Stoke-On-Trent Landscapes

Stoke-on-Trent’s landscape ranges from manicured gardens to sprawling parklands. Hanley and Burslem each boast parks or public gardens for residents to use, and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery showcase ceramics; Etruria Industrial Museum on Caldon Canal provides insight into local industry.

Trentham Estate features an extraordinary garden designed by Capability Brown that was honored as Countryfile Magazine’s 2015 Garden of the Year.

The Potteries

At one time in the 19th and 20th centuries, The Potteries was an area comprising six towns including Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, and Fenton known as The Potteries whose streets were lined with kilns producing world-renowned ceramic brands like Wedgwood, Spode, Royal Doulton. Experts estimate there may have been as many as 4,000 bottle ovens at their height; smoke from these chimneys would fill the air so much that people couldn’t even see each other’s faces in it’s entirety.

Though The Potteries pottery industry may have diminished over the years, its legacy still lives on through museums and factories like Hanley’s world-famous Potteries Museum & Art Gallery or Etruria Industrial Museum in Burslem. Ford Green Hall in Longton offers another great attraction.

If you have some extra time on their hands, The Potteries’ serene canal network provides the ideal setting for an enjoyable canal boat journey. Take in the sights as you glide past historic buildings and bridges before visiting picturesque towns and villages along your journey.

If you’re seeking something more thrilling, visit Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District National Park for hiking, cycling or kayaking adventures. Be amazed by stunning views from Roaches near Leek or discover mysterious legends at Lud’s Church; both can penetrate Millstone Grit bedrock near Gradbach in depths up to 150m deep!

For an unforgettable and relaxing day trip, head out into one of the city’s parks or gardens. Trentham Estate is an idyllic garden and ornamental park boasting rolling hills, manicured hedgerows, and an abundance of colorful blooms – making for an idyllic visit! Trentham Gardens boast a magnificent collection of plants from all around the globe and make for a fascinating visit for plant enthusiasts. In addition to its remarkable gardens, Trentham also provides plenty of activities suitable for family outings. With everything from mini golf courses to play areas for children, Stoke-on-Trent is a must visit destination for visitors of all ages. If you’re hoping to see your garden transformed, hiring a landscape gardener can help transform it. These professionals have years of experience with various projects and can assist in the creation of your ideal outdoor living space; additionally they possess all of the tools necessary for larger landscaping jobs.

The Moorlands

The moorlands are an intricate system of ridges and valleys filled with diverse ecosystems and wildlife, home to several Sites of Special Scientific Interest such as Wetley Moor and Westport Lake Country Park.

Flash, located at 463m (1,518ft), stands out as England’s highest village and hosts one of its most breathtaking geological formations: Red Rocks.

Due to their abundant resources, Moorlands were exploited intensively for coal and fireclay mining between 1776 and early 1872. As a result, this left huge craters in the landscape, raising conservation awareness at an earlier date than expected.

Today the region is predominantly used for agriculture. Sheep are often seen grazing on upland pastures while dairy farming has become increasingly common in valley areas. Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle all produce textile products of various sorts in nearby towns.

There are plenty of exciting things to experience and do in the moorlands, from walking, cycling and horseback riding to visiting historic houses, pubs and markets. For more information visit the Staffordshire Moorlands website.

A new railway line would make Stoke-on-Trent easier and quicker to travel around, helping reduce congestion on the roads while simultaneously cleaning up its streets and improving air quality. Furthermore, this would also provide economic benefits by opening employment opportunities and drawing tourists; plus it would enable people living in rural areas access more services offered in the city while encouraging more people to use public transit.

The proposed railway line would link Sneyd Green with Alton Towers and Alton Town Center as well as connect it to an extensive network of quiet off road paths, greenways and canal towpaths in and around Nottingham city centre. Travel times at peak hours would be reduced by as much as two thirds while capacity increased by up to 40%.

Economic estimates project that fast rail links could draw in around PS400 million of investment, create over 6,600 jobs and bring an additional 2,600 into supply chains – while contributing over PS340 million in household income increases.

The Peak District National Park

The Peak District is one of England’s most beloved landscapes, shaped over millennia by interactions between natural forces and human intervention. Once Britain’s inaugural national park, it spans across five counties: Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and features everything from rugged gritstone cliffs, high-level limestone escarpments and deep dales to stately homes, fertile farmland and underground caves.

Peak District offers more than just breathtaking scenery; it also provides exciting outdoor activities and hiking trails. Its diverse natural environment boasts flower-rich limestone dales, gritstone moor areas and internationally significant peat bogs; while mountainous terrain plays host to an abundance of wildlife such as ring ouzel’mountain blackbird’ territories, red deer rutting in upland heathland areas, water voles along riverbanks such as Churnet and Dove rivers and water voles along riverbanks like Churnet and Dove rivers.

On foot is one of the best ways to explore this region, with walking trails suitable for all abilities spanning its vast natural areas. Pennine Way footpath traverses through it all; other walks (with guidebooks to help find them) are scattered throughout. Furthermore, Peak District National Park also makes for an excellent cycling destination, boasting dedicated cycling routes and official cycle hire centres throughout.

Rudyard Lake is an integral feature of the Peak District, providing visitors with water-based adventures such as hiking, fishing and picnicking in this scenic spot located within Staffordshire Moorlands.

The Peak District is an engaging and diverse region full of historic landmarks, cultural centers, and national parks – so what are you waiting for? Grab your backpack, pack some Fast Nutrition snacks and start planning your hiking adventure now!

The Trentham Estate

Trentham Estate is one of the country’s top visitor attractions, covering 725 acres with some of the country’s most beautifully restored Gardens and Parkland as well as a Garden Centre and Shopping Village that offer shopping services as well as visitor attractions like Trentham Monkey Forest and Treetop Adventure high ropes course.

This original three bedroom federation house dates back to c1902, boasting beautiful gardens and inspired by Scandinavian interior design, featuring crisp white walls, dark floors and eclectic collections from European flea markets to local country finds. The house centers around an open plan living area with an enormous fireplace and timber panelled walls – an example of Scandinavian interior style.

In 1830s Scotland, Charles Barry–architect of Parliament’s rebuild–was hired by Duke Sutherland to design his dream mansion and gardens. While upper flower gardens display traditional period styles of gardening, planting on closer inspection reveals more naturalistic arrangements nearer the lakeside area.

Trentham Gardens features many yew trees planted during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of them showing a distinctive grid pattern and girth which can be found in its Italian Gardens and Eastern Pleasure gardens. Due to being toxic for livestock, however, these particular species were only ever planted within walls such as parks or gardens.

The Gardens are constantly developing. There are a number of new areas, including an attractive beech woodland walk, water play areas for children and the UK’s inaugural “barefoot walk”, in addition to exciting children’s adventure playgrounds and mazes. Furthermore, Trentham Live – an annual showcase featuring world-renowned musicians performing within an idyllic picturesque setting – also takes place here.

Trentham Estate is the most visited paid attraction in Staffordshire and on pace to break its record annual visitor figures of three million. Perfect for family visits, daytrips with friends or work colleagues as well as enjoying quality hotel facilities onsite – Trentham Estate makes for a fantastic day trip experience!