20 Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent with Kids

If you are looking for things to do in Stoke on Trent with kids then look no further. There are so many great family days out in and around Stoke-on-Trent. There are plenty of peaceful parks and woodland walks to choose from, or if you are feeling creative why not head to a café to try your hand at pottery painting or sample a traditional afternoon tea – there really is something for everyone. If you are looking for your dose of vitamin sea then check out these beautiful beaches near Stoke on Trent too. Here are a few ideas for things to do in Stoke-on-Trent with kids

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Things to do in Stoke on Trent for kids

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Read on for things to do in Stoke-on-Trent for families. Stoke has some world-class museums, stunning country parks and awesome ceramic cafés for pottery painting and crafting. Here are 20 things to do in Stoke-on-Trent with kids.

Emma bridgewater Factory

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Lichfield Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ

We love a visit to the Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke. There is an amazing café where you will find yummy cakes, drinks or an afternoon tea, You can book a session in the decorating studio, and book a factory tour or visit the factory shop to for your favourite Emma Bridgwater pattern! There are plenty of events happening over the festive period too including wreath making, decorating inspiration Experience, or afternoon tea experience days.

Visit the website to book your visit!

Royal Stafford Ceramic Café

Royal Stafford Factory Shop and Ceramic Cafe, Wedgwood Place, Burslem, ST6 4ED

Another of our favourite places to paint pottery in Stoke-on-Trent – Royal Stafford Ceramic Café is a lovely place to visit with kids. Prices start from just £5.50 including the studio fee, making it a really reasonable place to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Your work of art will be glazed and fired ready for you to collect (or posted out to you for a delivery charge). We love a visit to Royal Stafford and regularly visit with the kids for pottery painting and a drink.

Visit the website for opening times and more information.

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Stoke Ski Centre

Stoke Ski Centre, Festival Way, Festival Park, Staffordshire – ST1 5PU

Stoke Ski centre is a great place for active families. The Ski centre offers ski and snowboarding lessons, tubing, kids holiday camps in Stoke on Trent, and is a great idea for a kids party too.

To book a session head over to the website.

Go to the Cinema

A great rainy day activity – the cinema is a great option to entertain all the family. You can choose from the Odeon Cinema in Eturia, Stoke, Cineworld in Stoke-on-Trent, or Vue Cinema in Newcastle-u-Lyme.

For an up to date list of shows and times, visit individual websites.

Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent

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Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP

We regularly visit the Theatre and there are plenty of family shows to choose from. The kids loved to watch David Walliams and Annie recently, and of course we love the Christmas Pantomime.

Gladstone Pottery Museum

Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ

A popular museum for educational visits, Gladstone Pottery Museum offers a wonderful insight into the history of Stoke-on-Trent (famously referred to as the Potteries). Experience what it was like to work at the centre of the world’s pottery industry and take part in activities and watch demonstrations.

For more information including prices and opening times visit the website.

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW

FREE TO VISIT – There is so much to do for families at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. There are interactive galleries, trails and family activity packs. Find the Natural Science Gallery, crawl inside a large tree and read a story together. In the Archaeology Gallery play on the giant board game as a family!

For opening times head over to the website.

Trentham Estate

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Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

For a wonderful day out for all the family – make your way to Trentham Gardens. We have been annual ticket holders for years allowing us to visit all year round.

Walk around the lake, spot the Trentham Fairies, search for the friendly Otters, sail aboard Miss Elizabeth boat, spend an hour or two at the adventure playground… the list is endless!

Finish the day at the Crepe and Waffle house- we can highly recommend!

For admission prices, local events and opening times visit the website.

Things to do in Stoke on Trent with Kids

Trentham Monkey Forest

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Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 8AY

Do you want to get up close to 140 Barbary Macaques? Then definitely head over to Trentham Monkey Forest! The Monkey Forest in Stoke is a wonderful unique family friendly experience. You can walk along the 3/4 mile pathway to watch the monkeys roaming free.

To book a winter walk with the Monkeys visit the website.

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Westport Lake Road, Tunstall, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4RZ

Westport Lake is now run in partnership with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Stoke City Council and is a lovely visit with kids. It’s a great place for bird-watching and walking. You will find a visitor centre with a cafe and a nearby play area. There is a regular programme of family activities at the visitor centre.

For more information visit the website.

World of Wedgwood

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Wedgwood Dr, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER

There is so much to do at the World of Wedgwood for families. Choose from guided tours, throw a pot on a Potter’s wheel, or get creative in the studio. There is a café and a tea room for a bite to eat and a drink. Look out for the seasonal events over the school holidays too.

For more information, events and opening times visit the website.

Go swimming

Swimming is a great activity and there are plenty of places to choose from for a family swim in Stoke-on-trent..

Dimensions Swimming pool, Stoke on Trent

Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke

Jubilee 2, Newcastle-u-lyme

Waterworld Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent

Visit individual venues for prices and family swim sessions.

Love Clay Ceramics Centre

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LoveClay, Valentine Clays, Valentine Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2FJ

The Love Clay Ceramics Centre located in Fenton. This new facility in the heart of The Potteries, comprises of a contemporary gallery, exhibition space, and offers various workshops and events, including beginners throwing courses, throw a pot sessions, and special themed events.

We attended the wreath making workshop last year and it was well organised and we loved it!

Visit the website to book.

Middleport Pottery

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Middleport Pottery is based in Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent and is a great visit with kids. You can also enjoy a drink or bite to eat at the Middleport Pottery Café as they serve homemade lunches, cream teas, and cakes.

Over the school holidays – check out the activities and events at Middleport Pottery such as the play with clay sessions.

To book and for more information on the Middleport events visit the website.

Clip ‘N’ Climb Stoke

Unit 6, Douglas Park, Opal Way, Stone Business Park

A favourite of ours, particularly on a rainy day is Clip ‘n’ Climb Stoke. We also had a party here too. There are various climbing sessions including the family session and a toddler session for younger climbers.

Visit the website for prices and to book

Another climbing option is Awesome Walls Stoke – an indoor bouldering centre.

Apple Tree Town

UNIT 6, Loomer Road Industrial Estate, ST5 7LB

Apple tree town is an indoor role play centre in Stoke on Trent, and a great idea for a family friendly day out in Stoke-on-Trent for toddlers.

Enter the town with 10 role play spaces designed to resemble real-life settings, they could be teaching a class in school, cutting hair for the day or cooking up a storm in the kitchen! The possibilities are endless.

To book a session visit the Apple Tree Town website

Visit a Park

Get some fresh air and head to one of the many Stoke-on-Trent parks for 0a walk, cycle, dog walk, skate or play at one of the play parks in Stoke on Trent. There are a few to choose from in Stoke on Trent including;

Fenton Park
Tunstall Park (Victoria Park)
Central Forest Park
Longton Park (Queens Park)
Hanley Park

Country Park

Take a walk or cycle ride, or take the scooters to one of the country parks. We love nearby Apedale, in Newcastle and regularly visit with the dog. Park Hall Country Park Park is a beautiful area perfect for walks and nature with lakes, a woodland, and fishing facilities.

Park Hall Country Park
Apedale Country Park

Ninja Warrier UK

Sun St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4NB

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park is a great rainy day activity in Stoke on Trent, and also great for a kids birthday party idea! it offers you a supervised area to try climbing, balancing and swinging across obstacles or bouncing across aninflatable – the kids love it and there is a café too.

To book and for prices visit the website

Hem Heath Woods

Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8FR

A great place for a family walks – Hem Heath Woods is also a favourite place to visit for the bluebells in Spring! Search for woodland birds, climb the trees, or build a den. The woods is a perfect kids playground!