Newcastle-under-Lyme

Properties and events in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Linocut Printing Workshop

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme, Belong Village, Lower Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2RS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join industrial artist Gary Eite for an engaging Linocut Printmaking Workshop, introducing participants to the creative process of designing, carving and producing prints using traditional lino-printing techniques.

Brampton Museum: Costumed Tours

Brampton Museum, The Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Journey back to Victorian England with our fifteen minute costumed tours of Brampton Museum and it's recreated Victorian street scene.

Ceramic Workshop

Belong Village,, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join Dawn from DM Ceramics for a creative ceramic workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to decorate your own ceramic tile using glazes, textures and mark-making techniques. You’ll also create a unique hangable ceramic bottle kiln to take home.

Discovering St Margaret´s Church, Wolstanton

St Margaret´s Church, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bell Ringing Demonstrations Tower Tours Graveyard Tours Displays and Exhibits Raffle Refreshments

Everyday Histories: Mow Cop Notable Natives

53 High St, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3PA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the fascinating people who shaped Mow Cop on this guided walk with our expert local historian. Hear stories of remarkable local characters, from the legendary Giantess of Mow Cop to the founder of Primitive Methodism and more!

Everyday histories: showpeople of North Staffordshire

25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the stories of North Staffordshire’s travelling showpeople, the families who bring the fun of the fair to local communities. Explore their traditions, resilience and lasting legacy through fascinating tales, photographs and memories.

Film Show: Buffalo Bill's Visit to the Potteries

The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A special archive film show for Heritage Open Days from Ray Johnson about Buffalo Bill's visit to the Potteries in 1904.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1LQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

This historic Catholic Church is 192 this year! Come and admire the stained glass, extracts from our archives and find out more about local martyr Blessed Thomas Maxfield. Guide-books, a friendly welcome, and a children's I-spy activity.

St Giles Parish Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme

St Giles Parish Church, Church Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1QS
In person
Pre-booking not required

This magnificent church was designed by George Gilbert Scott was built against the existing 14th century tower. See the soaring arches, beautiful stained glass and hear the wonderful organ

St. Thomas' Church, Butterton

St. Thomas' Church, Butterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 4DU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Church in the Woods in the heart of Butterton, Staffordshire!

Tom Carnes Demonstration

Belong Village, Lower street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Watch Tom Carnes create his famous ceramic bottle kilns live on the potter’s wheel in our Bistro. See his techniques up close, with the opportunity to get involved and add your own creative touches through decorating.

Unitarian Meeting House

Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2UA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to view a non-conformist meeting house, originally one of many throughout the country, which developed out of the religious upheavals of the 17th century.