Upcoming shows at the Regent Theatre include Burlesque The Musical (25 to 29 August 2026), Jersey Boys (26 to 31 October 2026) and Legally Blonde The Musical (17 to 21 November 2026). This year’s pantomime is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027), which marks 22 years since Jonathan Wilkes first starred in the Regent Theatre pantomime. This time he stars as Muddles.
Victoria Hall continues to host a range of concerts, comedy nights and special events. Highlights in the current season include Jason Manford (23 September 2026), Lucy Beaumont (25 September 2026) and Jonathan Pie (22 October 2026). An Evening with Nigel Owens MBE (30 October 2026) sees one of the world’s top rugby referees sharing numerous tales from on and off the field.
Open daily apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, there is luxury shopping, unique events, colourful dining, hands-on learning experiences, picturesque woodland and the V&A Wedgwood Collection to enjoy. The Wedgwood Store houses a vast collection of prestigious Wedgwood and Waterford. Guided tours of the factory are available, as is a whimsical woodland and nature trail.
Stoke-on-Trent has been shaped by its production of pottery for centuries, and you can discover the unique history of The Potteries at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, and at Gladstone Pottery Museum. The museums aim to be inclusive and open to all, with reflection spaces around the museum where visitors can enjoy quiet moments. The museums contain diverse displays of art, local history, natural sciences and the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics.
Emma Bridgewater Factory
Step behind the scenes at the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent and immerse yourself in the artistry of British pottery making. Factory tours offer a unique look at the traditional skills and craftsmanship that go into decorating every Emma Bridgewater piece. Choose from a range of experiences, including a workshop where you can try your hand at decorating, or book a classic pottery factory tour. For a complete experience, enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea to round off your visit. Email bookings@emmabridgewater.co.uk or call Customer Services on 01782 210565 to book your Emma Bridgewater factory visit today!
Founded in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1985, the brewery now produces over four million pints a year. Tours of the brewery are available, showing you the brewing process from beginning to end. They supply local cask and bottle beer to pubs and clubs across Staffordshire and beyond, and employ around 250 local people.
Billed as “the UK’s No.1 tropical indoor aqua park”, Waterworld has over thirty different rides and attractions. There is also an outdoor pool (weather permitting, of course). The Waterworld Leisure Resort is also home to Adventure Mini Golf, featuring two eighteen-hole tiki-themed courses.
Founded as Stoke Ramblers in 1863, the club changed its name to Stoke in 1878 and then to Stoke City in 1925 after Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status. Stoke’s home ground is the 30,089 capacity bet365 Stadium. Before it was opened in 1997, the club was based at the Victoria Ground, which was their home ground since 1878. The club’s nickname is The Potters, after the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, and their traditional home kit is a red-and-white vertically striped shirt, white shorts and stockings. The stadium is known to have its very own microclimate, and the club advises visitors “to layer up or even bring a blanket!”.