Etruria Industrial Museum
Creative Tourist
The Etruria Industrial Museum is only remaining operational example of a nineteenth century steam-powered potter’s mill.
What's on near Etruria Industrial Museum
Secrets of Knutsford
From wild buildings to wilder characters, explore hidden histories and architectural oddities in the Cheshire town of Knutsford.
from £20.00
That Night In Manchester
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
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Southern Cemetery Tour
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
from £20.00
The Secrets of Chorlton
From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs. What’s the story behind Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
from £20.00
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Learn to Sew with Stitched Up at Stretford Mall
Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.
from £75.00
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette at Dulcimer & the Carlton Club
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette has a treat this spring as the team has organised an open mic in April and invited along guest readers in May.
free entry
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Małgorzata Mirga-Tas at the Whitworth
The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
free entry
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entryWhere to go near Etruria Industrial Museum
Stoke-on-Trent
AirSpace Gallery
AirSpace Gallery is a collaborative, artist led project in Stoke-on-Trent, providing studio and exhibiting space as well as professional support and development opportunities for artists.
Stoke-on-Trent
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Home to the most significant collection of Staffordshire ceramics in the world and the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found, a visit to Stoke-upon-Trent is not complete without an afternoon whiled away in The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Stoke-on-Trent
City Central Library, Hanley
Described as “the finest and most distinctive example of Modernist architecture in Stoke-on-Trent”, City Central Library is Stoke-on-Trent’s largest library, home to the city archives.
Stoke-on-Trent
Bethesda Chapel
Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley is considered to be one of England’s grandest surviving town chapels – and it’s easy to see why.
Stoke-on-Trent
Emma Bridgwater Factory
The pottery lover’s mecca, over 1.3 million Emma Bridgwater pieces are produced at the designer’s Stoke-on-Trent based factory every year – each one touched by over 30 deftly-skilled hands. Take an award-winning tour, visit the heavily discounted shop and have a go at producing your own earthenware masterpiece.
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke Minster
Just a short walk from Stoke-on-Trent train station is Stoke Minster, believed to have once been an important Celtic religious site and where Christian worship has taken place since Saxon times.
Stoke-on-Trent
The China Hall, Old Spode Works
A vast space in the former Spode Works factory in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent
King’s Hall
King’s Hall is an events venue in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent
Middleport Pottery
Built in 1888, the beautifully-conserved grade II* listed Middleport Pottery has been producing its world-famous Burleigh pieces for over 120 years. Today it is the only working Victorian pottery left in Stoke-on-Trent and a multi award-winning visitor attraction.
Stoke-on-Trent
Burslem Town Square
‘Mother town’ of The Potteries, Burslem dates back to at least 1085 when it appears listed in the Domesday Book. Today, the wealth and fortune generated by the boom in global demand for Staffordshire pottery can still be seen reflected in the town’s many fine red brick buildings and grand displays of civic pride.
Stoke-on-Trent
Gladstone Pottery Museum
The last complete Victorian pottery factory in Britain, Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton provides a unique insight into the history of Stoke-on-Trent; an area renowned for its world-class pottery and ceramics.
Culture Guides
Music in the North
Electronic music features heavily in our latest round-up of gig highlights across Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.