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BY PARENTS, FOR STOKE-ON-TRENT PARENTS

Family days out in Stoke-on-Trent

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Every great family day out in Stoke-on-Trent: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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27 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Stoke-on-Trent today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKElephant talk · free
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32 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri27 things · CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story
  • Sat31 things · Congleton Park Run
  • Sun1 thing · Daily animal talks
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TomorrowThu 8 · 27 things onRainy days77 under a roofFree41 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 10 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Stoke-on-TrentZoos & Wildlife Parks31Farms & Petting Farms in Stoke-on-TrentFarms & Petting Farms16Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in Stoke-on-TrentTheme Parks & Fairgrounds22Adventure Parks & High Ropes in Stoke-on-TrentAdventure Parks & High Ropes10Museums in Stoke-on-TrentMuseums5Science & Discovery Centres in Stoke-on-TrentScience & Discovery Centres1Aquariums & Sea Life in Stoke-on-TrentAquariums & Sea Life4Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in Stoke-on-TrentCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage10Model Villages & Miniature Railways in Stoke-on-TrentModel Villages & Miniature Railways5Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Stoke-on-TrentSteam Railways & Boat Trips6Caves, Mines & Underground in Stoke-on-TrentCaves, Mines & Underground9Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in Stoke-on-TrentTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts3Observatories & Planetariums in Stoke-on-TrentObservatories & Planetariums6Soft Play in Stoke-on-TrentSoft Play4Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in Stoke-on-TrentLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas1Go-Karting in Stoke-on-TrentGo-Karting1Bowling in Stoke-on-TrentBowling1Escape Rooms in Stoke-on-TrentEscape Rooms1Arcades, VR & Gaming in Stoke-on-TrentArcades, VR & Gaming2Board Game & Play Cafés in Stoke-on-TrentBoard Game & Play Cafés5Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in Stoke-on-TrentPottery Painting & Craft Studios6Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in Stoke-on-TrentSensory Rooms & Play Sessions3Parks & Playgrounds in Stoke-on-TrentParks & Playgrounds1Country Parks & Nature Reserves in Stoke-on-TrentCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in Stoke-on-TrentWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in Stoke-on-TrentGardens & Arboretums3Beaches & Coast in Stoke-on-TrentBeaches & Coast5Walking & Cycling Trails in Stoke-on-TrentWalking & Cycling Trails3Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in Stoke-on-TrentSplash Parks & Paddling Pools2Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in Stoke-on-TrentViewpoints & Picnic Spots1
Athletics & Running Clubs1Baby & Toddler Groups in Stoke-on-TrentBaby & Toddler Groups2Dance in Stoke-on-TrentDance3Music Lessons & Choirs in Stoke-on-TrentMusic Lessons & Choirs2Art & Craft Classes in Stoke-on-TrentArt & Craft Classes6Cooking & Baking Classes in Stoke-on-TrentCooking & Baking Classes1Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime in Stoke-on-TrentReading, Book Clubs & Storytime2Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in Stoke-on-TrentScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs2Holiday Clubs & Camps in Stoke-on-TrentHoliday Clubs & Camps2Wellbeing & Mindfulness in Stoke-on-TrentWellbeing & Mindfulness1Theatres & Shows in Stoke-on-TrentTheatres & Shows4Pantomime & Family Theatre in Stoke-on-TrentPantomime & Family Theatre8Cinemas in Stoke-on-TrentCinemas2Live Music & Gigs in Stoke-on-TrentLive Music & Gigs6Galleries & Exhibitions in Stoke-on-TrentGalleries & Exhibitions3Libraries in Stoke-on-TrentLibraries1Circus & Street Performance in Stoke-on-TrentCircus & Street Performance2
Talks, Lectures & Author Events5Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Stoke-on-TrentImmersive & Touring Exhibitions7
Cafés, Brunch & Coffee1Christmas in Stoke-on-TrentChristmas14
Halloween & Pumpkin Events17
Bonfire Night & Fireworks3
Markets & Car Boots1Party Venues in Stoke-on-TrentParty Venues5Party Entertainers & Characters in Stoke-on-TrentParty Entertainers & Characters1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

41

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

25

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

77

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

38

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Jodrell Bank Discovery CentreFri & SatCAPCOM GO! The Apollo StoryJodrell Bank Discovery Centre · 2 daysDetails →
Jodrell Bank Discovery CentreFri & SatOne Step Beyond: A Journey to MarsJodrell Bank Discovery Centre · 2 daysDetails →
Twycross ZooFri & SatMeerkat TalkTwycross Zoo · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
The Children's Country House at SudburyFri & SatThe Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trailThe Children's Country House at Sudbury · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Trentham EstateFri & SatFungi WalksTrentham Estate · 2 daysDetails →
Trentham EstateFri & SatShaun the Sheep Find the Flock TrailTrentham Estate · 2 daysDetails →
Chester ZooFri-SunDaily animal talksChester Zoo · 3 daysDetails →
Drayton ManorFri & SatBlazing HalloweenDrayton Manor · 2 daysDetails →

Plus 24 more events this weekend across Stoke-on-Trent.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Large group of young people gathered on an industrial rooftop at night, sitting and standing together.ROOFTOP STUDIOS
  2. 02Green and yellow tractor with enclosed green trailer parked on grass, historic stone church buildings in background.Glebe Farm
  3. 03A person sits in the cabin of a yellow digger/telescopic handler with its bucket and boom arm raised against a blue sky.Diggerland Yorkshire
  4. 04Two goats with ear tags at a farm enclosure, eating hay.Great Harwood Showground
  5. 05Geese and ducks gathered on grass and in water beside a tree-lined pond in a park.Sandall Park
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

77 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

41

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Stoke-on-Trent

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Summer Beach Club

No. 01Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

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Cheshire Outdoors

No. 02Northwich · from £4

Cheshire Outdoors

A woodland activity site where kids from six try archery, axe throwing and a segway glide through the trees.

Heritage Narrow Boats Ltd

No. 03Stoke-on-Trent

Heritage Narrow Boats Ltd

Take the tiller yourself on a hired day boat, or head off for days at a time along the Four Counties, Cheshire or Llangollen canals.

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