Staffordshire
Properties and events in Staffordshire
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'Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection': Behind-the-scenes tours - Connections & Networks
Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Unpacking Project at V&A Wedgwood Collection with a guided tour around our collection storage space. Discover the Connections and Networks in our Wedgwood story.
A History of Rail Travel Poster Art
Join us for an illustrated, engaging talk on the history of railway art poster advertising to explore social & technological development over 180 years. The talk will feature artwork from a glittering array of artists and poster designers.
A virtual tour of the historic borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Join Brampton Museum for a virtual tour of some of the historic village and parishes which make up Newcastle under Lyme. A series of archive films shot in the 1960s onwards by local veteran film maker Brian Nixon.
All Saints Church
Come and explore the beautiful ancient building of All Saints Church. There will be crafts and activities for all the family, information on local history and a chance to explore the bell tower and even have a go at ringing the church bells.
All Saints' Church Sandon
A family-friendly walk through our history—a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and ancient graveyard (self-guided or with a volunteer guide) will take you from Norman origins to the present day.
Back to the Barracks
Mono printing with Kate Windsor.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum Stores
Go behind the scenes and discover the treasures in our museum stores for Heritage Open Days!
Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Belong Heritage Gallery is a dementia friendly facility, It links the past and the present through people, their memories and a shared exploration of our heritage, providing a unique dimension to enrich the lives of older people living here.
Bethesda Chapel
Bethesda is a Grade II* listed chapel once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries.
Biddulph Grange Garden open gates
Free entry to Biddulph Grange Garden including access via the Bateman Walk through the historic St Lawrence churchyard and access into the Biddulph Grange Country Park via the Wellingtonia Avenue (subject to staffing levels).
Boats, Trains and Automobiles. Getting In and Out of Kidsgrove
Join our engaging local historian for an entertaining tour of key sites which have contributed to Kidsgrove's excellent connectivity, the people who made it happen and the reasons people wanted to come to Kidsgrove!
Brindley's Mill, Mill Street
Brindley's Mill is a working water-powered corn mill built in 1752.
Chatterley Whitfield and Colliery Tours
A Victorian Time Capsule - As seen on the Lloyds TV advert, Hidden Britain by Drone, Abandoned Engineering...... A chance to visit Chatterley Whitfield Colliery, which closed in 1977 and became a museum. New Heritage Centre, NO UNDERGROUND TOURS
Claymills by Night
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station is being opened at night to give the full experience of what it would have been like to work in a 24/7 operation.
Connecting The Potteries to the World
An illustrated talk exploring the 18th and 19th Century development of the canal network which drove the Industrial Revolution in North Staffordshire and made the mass production of pottery possible.
Coracle Connections
What is a Coracle, I hear you ask? A coracle is a small, rounded, lightweight boat, constructed of lengths of ash or willow and woven like a basket. Join us to find out more, watch a coracle making demonstration and even try a free, coracle ride!
CWGC Tours 2024 - Stoke-on-Trent (Hartshill) Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Stoke on Trent (Hartshill) Cemetery.
Dancing Through Time - English Folk Dance
Join us at Lichfield Folk Dance Club for a night of dancing that will take you on a journey through the years of English Folk Dance alongside live Folk music!
Exploring Stoke's Historic Potbank Sites
A guided walk focussing on the eighteenth and nineteenth century pottery sites in the town of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Exploring Stoke's Waterways
The River Trent, its tributary the Fowlea Brook and the Trent & Mersey canal run more or less in parallel through the centre of Stoke. This walk will look at how their routes through the town have altered over time.