Things to Do in Stoke on Trent
26 attractions and days out
Crazy Golf
Adventure Mini Golf
This fully accessible crazy golf venue at Festival Park welcomes families with wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout, plus offers baby changing facilities for your convenience.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Adventure Mini Village
A fully accessible indoor play space at Festival Park where little ones can explore and burn energy, with baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly areas throughout.
Climbing
Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke
Scale exciting indoor climbing walls at this Longton adventure centre, where families can tackle varied routes while enjoying onsite refreshments or their own picnic between climbs.
Restaurants
Bobby's Ice Cream Parlour
Treat the family to delicious ice cream at this fully accessible parlour on Springfields Farm, where everyone is welcome with wheelchair-friendly facilities and baby changing rooms.
Theme Parks and Funfairs
CBeebies Land, Alton Towers
Bring your little ones to this vibrant themed area packed with rides, interactive attractions and character shows based on their favourite CBeebies programmes, designed especially for preschoolers.
Cinemas and Theatres
Cineworld Stoke-on-Trent
This nine-screen cinema at Intu Potteries Centre shows family-friendly films in a convenient city location with wheelchair access, onsite parking, and snacks available to purchase.
Parks and Playgrounds
Cotton Dell
Escape to this peaceful natural haven near Oakamoor, perfect for picnics and woodland walks, though facilities are limited so come prepared for an off-grid nature experience.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Dimensions Stoke
This family-focused leisure complex on Scotia Road offers fun-filled swimming sessions including exciting rapids rides, plus keep-fit classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Emma Bridgewater Factory
Tour the home of Britain's beloved pottery brand and watch skilled craftspeople hand-decorate iconic designs, with factory tours revealing traditional techniques still used today.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Fenton Fun Factory
Young adventurers can burn energy on an enormous multi-level play structure featuring slides, go-karts and a football pitch, plus a safe zone for tots. Onsite café and ample parking included.
Railway and Transport Attractions
Foxfield Railway
Step aboard vintage steam and diesel locomotives for an exciting railway adventure through the Staffordshire countryside, complete with onsite dining and facilities for all the family.
Concerts and Events
Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trentham
Experience spine-tingling thrills at this family-friendly Halloween spectacular set in the stunning grounds of Trentham Gardens, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Kidsgrove Ski Centre
Hit the slopes at this Bathpool Park winter sports venue offering skiing and snowboarding fun for families, with on-site parking, toilets and snacks available to keep everyone energised.
Climbing
Kilnworx Climbing Centre
Scale exciting indoor walls at this accessible climbing centre in Burslem, where families can challenge themselves while enjoying the convenience of nearby parking and picnic-friendly facilities.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Stoke
Test your agility and strength on action-packed obstacle courses inspired by the hit TV show, perfect for aspiring ninjas aged 7+. Baby changing facilities available, though limited pushchair access.
Cinemas and Theatres
ODEON Stoke
This 10-screen cinema in Stoke offers blockbuster movies and classic favourites for all the family, with wheelchair access and baby changing facilities available throughout your visit.
Museums and Art Galleries
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Centrally located Hanley museum showcasing the area's rich ceramic heritage, with wheelchair access, family facilities including baby changing, and an on-site restaurant for refreshments.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Stoke Ski Centre
Hit the slopes at this Festival Way centre offering skiing and snowboarding sessions for families, complete with an onsite restaurant serving refreshments between runs.
Go Karting and Driving
TeamSport Indoor Karting Stoke-on-Trent
Race against your family in high-speed electric karts at this Burslem indoor track, welcoming drivers aged 8 and over for action-packed sessions whatever the weather.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Tenpin Stoke
Strike up family fun at this accessible bowling venue in Festival Park, complete with on-site dining and convenient parking – perfect for an action-packed day out with older children.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
The Play Barn @ Round Meadows Farm
This accessible farm-based play centre welcomes families with wheelchair and pushchair-friendly facilities, plus baby changing rooms and on-site refreshments to keep little ones fuelled for fun.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse - New Florence
Let energetic youngsters burn off steam at this vibrant soft play centre featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones. Family-friendly facilities include an onsite restaurant, accessible amenities and convenient parking.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse - Plough Inn
Let energetic youngsters bounce and climb through this engaging indoor play centre at the Plough Inn, complete with accessible facilities, parking and an onsite restaurant for family meals.
Water Parks
Waterworld Stoke
Make a splash at this family-friendly aquatic playground featuring exciting water slides, relaxing river rides and bubbly pools perfect for all ages, with full accessibility throughout the venue.
Lakes
Westport Lake Play Area
Families can enjoy top-quality playground equipment suitable for children of all ages beside the scenic lake, with an onsite restaurant, parking and full facilities including baby changing.
Tourist Attractions
XPVR Virtual Reality XPerience
Step into immersive digital adventures at this Hanley VR centre offering 40+ games for all ages, complete with accessible facilities and snacks to keep the whole family fuelled up.
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