With Easter holidays not far away, households trying to escape over the long weekend may wonder where to go this year. Heading abroad may seem like the best option, but in expensive flights, accommodations, and airport queues, you can rethink it as you don't want the worst enemy.
So the timeout team has put together a list of the best, but most underrated urban breaks in the UK. An incredible addition is Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. This often overlooked city is said to be one of the largest cities in the Midlands, and according to a visit to Staffordshire, it is home to the treasures of Staffordshire, the world's largest Anglo-Saxon treasure.
Stoke's love affair with Ceramics is known lovingly as ceramics, as he was awarded the status of World Craft City in 2024. Visitors can explore the Pottery Museum and art galleries, home to the work of well-known local artists such as Arthur Berry and Clarice Riff.
You can also visit many sites that have enhanced Stoke as a must-see site for ceramic enthusiasts, such as the World of Wedgwood and the Middleport Pottery Working Factory. If you're a little confused about the idea, book a tour with Moorecroft pottery or check out the Gladstone Pottery Museum, where the slowdown television programme of Glad Pottery is filmed.
Enjoy crafty capers at Emma Bridge Water Factory's decorative studio and learn to throw pots at World of Wedgwood or Love Clay Ceramics Center. You can also visit the magnificent wood framed farmhouses and gardens at Ford Green Hall.
If the ceramics aren't yours, try Stoke's gorgeous open green spaces, such as Central Forest Park and Park Hall Country Park. These Victorian-era parks are very juxtaposed with the brick and mortar center of Stoke.
Walk around the city's historic canals, or run around stunning lakes and rivers, like the picturesque Lake Trentam. Nearby are Staffordshire Moorland and Peak District.
You can also visit the city's sculpture trails that pay tribute to Stoke's famous name, artists and local history. If the night falls, watch the West End Show at Regent Theatre and the live bands at Victoria Hall.
There are many things that the family does. Trentham Estate features breathtaking gardens and a long mile lake filled with wildlife and beaver families. Stroll through the beautiful Italian gardens, take your family and visit over 140 free roaming Valbury Macaques at Trentam Monkey Force.
Enjoy shopping with 20 ceramics from Stoke. Find bargains while filling up with the area's famous Staffordshire oatcakes, and delicious pancakes made with oatmeal. The city also offers a range of accommodations, ranging from luxurious 4-star hotels to budget hotels.
