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Whatever your age, taste, energy levels or budget you can find something to enjoy in the lively city of Stoke-on-Trent.

You have certainly come to the right place for a night out, with restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres, cinemas and leisure facilities to entertain you.

By day museums, the art gallery, visitor centres and factory shops of leading pottery firms, leisure centres, waterparks, many shops and places to eat offer a varied choice. If you want to explore a bit more the Staffordshire countryside is within easy reach of the city and is home to Alton Towers and the Foxfield and the Churnet Valley steam railways. For ramblers the dramatic scenery of the Peak District National Park sits on Stoke-on-Trent's outskirts.

Trentham Monkey Forest

A unique experience for everyone - come to the only place in Britain where you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful English Forest. Walking in the park you are transported into a different world through close contact with the monkeys. Guides are positioned along the paths and are happy to answer any questions. Hourly feeding talks.

A lively decorating studio where you can decorate pottery, with a Caf to have a refreshing drink of tea or coffee, or a delicious sandwich or sweet treat, and purchase Emma Bridgewater first quality products. You can request tailor-made visits for groups and children's parties by contacting the pottery.

Consall Hall Landscape Garden is set in 70 acres of beautiful English countryside. Whether you wonder at the views of lakes, bridges, flowers and trees, or adventure amongst the follies, it offers you perfect scenery in which to relax. This hidden valley is yours to discover. In addition to enhancing the natural beauty, the gardens have been made easily accessible by arranging four miles of paths at different levels, to fourteen covered seats which have been conveniently located to allow visitors to enjoy the gardens in all weathers.

Hanley Park is one of the city's heritage parks. It is close to both the City Centre and the railway station. Its facilities include: an all weather, floodlit sports zone for cricket, football, basketball, hockey and tennis; bandstand; crown green bowling green; fishing; lake and fountains; sensory play area; children's play zone; public art sculptures.

Trentham, one of the most important historic gardens in Britain, is returning to its full glory. Enjoy the calm and colourful surroundings of the Italian Gardens.

Gladstone Pottery Museum

Visit a complete Victorian pottery factory and see traditional skills demonstrated, original workshops, bottle kilns, 'Flushed with Pride' toilet exhibit, Tile Gallery and 1890's Doctor's House. Tea rooms, gift shop and free parking. Guided tours should be booked in advance. Please allow 2-3 hours for your visit. Birthday parties catered for, please ring for further details.

The museum hosts the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics along with natural and local history galleries. It also incorporates fine art works, art history and archaeology, a caf , shop and theatre. It can also boast a lively programme of events and exhibitions, along with interactive and disabled facilities.

The Mitchell Memorial Theatre is the principle venue for the high level of voluntary participation in amateur and youth theatre locally. It incorporates a 380 seat auditorium with proscenium stage, workshop, dressing rooms and refreshment facilities. The local authority administered building is non-profit making and focuses on a mix of amateur organisations drawn from within the community and supported by the general public. A full programme from September to July each year comprises of plays, musicals, pantomines, concerts, scout gang shows, dance displays, ceremonies, drama courses and drama competitions.

The New Vic is the regional producing theatre for Staffordshire. This means that plays are made here, with around ten major productions each year designed, directed, built, promoted and presented in our special theatre-in-the-round.

The Regent Theatre

The Regent is a beautifully restored Art Deco theatre offering a high quality programme of grand opera, national ballet, drama, and west end musicals.

The Victoria Hall is a recently refurbished concert hall offering a wide range of concerts and events including music concerts, comedians and wrestling. Please see website for show listings.

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