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You’ll uncover more than 1000 years of history and creativity in museums and art galleries in Staffordshire.

Since the first recorded mention of Staffordshire in 1016, the county has forged a reputation as The Creative County.

From ceramic museums and visitor centres to collections showcasing our industrial heritage and Staffordshire’s best artists, our fascinating story offers plenty to discover whatever your passion.

Explore the life and work of Josiah Wedgwood and his family at the Wedgwood Museum at World of Wedgwood, home to the priceless Portland Vase dating back to 1790.

Lose yourself at the world’s last complete Victorian pottery factory, the Gladstone Pottery Museum, home to iconic bottle kilns and skilled craftspeople making clay pots, flowers, animals and more.

Have a go at throwing, making or decorating a unique souvenir of your visit.

Experience life in a World War One trench at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, dedicated to the people of Staffordshire who have served the UK in conflict, and hear re-enactments of ancient battles.

And the Etruria Industrial Museum offers a fascinating insight into the growth of the UK canal network, thanks in no small part to Staffordshire’s own James Brindley, the pioneering canal engineer.

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Admire the finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics in the world, a World War Two Spitfire fighter plane – designed by Stoke-on-Trent’s own Reginald Mitchell – and items from the Staffordshire Hoard, the biggest ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold, at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.

Dig deep into Staffordshire’s mining heritage at the Museum of Cannock Chase, which is packed with tales of how the area developed into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and contributed to Britain’s war efforts in the early 20^th Century.

Delve into the history of the Royal Air Force at the RAF Museum Cosford, and get up close to restored military planes including the world’s oldest Spitfire.

Learn about our cultural heroes Samuel Johnson and David Garrick on a visit to the historic city of Lichfield.

The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum reveals all about the creator of the first comprehensive English dictionary, while one of the best theatres in Staffordshire, the Garrick Theatre, is a hotbed of cultural activity which the celebrated 17^th Century actor would have been proud of.

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Get to know artists old and new, including The Lowry of The Potteries Arthur Berry, in the outstanding collection at Barewall Gallery.

The Art Deco talents of potters Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper are on show at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, while Trent Art specialises in modern British painters, particularly those depicting scenes from North Staffordshire.

Emporium Art Gallery is a favourite with fans of contemporary textile artists, ceramicists, photographers and jewellers, while The Trentham Estate is a joy, with numerous galleries and boutiques to explore in their shopping village.

And at Weston Park, the Granary Art Gallery is an uplifting space which showcases contemporary artists from across the UK throughout the year.

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World of Wedgwood

Address:

Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER

Telephone:
01782 282986

Email:

bookings@worldofwedgwood.com

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Pottery Visitor Centre

Stoke-on-Trent

Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Guided Tour of the Year 2018.
The World of Wedgwood, a unique visitor experience celebrating the very best of British industrial and design heritage. Experience Wedgwood for the day through shopping, food...
Ancient High House

Address:

Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JA

Telephone:
01785 619131

Email:

highhouse@freedom-leisure.co.uk

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Historic House

Stafford

Take a walk through time in the largest remaining timber-framed town house in England which was built in 1595. Period room settings reflect the fascinating history of the house and also houses the museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry.
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre

Address:

Elenora Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1QQ

Telephone:
01782 411421

Email:

visitorcentre@spodeworks.org

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Pottery Visitor Centre

Stoke-on-Trent

A fascinating exhibition at Josiah Spode's former pottery, the birthplace of bone china. There are films, activities, stories of the factory, the workers and the everyday and amazing things they made
Middleport Pottery

Address:

Port Street, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3PE

Telephone:
01782 499766

Email:

info@middleportpottery.org

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Pottery Visitor Centre

Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent

Winner - Gold Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Best Tourism Experience of the Year 2018.
Winner - Bronze Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Guided Tour of the Year 2018.
Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is an exciting visitor destination in the heart of...
Brampton Museum

Address:

The Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP

Telephone:
01782 619705

Email:

bramptonmuseum@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk

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Museum

Newcastle

Brampton Museum consists of a number of galleries featuring collections telling the story of Newcastle-under-Lyme and its people from the Roman invasion onwards.
Landscapes of Life Exhibition at the National Memorial Arboretum

Address:

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR

Telephone:
01283 245100

Email:

info@thenma.org.uk

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Heritage Centre

Alrewas

At the heart of the National Memorial Arboretum's new Remembrance Centre is the Landscapes of Life Exhibition which will set the scene for your visit to the site.
Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery

