Stoke on Trent

Stoke on trent is a city situated in the county of Staffordshire, England. Often referred to as Stoke, the city is comprised of 5 main towns; Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton and Fenton.

Stoke is often referred to as The Potteries due to the strong historical links between the city and the pottery industry in England. Since the 17th Century, Stoke-on-trent has been renouned for this pottery industry, with companies like Royal Doulton and Wedgwood being founded and based there.

The main sights of interest within Stoke-on-trent are the likes of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, The Gladstone Pottery Museum and The Elizabethan Ford Green Hall. The towns tourst industry focuses largely on these historical roots, providing a great deal of exquisite pieces and information through its various outlets. The town of Burslem boasts one of the largest registered Victorian Parks within the United Kingdom. Other attractions include Festival Park, which is situated near Hanley and boasts The Waterworld indoor swimming complex, and also the resort of Alton Towers, which is just ten miles east of Stoke.

Stoke is, without a doubt, a haven for all those interested in English Heritage, industry and of course, the roots of English Pottery. With these elements and the close proximity to the very popular Alton Towers and Festival Park; visitors will surely not be disappointed.

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