Pottering Around The Potteries 2026
This tour combines potteries, grand houses & glorious gardens including 2 must-visit potteries, the World of Wedgwood and Gladstone Pottery, along with the fabulous Shugborough Estate and beautiful Trentham Gardens. We also pay our respects at the National Memorial Arboretum.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 National Memorial Arboretum & World of Wedgwood
Today we start at the National Memorial Arboretum the UK’s year-round centre of remembrance and home to the Armed Forces Memorial and Millennium Chapel. The land train tour gives us a feel for the layout with the Arboretum featuring over 350 memorials. We spend the afternoon discovering the fascinating history and heritage of the World of Wedgwood with a guided factory tour. NB, time for lunch can be scheduled at either attraction as both have cafés and cater for groups.
Day 3 Shugborough Estate & Gladstone Pottery
We start our day at Shugborough Estate. This Georgian mansion dates back to the 1600’s and was once home to the Earl of Lichfield. We enjoy a self-guided tour, experiencing upstairs & downstairs for the full effect of life ‘back in the day’! We have time for a quick bite to eat before our afternoon visit to the award-winning Gladstone Pottery. This iconic site is instantly recognisable from the TV series, The Great Pottery Throwdown and is the only complete coal burning Victorian pottery factory in existence.
Day 4 Trentham Gardens & Stoke
Today we visit Trentham Gardens & Visitor Centre & enjoy a stroll through the Italian Garden. We return to Stoke late afternoon with free time to explore before dinner.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 National Memorial Arboretum & World of Wedgwood
Today we start at the National Memorial Arboretum the UK’s year-round centre of remembrance and home to the Armed Forces Memorial and Millennium Chapel. The land train tour gives us a feel for the layout with the Arboretum featuring over 350 memorials. We spend the afternoon discovering the fascinating history and heritage of the World of Wedgwood with a guided factory tour. NB, time for lunch can be scheduled at either attraction as both have cafés and cater for groups.
Day 3 Shugborough Estate & Gladstone Pottery
We start our day at Shugborough Estate. This Georgian mansion dates back to the 1600’s and was once home to the Earl of Lichfield. We enjoy a self-guided tour, experiencing upstairs & downstairs for the full effect of life ‘back in the day’! We have time for a quick bite to eat before our afternoon visit to the award-winning Gladstone Pottery. This iconic site is instantly recognisable from the TV series, The Great Pottery Throwdown and is the only complete coal burning Victorian pottery factory in existence.
Day 4 Trentham Gardens & Stoke
Today we visit Trentham Gardens & Visitor Centre & enjoy a stroll through the Italian Garden. We return to Stoke late afternoon with free time to explore before dinner.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Located in the city centre, the purpose built Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent is ideally located for exploring the local area and nearby attractions. The 140 stylish bedrooms are decorated in modern, neutral tones and come equipped with TV, hairdryer, walk-in shower and tea/coffee making facilities. The large restaurant has a great ambience whilst the bar and lounge area is spacious and bright with contemporary décor and furnishings. There is also a small gym.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £374pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £142
Based on Thursday arrivals
Inclusions
• National Memorial Arboretum land train tour
• World of Wedgwood entrance & guided factory tour
• Entrance to Shugborough Estate
• Entrance to Gladstone Pottery Museum
• Entrance to Trentham Gardens
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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