This directory details all of the registered events taking place within Stoke-on-Trent during the Heritage Open Days festival between the 12th and 21st September 2025. Click on the Heritage Open Days logo for more information.
Fri, 19/09/2025 - 10:00
, Hanley, ST1 5DDTake a step back in time and walk the history of the Dudson legacy, from pottery production to people. Discover the centre's rich history and let's go on a journey together through its transformation from disused factory into thriving community.
Booking: not required
Website: dudsonmuseum.vast.org.uk
Sat, 20/09/2025 - 10:00
, Hanley, ST1 5DDTake a step back in time and walk the history of the Dudson legacy, from pottery production to people. Discover the centre's rich history and let's go on a journey together through its transformation from disused factory into thriving community.
Booking: not required
Website: dudsonmuseum.vast.org.uk
Sun, 14/09/2025 - 11:00
Ford Green Road, Smallthorne
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1NG
Sunday 15th September
11:00 - 15:30
Ford Green Hall was built in 1624 for Hugh Ford. It is a fine example of a timber-framed farm house. The Ford family lived at the Hall for nearly 200 years. Meet a 17th century carpenter and find out how Ford Green Hall was built!
Booking: Not required
Website: fordgreenhall.org.uk
Sun, 14/09/2025 - 14:00
Meet at the Lychgate, St Bartholomew's ChurchFollow in the footsteps of the Fords of Ford Green Hall from St Bartholomew’s Church in Norton-le-Moors to the family’s farmhouse - now a Grade II* listed museum. This guided walk includes visits to the two historic buildings associated with the Ford family which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Staring at St Bartholomew’s Church, the circular route will take in several heritage sites including the former railway station and ironworks. The walk is around 2.25 miles and takes 2.5 hours with frequent stops and visits.
Fri, 19/09/2025 - 13:00
James Kent (Ceramic Materials) Ltd
Friday 19th September
13:00 to 16:00
See the three bottle ovens known locally as Salt, Pepper and Vinegar at close quarters and learn about how the manufactured products were used in the local pottery industry. The original underground workings are available to view, however access is confined and therefore restricted.
Booking: not required
Website: jameskentgroup.com
Sat, 20/09/2025 - 11:00
St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors is a Grade II listed building with outstanding views towards the Staffordshire Moorlands. Visitors to the belfry and the Church will be able to learn more about its fascinating history. The first Church in Norton-le-Moors was recorded from 1180, the parish of 'Nortone' is listed in the Domesday book. The present building was built in 1737 with a further extension completed in 1915. Explore the Church and its surroundings using the 'Guide for Visitors' pamphlet and our volunteers will be happy to assist in any way. Access to the belfry is from the footpath, climb to the top of the steps where the ringers will be demonstrating their skills from 12 noon and happily talk about bell ringing as well as encouraging you to have a go. The Church itself has many different facets, including beautiful stained glass windows, hand embroidered altar frontals as well as a stunning eagle lectern to name a few. There will also be exhibitions in the Church, as well as light refreshments.
Sat, 13/09/2025 - 10:00
Stoke Minster
Glebe Street
Stoke on Trent
ST4 1LP
Saturday 13th September
10:00 to 14:00
Explore the belfry, see tombs of the founders of world famous potteries of Spode and Wedgwood, get up close to exquisite stained glass windows, get a birds eye view of the Minster with unique drone footage. Display on the new City heritage walk. Discover the stories that have made the site of Stoke Minster a place for the people of Stoke on Trent since the 7th Century! Guided tours of the interior and grounds are available and run every half an hour from 10.00am. The last tour will start at 13.00.
Booking: not required
Website: achurchnearyou.com/church/4513/
Sat, 13/09/2025 - 11:00
Trentham Parish Church
Park Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AB
Saturday 7th September
11:00 to 16:00
Discover the four men who designed key buildings in Trentham in the 1800s. Charles Barry is the best known for his designs for the palatial Italianate Trentham Hall and gardens. Charles Heathcote Tatham worked on extensions to the previous more modest Trentham Hall and notably designed the imposing Sutherland mausoleum. George Devey was an eminent Victorian architect who specialised in country houses, but his local work was mostly estate cottages and lodges in the Wealden style. Thomas Roberts, the estate surveyor, was charged by the Duke of Sutherland with designing residences for estate tenants and public buildings with decorative timbering.
Booking: not required
Website: trenthamheritage.org.uk
During Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary Year, the Heritage Network is co-ordinating Heritage Open Days in Stoke-on-Trent with support from the City Council and funding from the Heritage Fund. Thanks to players of the National Lottery.