Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent (or simply, Stoke) is a city in England, roughly half-way between Birmingham and Manchester. It shares a border with the affluent town of Newcastle under Lyme, and the separation is most evident at Boundary Street in Hartshill. Despite this and the two places are often very much considered to be one large city.

Travel to Stoke-on-Trent

By road

Stoke-on-Trent lies on the A500 "D-road", just off the M6 motorway, and can be visited by travelling southbound from Manchester or northbound from Birmingham. It is roughly 45 miles from both of these cities. It can also be reached via the A34. Those seeking the downtown by road should look for signs to "Hanley", once they enter Stoke-on-Trent.

By rail

• Stoke-on-Trent station - 53.0081, -2.181 - Stoke-on-Trent train station Stoke-PB160864 This is a small but busy mainline train station that has frequent inter-city services to most destinations in the United Kingdom. There are regular services from Manchester Piccadilly Station, which offers a connection to Manchester Airport. There is a direct fast service from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International train station (near Birmingham Airport and the NEC). Stoke-on-Trent can be visited from London Euston train station, with services running every 20 minutes at peak times. Journey time to and from London is usually about 95 minutes on the fastest services. There is a large taxi rank at the railway station.

Be careful when travelling from Stoke-on-Trent station as the station displays and staff are not very helpful in distinguishing between express and stopping trains to the same destination, and trains frequently run out of timetable order. For example and there are often two trains to London Euston at around the same time, but one is takes much longer than the other. The same applies when the destination is Manchester Piccadilly where there three different operators. Virgin Trains tickets are marked 'VIRGIN ONLY' and CrossCountry tickets are marked 'XC Only'. It also helps to know the train companies. Train spotters do not have this problem!

Travel on a Bus in Stoke-on-Trent

The majority of bus and coach routes into the city arrive at Hanley Bus Station in the Downtown. National Express and GorillaBus coach services serve Stoke-on-Trent from most cities in the United Kingdom. There are also services that serve Newcastle under Lyme which is a fifteen minutes bus ride from the Downtown, Hanley. The main bus operator in Stoke-on-Trent is First who provide services throughout North Staffordshire and South Cheshire.

By narrowboat

Around 10,000 visitors arrive in the city annually by canal narrowboat, on the Trent and Mersey and Caldon Canal. There are free moorings at Trentham, Barlaston, Etruria/Lock 38, Longport, Westport Lake, and at the Harecastle Tunnel.

How to travel around Stoke-on-Trent on a bicycle ?

The city is on the National Cycle Route No.5, which runs through the city on off-road paths.

How to get around in Stoke-on-Trent

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Place names in Stoke-on-Trent can be confusing for the newcomer. The six original towns that federated to form the modern-day conurbation city formed in 1925 continue to have their own identity, giving it a polycentric nature. Thus, asking for directions to the "downtown" may be regarded with bemusement from local residents. The now commercial centre of Stoke-on-Trent is Hanley and is rapidly becoming its administrative one too - having until now been Stoke-upon-Trent or just Stoke, where the train station is located. Roadsigns to the "Downtown" point to Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent has an intricate public transport service and, while buses are usually easy to come by, although many stops are open to rain and wind. Bus information is also relatively limited, so services such as Traveline can be helpful. Hanley Bus Station is the main transport hub for buses in the city and virtually all areas of the city are reachable from here. There is a tourist information offices located here and maps of required routes are published and easy to find. In order to reach the bus station, it is necessary to catch a bus from outside the station; otherwise, it is a long walk.

The city has over 100 miles (160 kilometers) of excellent off-road bicycle paths, on old railway and mineral lines, and canal towpaths. A free map is available from the Tourist Office, who will also be able to advise on cycle hire.

Taxis are also widely available.

What to see in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent is historically renowned for its pottery industry (hence its nickname of The Potteries). Although the industry has suffered from affordable foreign imports and is now in decline, many of the major manufacturers of high-quality pottery still have headquarters in the area including Spode, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton. There are numerous factory shops dotted around the city, including the Potteries Shopping Centre, in Hanley.

