Newcastle-under-Lyme

The charming, vibrant market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to independent stores, great restaurants, fascinating museum, a ground-breaking theatre and more!

Enjoy acclaimed plays and productions at the New Vic Theatre, the first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe, where the audience sits on all four sides of the auditorium and gets an eye-opening perspective on the action.

See the town come alive for major events throughout the year, including the Lymelight Festival, showcasing the best local musicians, and the Jazz & Blues Festival featuring bands, record fairs and children’s entertainment.

Witness amazing street theatre, circus acts and live magic shows at the spectacular Homecoming Festival, and help the town celebrate the father of the modern circus, local man Philip Astley, who was the first to add clowns and acrobats to the bill.

For a more sedate visit, explore Newcastle’s history at the Borough Museum & Art Gallery, with its collections of Victorian surgical instruments and 19^th Century toys, as well as an aviary, pond and indoor and outdoor play areas.

Discover local mining heritage in the breath-taking surroundings of the Apedale Valley, home to underground mine tours and light railway.

Unwind at the romantic Dorothy Clive Garden, created by Colonel Harry Clive for his wife in the 1940s, and breathe in the fresh air and stunning panoramic views at Mow Cop Castle, the starting point for the 92 mile Staffordshire Way.

Voyage on a narrowboat along the picturesque Trent & Mersey Canal, and explore the pretty lakes and ponds of Bathpool Park on foot or bicycle.

Browse more than 80 stalls featuring the finest local produce and quirky bargains at the historic street market, which dates back to 1173.

Savour the meats, cheeses, pies, cakes and other delicious treats at the monthly farmers’ market, or the borough’s varied eateries and micro-breweries.