Address:

Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6DW

Telephone:
07766160492

Email:

markets@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

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Museum

Leek

The Nicholson Gallery is housed within the Nicholson Institute and is a living example of late Victorian philanthropy. The Gallery features a mixed programme of community based exhibitions and local history.
Museum of Cannock Chase

Address:

Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1TD

Telephone:
01543 877666

Email:

museumofcannockchase@wlct.org

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Museum

Cannock

The Museum of Cannock Chase illustrates the rich social and industrial heritage of the Cannock Chase area.
Gladstone Pottery Museum

Address:

Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1PQ

Telephone:
01782 237777

Email:

gladstone@stoke.gov.uk

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Pottery Visitor Centre

Stoke-on-Trent

Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2018.
Winner - Silver Award - Enjoy Staffordshire Inclusive Tourism Award 2018.
The only complete Victorian pottery factory with original workshops, huge bottle ovens,...
Granary Art Gallery At Weston Park

Address:

Weston Park, Weston Under Lizard, Staffordshire, TF11 8LE

Telephone:
01952 852100

Email:

enquiries@weston-park.com

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Art Gallery

Weston Under Lizard

The Granary Art Gallery is the venue for monthly selling exhibitions by acclaimed artists from the UK and beyond, along with items on loan from private collections.
Royal Air Force Museum

Address:

Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP

Telephone:
01902 376200

Email:

cosford@rafmuseum.org

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Museum - Military

Shifnal

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has a collection of 70 historic aircraft and the National Cold War Exhibition. Includes restaurant, shop hands on gallery, simulator and 4D experience.
Apedale Valley Light Railway

Address:

Loomer Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7LB

Telephone:
0845 094 1953

Email:

info@mrt.org.uk

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Steam Railway

Newcastle-under-Lyme

There is something for everyone at Apedale. Young and old will enjoy a great value trip on a narrow gauge steam or diesel train alongside the Apedale Community Country Park.
Emma Bridgewater Factory

Address:

Lichfield Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3EJ

Telephone:
01782 201328

Email:

factoryshop@emmabridgewater.co.uk

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Pottery Visitor Centre

Stoke-on-Trent

Come and visit the Emma Bridgewater factory in the heart of the Potteries. Take a factory tour or decorate your own pottery then relax for lunch in our kitchen cafe and finally visit our gift shop
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Address:

Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG

Telephone:
01543 264972

Email:

sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk

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Museum

Lichfield

Discover the life and times of Samuel Johnson, the great man of letters most famously known for writing ‘A Dictionary of the English Language’ in 1755. Explore five floors of displays in an atmospheric historic house, including period room settings,...
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Address:

Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3DW

Telephone:
01782 232323

Email:

museums@stoke.gov.uk

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Museum

Stoke-on-Trent

Discover the world famous Staffordshire Hoard along with the history of the Potteries, including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire Ceramics. See a Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft.
Staffordshire Regiment Museum

Address:

DMS Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY

Telephone:
01543 434394

Email:

curator@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com

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Museum - Military

Lichfield

Come and see the Staffordshire Regiment Museum tell the story of the bravery, tenacity and heroism of all serving members over the last 300 years.
Etruria Industrial Museum

Address:

Kilndown Close, Etruria Vale Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4RB

Telephone:
07900 267711

Email:

info@etruriamuseum.org.uk

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Museum - Industrial

Stoke-on-Trent

Etruria Industrial Museum and Heritage Centre, the home of Jesse Shirley’s Bone and Flint Mill - the only steam driven potter's mill in the world. Opened in 1857, Jesse Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill was fully restored between 1978 and 1990 the mill...
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Address:

Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0DA

Telephone:
01283 509929

Email:

enquiries@claymills.org.uk

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Industrial Heritage

Burton upon Trent

Fantastic steam beam engines. Stoke our steam boiler. Visit our steam driven workshop. Children can start a steam engine and blow the whistle.
Erasmus Darwin House

Address:

Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD

Telephone:
01543 306260

Email:

enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org

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Historic House

Lichfield

Elegant Georgian home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin, leading doctor, scientist, botanist, inventor and poet of the 18th Century.
Ford Green Hall

Address:

Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1NG

Telephone:
01782 537696

Email:

ford.green.hall@stoke.gov.uk

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Historic House

Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent

Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber-framed farmhouse, complete with period garden offering visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century.

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