodrell Bank ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Cheshire, England, UK27 km
- Alton TowersMajor theme park in central England20 km
- Little Moreton HallMoated half-timbered manor house near Congleton in England, built between about 1504 and 161015 km
- Heighley CastleRuined castle in Staffordshire, England, UK11 km
- Mow Cop CastleFolly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK13 km
- Caverswall CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in Staffordshire Moorlands, United Kingdom7.3 km
- Croxden AbbeyAbbey in Croxden, Staffordshire, England, UK19 km
- The CloudProminent hill in the Cheshire Peak District, England19 km
- Thor's CaveNatural cavern in Staffordshire, England24 km
- Trentham EstateNature4.9 km
- St Giles' Catholic Church, CheadleChurch in Staffordshire Moorlands, UK13 km
- St Mary's and All Saints' Church, CheckleyChurch in Staffordshire, England, UK16 km
- All Saints Church, BalterleyGrade II listed church in Balterley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, UK13 km
- All Saints Chapel, SomerfordChurch in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK21 km
- All Saints Church, Church LawtonGrade II* listed church in Church Lawton, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK12 km
- All Saints' Church, LeekChurch in Staffordshire Moorlands, UK15 km
- All Saints Church, Scholar GreenChurch in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK14 km
- The BridestonesBurial chamber in Cheshire, England, UK18 km
- Christ Church, AlsagerGrade II* listed church in Alsager, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK14 km
- Cotton CollegeSchool building, formerly a house, in Cotton, Staffordshire, England, UK19 km
- Gladstone Pottery MuseumIndustrial museum in Staffordshire, England3.6 km
- Stoke MinsterChurch in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK420 m
- Rode HallEnglish country house in Cheshire, England, UK14 km
- St Bertoline's Church, BarthomleyGrade I listed church in Barthomley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK14 km
And the other 44, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Mark's Church, Basford, St Mary's Church, Astbury
- History: St Mary's Church, Congleton, Wootton Lodge, Brindley Water Mill, Harrington Arms, Gawsworth, Nicholson War Memorial, Somerford Booths Hall, Throwley Old Hall
- Food and drink: Titanic Brewery, Beartown Brewery, Lymestone Brewery
- With kids: Trentham Monkey Forest, Alton Towers Waterpark, Waterworld
- Museums and art: Apedale Heritage Centre, Cheddleton Flint Mill, Congleton Museum, Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum, Etruria Industrial Museum, Ford Green Hall, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Spode Museum
- Nature: Bignall Hill, Dane-In-Shaw Pasture, Thorpe Cloud, Barlaston and Rough Close Common, Bateswood Nature Reserve, Brookhouse Moss, Brown End Quarry, Community Orchard, Holly Wood
- Hiking: Staffordshire Way, Alstonefield Camping Barn, Dane Valley Way, E2 European long distance path, Gritstone Trail (River Dane - Rushton Spencer), Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove), Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 15, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 16, Peak Pilgrimage, South Cheshire Market Towns Trail, Staffordshire Way (Mow Cop-Rushton Spencer), Two Saints Way
When to go to Stoke-on-Trent
The best time to visit Stoke-on-Trent is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:51
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:39
- JulBest time16:12
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In April, 68 of the 68 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stafford26 places22 km
- Whitchurch Road18 places28 km
- Winsford36 places31 km
- Buxton96 places34 km
- Lichfield46 places42 km
- Matlock53 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stoke-on-Trent?
The best known: Jodrell Bank Observatory, Alton Towers, Little Moreton Hall, Heighley Castle, Mow Cop Castle. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stoke-on-Trent?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.
How do you get to Stoke-on-Trent?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 39 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stoke-on-Trent as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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