Attractions
Listed below are just some of our favourite attractions in the vicinity of Cordwainer Cottage. More can be found at Visit Stoke or the Staffordshire Tourism site.
Alton Towers: The UK's No. 1 theme park. Only 30 minutes' drive away.
Potteries: The city of Stoke-on-Trent comprises the 'Six Towns' of Hanley, Burslem, Longton, Stoke, Tunstall and Fenton, all famous for the production of some of the world's finest pottery.
Buxton: (See also here:) Historic and attractive spa town in the heart of the Peak District. Home of the annual Gilbert and Sullivan festival and the Buxton festival. Less than an hour's drive away.
Ashbourne: A picturesque market town in the southern Peak District. Famous for its annual Shrovetide Football Match.
Leek: Thriving, historic market town well known for its antique shops. Leisure centre with pool, tennis courts, gym, bandstand (afternoon bandstand concerts in the summer). Farmers' market every third Saturday. Weekly outdoor market every Wednesday. Many individual shops. Fifteen minutes' drive.
The Wedgwood Story, Visitor Centre: New award winning visitor centre at the home of world renowned pottery manufacturer Wedgwood. Craft demonstrations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions and factory tours. Shop and restaurants.
Staffordshire Enamels Workshop: The only enamel maker in England whose workshops are open to the public. Booking advisable.
Moorcroft Pottery: Home of the famous art pottery, now more than a hundred years old, whose wares are highly collectable all over the world. Shop and exhibition.
Museums of the Potteries: The Potteries Museum and art gallery is home to the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. The Gladstone Pottery Museum is the only remaining complete Victorian pottery factory.
The Roaches: Superb site for walking and climbing, with the Peak District just beyond.
Tittesworth Reservoir: on the outskirts of Leek - a really good day out - visitor centre, restaurant, excellent childrens adventure playground, walking trails.. with the Roaches as a backdrop.