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.

Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection: Behind-the-scenes tours

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 11:00

V&A WedgwoodWorld of Wedgwood, Wedgwood Drive, BarlastonWedgwood logo
Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER

Thursday 18th September at 11:00
Friday 19th September at 11:00

Limited to 10 people

Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Unpacking Project at V&A Wedgwood Collection with a guided tour around our collection storage space. Discover the Connections and Networks in our Wedgwood story. For Heritage Open Days join us on a guided tour through our collections storage to learn more about how we care for the collection and the creativity behind the objects we are unwrapping.

Booking: Pre-book by calling the World of Wedgwood at 01782 282986 or email info@worldofwedgwood.com

HODs Page Link

Website: worldofwedgwood.com/content/heritage-open-days-events

Special Event for HODsNot Usually Open to the PublicToilets on siteBaby change facilitiesOnsite parkingDisabled parkingAssistance dogs welcomeAccessible toiletsFull Wheelchair AccessRefreshments

Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection: Behind-the-scenes tours

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 11:00

V&A WedgwoodWorld of Wedgwood, Wedgwood Drive, BarlastonWedgwood logo
Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER

Thursday 18th September at 11:00
Friday 19th September at 11:00

Limited to 10 people

Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Unpacking Project at V&A Wedgwood Collection with a guided tour around our collection storage space. Discover the Connections and Networks in our Wedgwood story. For Heritage Open Days join us on a guided tour through our collections storage to learn more about how we care for the collection and the creativity behind the objects we are unwrapping.

Booking: Pre-book by calling the World of Wedgwood at 01782 282986 or email info@worldofwedgwood.com

HODs Page Link

Website: worldofwedgwood.com/content/heritage-open-days-events

Special Event for HODsNot Usually Open to the PublicToilets on siteBaby change facilitiesOnsite parkingDisabled parkingAssistance dogs welcomeAccessible toiletsFull Wheelchair AccessRefreshments

Victorian Potters' Mill, Classic Engine and Vehicle Rallies

Sat, 20/09/2025 - 11:00

Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill

Etruria Industrial MuseumEIM
Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB
 
Saturday 20th September
Sunday 21st September 
 
11:00 - 16:30
 
Visit Shirley’s 1857 Etruscan Bone and Flint Mill, 1820s beam engine, 1903 boiler at Etruria Industrial Museum. Vintage Stationary Engines on Saturday 20th September and Classic Cars and Commercial Vehicles on Sunday 21st September. Tea room, gift shop and toilets in the Visitor Centre. Artist blacksmith demonstrations in the forge. Attractive canal side location in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. Entrance to Rally, Museum and Mill FREE for Heritage Open Days. Donations Welcome. Guided tours subject to availability. As part of Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary Celebrations, the "Power of the Potteries" Exhibition will continue throughout the weekend. The site includes Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill dating from 1857 and the junction of the Trent and Mersey and Caldon Canals and associated buildings and structures dating from the 1770s. Limited access to the mill for those with mobility difficulties.
 
Booking: not required

Victorian Potters' Mill, Classic Engine and Vehicle Rallies

Sun, 21/09/2025 - 11:00

Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill

Etruria Industrial MuseumEIM
Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB
 
Saturday 20th September
Sunday 21st September 
 
11:00 - 16:30
 
Visit Shirley’s 1857 Etruscan Bone and Flint Mill, 1820s beam engine, 1903 boiler at Etruria Industrial Museum. Vintage Stationary Engines on Saturday 20th September and Classic Cars and Commercial Vehicles on Sunday 21st September. Tea room, gift shop and toilets in the Visitor Centre. Artist blacksmith demonstrations in the forge. Attractive canal side location in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. Entrance to Rally, Museum and Mill FREE for Heritage Open Days. Donations Welcome. Guided tours subject to availability. As part of Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary Celebrations, the "Power of the Potteries" Exhibition will continue throughout the weekend. The site includes Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill dating from 1857 and the junction of the Trent and Mersey and Caldon Canals and associated buildings and structures dating from the 1770s. Limited access to the mill for those with mobility difficulties.
 
Booking: not required

Walking to Bottle Ovens

Fri, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

Bottle Oven Facts

Four circular walks, starting in Burslem, Hanley, Stoke and Longton - or anywhere on route.

Anytime during the festival

Discover a wealth of different bottle oven types in Stoke-on-Trent, using our special guides published for Heritage Open Days. Each bottle oven site will feature a QR code link to further Bottle Oven Facts. The walks are 'self-guided' and participants who book before the festival will be sent links to the route maps on the first day - 12th September. The guides will also be available during the festival from local museums. Four guides will be available - Walking to Bottle Ovens in Burslem; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Hanley and Etruria; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Stoke and Fenton; and Walking to Bottle Ovens in Longton.

HODs Page LinkBooking: potteries.org.uk/walking-to-bottleovens-book
 
 
Special Event for HODsAssistance dogs welcomePram Pushchair FriendlyArchitecture themeBottle Oven Theme

Walking to Bottle Ovens

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 09:00

Bottle Oven Facts

Four circular walks, starting in Burslem, Hanley, Stoke and Longton - or anywhere on route.

Anytime during the festival

Discover a wealth of different bottle oven types in Stoke-on-Trent, using our special guides published for Heritage Open Days. Each bottle oven site will feature a QR code link to further Bottle Oven Facts. The walks are 'self-guided' and participants who book before the festival will be sent links to the route maps on the first day - 12th September. The guides will also be available during the festival from local museums. Four guides will be available - Walking to Bottle Ovens in Burslem; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Hanley and Etruria; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Stoke and Fenton; and Walking to Bottle Ovens in Longton.

HODs Page LinkBooking: potteries.org.uk/walking-to-bottleovens-book
 
 
Special Event for HODsAssistance dogs welcomePram Pushchair FriendlyArchitecture themeBottle Oven Theme

Walking to Bottle Ovens

Sun, 21/09/2025 - 09:00

Bottle Oven Facts

Four circular walks, starting in Burslem, Hanley, Stoke and Longton - or anywhere on route.

Anytime during the festival

Discover a wealth of different bottle oven types in Stoke-on-Trent, using our special guides published for Heritage Open Days. Each bottle oven site will feature a QR code link to further Bottle Oven Facts. The walks are 'self-guided' and participants who book before the festival will be sent links to the route maps on the first day - 12th September. The guides will also be available during the festival from local museums. Four guides will be available - Walking to Bottle Ovens in Burslem; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Hanley and Etruria; Walking to Bottle Ovens in Stoke and Fenton; and Walking to Bottle Ovens in Longton.

HODs Page LinkBooking: potteries.org.uk/walking-to-bottleovens-book
 
 
Special Event for HODsAssistance dogs welcomePram Pushchair FriendlyArchitecture themeBottle Oven Theme

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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.