5 Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent this week (2nd - 8th Oct)

Our top tips for what’s on and what to see and do in Stoke-on-Trent this coming week 2 - 8 Oct)… For even more ideas, visit our What’s On page.

Halloween Pottery Painting

Join the World of Wedgwood this Halloween and get stuck into some spooky pottery painting in their decorating studio. Reserve a place quick as this is sure to sell out fast!

For more information please see Halloween Pottery Painting

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Astley's Astounding Adventures

Join the New Vic Theatre this autumn as we bring our most spectacular show ever back to the stage!

When Philip and Patty meet, they both know their lives are about to change. As the couple begin their adventure together, they are unaware that they will become the legends of one of the greatest stories ever told…

This is the story of Philip Astley, local town hero from Newcastle-Under-Lyme who became the international impresario that invented Circus – the spectacular phenomenon that captured the hearts of millions of people all over the world!

Astley's Astounding Adventures is filled with fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud humour, gripping drama and breath-taking circus spectacle.

For more info, please visit Astley's Astounding Adventures

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British Ceramics Biennial 2023

From 23 September to 5 November, the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) Festival returns to Stoke-on-Trent for six weeks of free exhibitions, installations and events shown against the backdrop of the city's industrial heritage. From spotlighting the UK's leading ceramicists to introducing work by international artists and fresh new talent, the BCB Festival is a celebration of the creative potential of clay for storytelling, playfulness, risk-taking and activism. Artists for 2023 include Osman Yousefzada, William Cobbing, Emilie Taylor and Stephen Dixon.

Please visit British Ceramics Biennial for more information.

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Little Monsters Afternoon Tea

A ghoulish spin on our popular Little Gardeners Afternoon Tea! Just reserve a table in the Wedgwood Tea Room during October

For more info, please see Little Monsters Afternoon Tea

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Scarefest - Alton Towers Resort

With spooks, frights and thrills for everyone! The Theme Park becomes home to Halloween, remaining open until late so you can enjoy your favourite rides in the dark plus loads of extra entertainment. For spooky young visitors, there are live shows and our famous freaky five to meet, whilst older families will enjoy our scare zone. For the bravest, dare you enter our terrifying scare mazes…

Our multi award winning scare mazes* are re-scarified each year and we add new features and mazes to the line up! And as if that’s not scary enough, dare you take on our world-class thrill rides in the dark? Will you hurtle towards a six-storey high Wicker Man effigy as it spectacularly bursts into flames?

For the little ones, join Franklyn, Skelvin, Patch, Phil and Gretyl the witch in their colourful Halloween playland! With new shows full of fun and silliness, Patch’s Halloween Party is bigger and better than ever. Young families can also enjoy the CBeebies Monster Ball, dance along with our dancing flashmob of ancestors, meet our ghostly pirates plus ride over 20 attractions at dusk!

*Scare Mazes are only suitable for guests aged 15+. The Alton Towers Dungeon & Darkest Depths are suitable for guests aged 10+. Additional charges apply. Garden lights walk is a free attraction and not a live scare maze.

For more info, please visit Scarefest - Alton Towers Resort

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