Step into a world of farmyard fun at Farmarama, the National Forest Adventure Farm’s vibrant summer event, featuring live shows, themed activities, and family adventures. A day at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton upon Trent is a highlight of our summer. We’ve been visiting for years, and it continues to be one of…
For a Sunday lunch in Staffordshire with a twist, trade the traditional restaurant setting for a nostalgic train journey through the Staffordshire Moorlands, complete with sweeping views of the countryside. Churnet Valley Railway offer a variety of dining trains including Saturday lunch train, breakfast trains, Sunday lunch trains and Staffordshire cream tea trains. We opted…
Jam packed with humour, charm and your favourite Ogre, Shrek the Musical arrives in Stoke-on-Trent until Saturday 28th June 2025. The hit Broadway and West End Musical brings humour, colourful characters and toe tapping tunes including I’m a Believer and Don’t let me go. Head to the Regent Theatre in Hanley, Stoke on Trent and…
When the rain rolls in, there’s still plenty to enjoy across Staffordshire. From climbing walls and museums to pottery painting, cinemas, and cosy cafés, these indoor activities will help you make the most of a wet-weather day. Of course, as the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices –…
Visiting Middleport Pottery offers a glimpse into Stoke-on-Trent’s rich industrial past; take a guided tour, watch skilled potters at work, try a creative activity, and enjoy the peaceful canal-side setting. Middleport Pottery is a Grade II* listed, working pottery factory in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, and the UK’s last Victorian potbank in continuous production. Built in 1888–89…
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Head to the Regent Theatre in Stoke and step through the wardrobe to watch the magic of Narnia come alive on stage. Press night Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter Pevensie as they are evacuated from their London home…
Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent (often simply called Stoke) is packed with fantastic things to see and do. From peaceful parks and scenic woodland walks to hands-on pottery painting, fascinating museums, and even the chance to walk with Barbary macaques, there’s something for everyone in and around the city. Read on for our…
Looking for a creative day out in Staffordshire? These ceramics cafes and pottery painting spots are perfect for families, friends, or a relaxing solo activity. Considering Stoke-on-Trent is the historic heart of England’s pottery industry, it comes as no surprise that there are lots of pottery and ceramics workshops across the county. Pottery painting is…
If you haven’t yet visited the Monkey Forest at Trentham Estate, it’s time to add it to your list. Walking among 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques in a 60-acre woodland is a truly unique experience, and it’s one of the best things to do in Staffordshire for families and nature lovers alike. Trentham Monkey Forest is…
Rocky Horror Show has been seen by over 30 million people and continues to entertain audiences on its sell out international tour. We were invited along to experience The Rocky Horror show arriving at Stoke on Trent’s Regent Theatre. Here is our review of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show. Rocky Horror Show Tour 2024-2025 is…