• Gladstone Pottery Museum - Uttoxeter Road, Longton, ST3 1PQ 52.9866, -2.1317 ☎ +44 1782 237777 - Bottle Kiln Gladstone Pottery Museum - A popular tourist spot for all the family and features numerous activities including a chance to see the famous bottle kilns of the city.
• Burleigh - Burleigh Pottery Also very popular, one of the last remaining fully working family-run Victorian potteries.
• Trentham Gardens - Stone Road, Trentham, ST4 8JG 52.952, -2.202 ☎ +44 1782 646646 | Opening Hours: Garden day tickets: adult £12, seniors and students £10, child (5-15) £9, disabled persons £8 (accompanying carer free), child (4 and under) free, evening day ticket (available Sunday - Friday from 5PM) £6. monkey forest tickets: adults: £8.50, seniors and students £8, children (3 to 14), £6.50, disabled/carers, £5.50, under 3 years old free. Trentham treetop adventures (online/at the door): adult £25.20/£28.00, child (under 16- Minimum height 1.4m/4ft 7) £21.60/£24.00, family (2 adults, 2 children £85.50/£95.00 Trentham Gardens 2015 13 A - Trentham Estate A large public park area served by bus routes from the downtown (Hanley). There is a small admission charge, but various activities are available there such as a petting zoo and children's adventure playground. Depending on the weather it is also feasible to rent boats and jet-skis for fun on the expansive lakes and the natural beauty of the Gardens can be exquisite. "The Monkey Forest" has free-ranging Barbary macaques. Trentham Treetop Adventure offers over 30 exciting treetop obstacles from mid-air jumps, knee wobbling tight ropes.
• City Museum and Art Gallery - Bethesda Street, Downtown, ST1 3DW 53.0229, -2.1781 ☎ +44 1782 232323 - Free Potteries museum & art gallery - Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - Well worth a visit, housing a world-class ceramics collection and also a preserved Spitfire, in memory of its designer, Reginald Mitchell, a local of Stoke.

What to do in Stoke-on-Trent

• Festival Park - 53.031111, -2.196111 - Has a wealth of activities. There is a ski slope and toboggan run, ten-pin bowling, a large cinema, shopping, a canalside pub, Waterworld, a four-star hotel, and a large park created from the site of the National Garden Festival.

Stoke-on-Trent has a thriving community and the downtown features several bars and late night restaurants aimed at the individuals. The Three Tuns and the adjoining The Club are two of the most renowned venues in the city along with Bar Monique. They can be found east of Hanley Bus Station travelling towards Bucknall. Other restaurants include Pink Bar and Lounge, Number 3, Blush Cabaret Bar andthe Waterboard.

There is a large purpose-built skateboarding park at Forest Park.

• Watch football ie soccer at Stoke City FC. They play in the Championship and the second tier of English football. Their stadium, capacity 30,000, is on Stanley Matthews Way ST4 4EG, off A50 and ring-road 5 miles southeast of downtown.

Stage & screen

There are numerous theatres in the city. Also the university campus (near Stoke train station) has a public arts cinema that shows intelligent films.

• The Queens Theatre - Queens Theatre Production Society | Wedgwood St, Burslem, ST6 4JH 53.046505, -2.196979 ☎ +44 1782 825800

• The Regent - Piccadilly, ST1 1AP 53.0244, -2.1765 - Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent -
• Mitchell Art Centre - Mitchell Memorial Youth Theatre | 40 Broad St, ST1 4HG 53.023025, -2.179677 - Mitchell Arts Centre Mitchell Arts Centre Stoke-on-Trent - 2016-04-16 - Andy Mabbett - 05 A
• Victoria Hall - Bagnall St, Hanley, ST1 3AD 53.0231, -2.1752 A Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
• New Vic - Etruria Road, Basford, ST5 0JG 53.0161, -2.2145 ☎ +44 1782 717962 - New Vic Theatre -
• Repertory Theatre - The Rep | Leek Road, ST4 2TR 53.012597, -2.171828 ☎ +44 1782 209784

Further afield

Near to Stoke are the following.

