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These are the events taking place in Stoke-on-Trent this year: Page 2 of 4 < 1 2 3 4 >
Exploring Josiah Spode's Stoke |
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Meet at the Spode Works Museum
Elenora Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1QQ
Thursday 15th September
16:30
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Join Spode Museum staff and local experts to explore the legacy of the Spode dynasty and its impact on the town of Stoke-upon-Trent. We will consider the factory site and its transport links, family connections with Stoke Minster and their commercial influence over the town's development. Find out about Spode's "Astounding Inventions", perfecting bone china and transfer printing processes. The walk will cover just a couple of miles and is expected to last around two hours. The museum will be open and free to visitors from 10am before the event. |
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Booking: Pre-book online potteries.org.uk/exploring-spodes-stoke-book |
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Ford Green Hall |
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Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, ST6 1NG
Sunday 11th September 11:00 to 15:00 Sunday 18th September 11:00 to 15:00 |
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Explore everyday gadgets from the past. How would you communicate without email or phone, or see in the dark without electricity? Have a go at writing with a quill pen and play with period toys and games. |
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Booking: not required Website: fordgreenhall.org.uk |
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Gladstone Pottery Museum |
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Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road
Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ
Friday 9th September 10:00-17:00 |
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Gladstone Pottery Museum enables visitors to experience what conditions were like for the men, women and children who worked at the centre of the world’s pottery industry. Visit the Tile Gallery featuring one of the best decorative tile collections in the country and ‘Flushed with Pride’ a remarkable gallery dedicated to the history of the toilet. A fun noisy, touchy feely display, kids will love it! |
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Booking: Pre-book online potteries.org.uk/historic-longton-walk-book Website: stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm/ |
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Guided tour of the V&A Wedgwood Collection |
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V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER
Friday 9th September Friday 16 September Tour at 14:30 20 people per tour |
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Come and discover Wedgwood’s ingenious innovations on our themed tour through the V&A Wedgwood Collection. The tour is an hour long and will be taking you from Josiah Wedgwood’s experiments in the 18th century all the way to the factory here in Barlaston. The museum is free to explore but the tour must be pre-booked. Why not complement your visit with a booking in the Tea Room where a Heritage Open Day special will be available. Short on time? Lily the food truck will be open serving Staffordshire Oatcakes and much more.
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Booking: Pre-book by email bookings@fiskars.com or call +44 (0) 1782 282986. Website: worldofwedgwood.com/content/va-wedgwood-collection-1 |
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Hanley Park - CANCELLED |
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Hanley Park, Avenue Road
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DU
Sunday 18th September 110:0-13:00 This event has been CANCELLED following the death of HM The Queen |
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For Heritage Open Days this year, come along and find out about our recently restored, Grade II-listed Victorian park. There will be a guided heritage walk around the grounds, a children’s trail and activities for all ages.
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Booking: not required Website: stoke.gov.uk |
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Heritage Photo Walk, Longton |
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Meet at Urban Wilderness CIC, 6 Bennett Precinct
Longton Exchange, Stoke on Trent, ST3 2JA.
Saturday 17th September 11:00 |
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The route will be approximately 1 mile along footpaths and pavements, covering Longton's heritage buildings on Market Street, Uttoxeter Road and The Strand, including the Grade II listed Victorian market, Longton Town Hall, St James' Church and Gladstone Pottery Museum. |
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Booking: Pre-book online heritagewalklongton.eventbrite.co.uk Website: urbanwildernesscic.com |
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Historic Longton Walk |
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Meet at Gladstone Pottery Museum car park
Sunday 11th September 14:00 |
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Longton’s buildings tell the industrial tale of the development of the area and the important role it played in the pottery industry. Local historian, Phil Rowley's route takes in landmarks and some of the remaining bottle ovens of Longton. An ideal way to learn about the town’s history. Beginning and ending at Gladstone Pottery Museum car park, the tour should take around an hour and a half. Co-ordinated by the Potteries Heritage Society. |
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Booking: Pre-book online potteries.org.uk/historic-longton-walk-book Website: potteries.org.uk |
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Middleport Pottery - Duchess in Steam |
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Middleport Pottery, Port Street,
Saturday 10th September 11:00 to 15:00 Sunday 11th September 11:00 to 15:00 |
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A perfect day out for someone who loves motion, mechanics, engineering and engines! This year for Heritage Open Days we're inviting everyone to come and find out more about our Steam Engine 'Duchess'. FREE access to the Steam engine on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September - see 'Duchess' under steam power, toot the steam whistle and understand how essential steam power was to the smooth running of the Factory. Our friendly Steam Team will be on hand to answer all your questions and demonstrate how it all works! |
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Booking: not required |
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Oliver Lodge: Scientist and Spiritualist |
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Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Rd, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JB
Friday 9th September
14:00 - 15:30
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Penkhull-born Sir Oliver Lodge was a highly regarded scientist, pioneer of radio and electromagnetic radiation, and inventor of the spark plug. Unusually, given his background, he was also a major proponent in belief in spiritualism. Local historian, Phil Rowley, presents a fascinating talk about the scientist's life and works in the village that still has a strong association with his legacy. |
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Booking: not required Website: potteries.org.uk |
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Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains Church |
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106 Hartshill Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST47LG
Saturday 17th September
12:00 - 17:00, Organ recital 14:45 onwards
Sunday 18th September
12:00 - 17:00
Guided tours at 13:00 & 15:00 each day
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Join us for a tour of the church building and an exhibition of historic artefacts and pictures. The church will be open for guided or self guided tours. There will be a a trail for children and you will be able to access areas like the choir loft and cellar which are not usually open to the public. Refreshments will be available and on Sunday 18 September at 5pm our event will end with a free concert by a local acapella singing group. |
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Booking: not required |
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