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The large conurbation of Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire is the home of the famous pottery industry in England. Made up of six separate towns and numerous villages with Hanley as the commercial center and Stoke on Trent as the administrative center, it runs into the affluent town of Newcastle-under-Lyme. With nearly half of the UK population living within a two hour drive of the city and being the site of one of England's best known tourist locations, Stoke on Trent venues are ideal and much sort after for any event or function.
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Thousands of tourists from across the globe visit this city, affectionately known as 'The Potteries'. Famous names such as Wedgewood, Royal Dalton, Spode and Moorcroft, spring to mind with many museums displaying their wares. The city hotels provide elegant guest rooms and gracious hospitality while those in the picturesque countryside ensure tranquility, beautiful gardens with old world appeal.
The Stoke on Trent Moat House on Festival Park includes the original mansion of Josiah Wedgewood while The George Hotel in Burslem has a wealth of history behind it and is one of the city's most popular wedding and conference venues. This is a listed Victorian property with a red brick façade and ornate stone molding and traditional interiors. With ballrooms, restaurants and many function rooms to cater for small groups or large groups of many hundred, the city hotels provide all the amenities required for any corporate of private function.
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Purpose built conference hotels and centers not only provide magnificent conference and meeting rooms but include many of the leisure facilities that one would expect in a modern hotel. Indoor heated swimming pools, air conditioned gyms with state-of-the-art equipment and spa facilities ensure that guests and conference delegates have plenty to occupy their free time. Some hotels also cater for trade shows and team building exercises alongside the traditional conference and meeting spaces. The Alton Towers Resort offers an extraordinary array of venues with the ability to cater for functions of all shapes and sizes. From small events to marquee events for up to 3,000 guests, no event is too small or too big.
In close proximity to the city center but surrounded by rolling hills, little villages, canals or majestic parks are Victorian halls, stately country homes and 18th century hotels all of which provide superb venues for any event. Rich in architectural detail, formal gardens and wild deer parks, these Stoke on Trent venues promise an unforgettable wedding or meeting and conferences devoid of interruption. |
Great flexibility is offered with tailor-made arrangements to suit individual requirements, from single room hire to exclusive use of the entire venue.
The city abounds with cultural activities with many Stoke on Trent venues providing for the arts and entertainment sectors. The 1603 Regent Theatre in Hanley is the city's main theatre while the Queen's Theatre, the Stoke on Trent Repertory Theatre and the Victorian King's Hall are used for smaller and amateur productions.
Victoria Hall, also in Hanley is the principal concert hall. The local music scene is vibrant with many nightclubs and music venues giving voice to both local and international groups. Touring bands regularly feature at Victoria Hall, The Sugarmill and The Underground. The city's most famous pop star is Robbie Williams with many of his songs referring to Stoke on Trent.
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The unrivaled location in the heart of Britain and the easy access by road, rail and boat have combined to make Stoke on Trent venues an extremely popular choice for meetings, conferences, weddings as well as for cultural events, music and drama productions and festivals. The diverse and quality venues from sophisticated city hotels and conference centers to quaint country lodges and stately homes ensure that there is something to suit all events and functions.
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