• Alton Towers - Farley Ln, Alton, ST10 4DB 52.990556, -1.8925 ☎ +44 871 222 3330 - Alton Towers Alton Towers - Château - The UK's largest theme park.
• Biddulph Grange Garden - 53.1297, -2.16222 - Biddulph Grange Biddulph Grange 2015 008 - The National Trust
• Consall Hall Gardens - Hall Gardens Consall, ST9 0AG 53.036009, -2.017318 ☎ +44 1538 422033 - Consall Hall landscaped gardens are nearby and in a beautiful setting.
• Keele University Arboretum - Web:
• Peak District National Park -

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Stoke-on-Trent

The main shopping facilities are to be found in Hanley the City centre of Stoke-on-Trent. One would be able to find the usual high street stores and includes the second largest Primark in the United Kingdom.

The main shopping attraction for Stoke-on-Trent is the factory shops of the pottery companies. Only Portmeirion, Wedgwood, Dudson and Emma Bridgewater continue to manufacture pottery in the city, and the factory shops can offer heavy discounts on what will be called "second quality" goods, that often have only very minor defects that are frequently difficult to tell from the main shop goods. Otherwise, shopping is not something that one would come to Stoke-on-Trent for. The downtown of Hanley offers nothing that cannot be found elsewhere. However it still offers a wide range of stores which would fulfill the needs of any traveller with needs of supplies.

Most pottery factory shops will offer a postal delivery service, so that one does not have to carry fragile or heavy items onto a plane when returning home.

Halal Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent is renowned for a delicacy known as the Staffordshire Oatcake and many Oatcake shops can be found throughout the city. The oatcake resembles a pancake in look and is a mix of flour, oatmeal, salt, yeast and water. It is often served with melted Cheese and a choice of either (or all!) Sausages,bacon and tomatoes. The pubs of Burslem are renowned, and The Leopard and The Bull's Head Inn are to be recommended as authentic English pubs.

• The Leopard - 21 Market Pl, ST6 3AA 53.045465, -2.19756 ☎ +44 1782 819644

• The Bull's Head - 14 Street John's Plaza, ST6 3AJ 53.044552, -2.199183 ☎ +44 1782 834153 | Opening Hours: Monday - Tu: 3PM Monday - 11PM, W-Th: 3PM Monday - 11:30PM, F-Saturday: noon-midnight, Sunday: noon-11PM

The Congress Inn in the Longton area is a nice friendly real ale pub with a large choice of good soft drinks, as is The Malt & Hops in Fenton.

• The Congress Inn - 14 Sutherland Road, ST3 1HJ 52.987779, -2.131643 ☎ +44 1782 596246 | Opening Hours: noon-midnight
• Malt-N-Hops - 295 King St, ST4 3EJ 52.994618, -2.146881 ☎ +44 1782 313406 | Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 11PM

Monday Night is student night in Hanley and students from Staffordshire and Keele Universities and many other young people from the region converge on the downtown. Many of them are chain pubs, with The Reginald Mitchell (JD Wetherspoon), Walkabout, Chicago Rock Café and Reflex all represented and popular with the local residents at weekends. There do remain some traditional pubs in the centre, all of which have been somewhat battered over the years by the chain venues.

