Things to do in Stoke On Trent
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Alton Towers
England's most popular theme park, Alton Towers is truly a must for white-knuckle fiends. Entry prices are almost as steep as the rides, of which there are more than 100 - including the terrifying vertical drop of the Oblivion, upside-down roller coasters, log flumes and more. Rita, Queen of Speed catapults you from 0-100kph in a lunch-losing 2.5 seconds.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Constructed around Stoke's last remaining bottle kiln, this evocative museum has an authentic, working Victorian pottery factory where skilled potters talk to visitors. Those of a scatological bent will enjoy the Flushed With Pride exhibition, outlining the life of the toilet from chamber pots and privy holes (complete with pong!) to modern conveniences.
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Wedgwood Visitor Centre
Set in attractive parkland, the modern production centre for Josiah Wedgwood's porcelain empire displays an extensive collection of historic pieces, including plenty of Wedgwood's delicate, neo-classical blue-and-white jasperware. You can observe the fascinating industrial process and there's an interesting film on Josiah's life, and his work in the fields of pottery, canal-building and the abolishment of slavery.
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Dudson Museum
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Victoria on the Square
Part pub, part cabaret, this reliable local serves decent steaks and other pub staples. It's a popular venue for speed-dating so watch whose eye you catch!
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Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
This mu- seum houses an extensive ceramics display, from Toby jugs and jasperware to outrageous ornamental pieces like the Minton Peacock. You can also see treasures from the Staffordshire hoard, displays on the Spitfire fighter plane (created by the Stoke-born aviator Reginald Mitchell) and artworks by TS Lowry and Sir Henry Moore.
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