Twixmas Made in Stoke-on-Trent

It’s that period between Christmas and New Year when no-one knows what day of the week it actually is! If you are bored of boxsets and Christmas leftovers, here’s our guide to the best things to do around Stoke-on-Trent during Twixmas.

Trentham Estate

The Christmas at Trentham illuminated trail is open until the 1 January, sprinkling festive magic across the flora and fauna of the historic Trentham Gardens.

Apedale Valley Light Railway

Blow away the post-Christmas stupor with a Winter Warmer steam train ride at Apedale Valley Light Railway on 27^th December. 

Park Runs

If you want to start your New Year health kick early why not join a Park Run at Trentham Estate or Hanley Park on Saturday 31 December.

Panto & Festive Theatre

Alice in Wonderland at The New Vic Theatre – until 28 January

Journey with Alice as she follows the White Rabbit into a curiously enchanting new world, filled with even curioser characters.

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan – Regent Theatre until 31 December

Join Stoke-on-Trent’s King of Panto Jonathan Wilkes as Smee and Torchwood’s Kai Owen as Captain Hook as they set sail on a brand new adventure this Christmas. 

Cinderella – Mitchell Arts Centre until 31 December

You are all invited to come to the ball for family favourite, Cinderella -  a show packed with songs to sing along to, plenty of adventure, sparkle and laughs with this rags to riches tale.

World of Wedgwood

Bring in the New Year at World of Wedgwood for their special New Years’ Event Afternoon Tea event.  Settle into the warm ambiance of a live string trio as they play popular hits whilst you enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room with bottomless bubbles.

Shopping

If you want to get a head start on the January sales we have plenty of venues where you can grab some local bargains.  From the Shopping Village at Trentham, The Potteries Centre and Affinity Staffordshire to the Factory Shops at Emma Bridgewater, Middleport Pottery and World of Wedgwood.