• The Reginald Mitchell - Tontine St, ST1 1NQ 53.025476, -2.174472 ☎ +44 1782 281082

Most people wanting to stay out for the night will finish their evenings in either Liquid (around £5 entry), which features mainstream music or and the slightly further away Underground which specialises in rock/indie music and sometimes has live acts. This costs £2 to enter on a Monday, and four quid on a Saturday. Cans of Red Stripe lager will set you back around three pounds.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Stoke-on-Trent, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stoke-on-Trent. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Stoke-on-Trent and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Stoke-on-Trent. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Stoke-on-Trent. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inStoke-on-Trent: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Stoke-on-Trent, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Stoke-on-Trent, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Stoke-on-Trent, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Stoke-on-Trent without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stoke-on-Trent is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Stoke-on-Trent.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• George Hotel - Swan Plaza, Burslem, ST6 2AE 53.044904, -2.195847 ☎ +44 1782 577544 - A fine 3-star hotel in an area not known for its accommodation options.
• Moat House Hotel - ST17 0RJ 53.026648, -2.194475 ☎ +44 1785 712217 - A four-star hotel on Festival Park, part of which was originally the mansion of Josiah Wedgwood.
• North Stafford Hotel - Station Road, ST4 2AE 53.008405, -2.180205 directly opposite the train station ☎ +44 871 221 0191 (reservations) - Adequate and conveniently-located for sleeping arrangements.

Otherwise and there are a range of hotels available in the surrounding countryside, including options at Alton Towers.

Stay Safe

Stoke-on-Trent as a whole is a safe city. As with anywhere care must be taken especially at night, avoid walking alone in dark places. However, if you wish to sample the Halal dining and there's no need to avoid the downtowns: simply show the same common sense as you would elsewhere, for example by sticking with a group of friends. As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected. It is free to call the Emergency Services from Payphones.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Stoke-on-Trent

The locale of Stoke-on-Trent makes it ideal to visit other cities in the Midlands and North-West of England. While the city in itself suffers from a long period of industrial neglect and might not be immediately visually appealing and the surrounding areas of countryside are especially pleasant. The Peak District|Peak District National Park can easily be reached from Stoke-on-Trent, either by catching the Sheffield -bound bus from Hanley Bus Station, or by catching a train to Edale or other place in the Hope Valley, with a change at Manchester.

Birmingham (England)|Birmingham can be visited on the M6 motorway heading southbound and takes around an hour to reach. There are hourly train services most of the day that cost about £12 return and in fifty minutes take one right into the heart of Birmingham (at New Street Station) with its Bull Ring Shopping Centre which features around 140 stores and is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. Birmingham is home to Aston Villa Football Club, one of the oldest in England and one of the founders of the football league. Their stadium, Villa Park, lies on the outskirts of the city in Aston. They share a healthy rivalry with the more centrally located Birmingham City Football Club based at St. Andrews stadium.

Heading northbound on the M6 Motorway one can reach Manchester and the UK's third largest city (behind London and Birmingham) which is excellent for shopping and sightseeing. It also has one of the biggest communities in the nation. As with Birmingham, Manchester is roughly an hour away by vehicle and affordable train fares are available which will take you right into the centre of the city. Old Trafford is the home of the world-renowned Manchester United Football Club and tours of the ground are available.

Liverpool is another location that is easily accessible from Stoke-on-Trent, being slightly north of Manchester and roughly a ninety minutes journey by car. Cheap rail fares are available but often require a train change along the way and consequently can take up to two hours to reach. Liverpool is famous for its docklands, museums and being the home of The Beatles. It is also the home of the historic Liverpool Football Club.

The historic city of Nottingham lies to the east of Stoke-on-Trent and once again is easily accessible by vehicle or train. Many coach operators run regular services to Nottingham taking around ninety minutes to two hours and details are available from the tourist information office at Hanley Bus Station. Nottingham is a city renowned for its beauty and medieval architecture and Robin Hood enthusiasts will find much to do there.

The county town of Stafford is a place to visit to sample traditional British life and culture. It is around twenty minutes from Stoke-on-Trent via vehicle or train and bus services take around forty minutes from Hanley Bus Station. Stafford is known for its magnificent parks, architecture and its bustling yet traditional high street.

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