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Hidden in Brampton Park less than half a mile from the town centre lies Newcastle‐Under‐Lymes local history museum featuring over 2000 years of Borough history.Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

Cheddleton Flint Mill is a fine example of a water mill that ground flint for the pottery industry. The site features two water mills, a small museum, a period cottage, traditional narrow‐boat and many other exhibits.Cheddleton Flint Mill consists of a complex of buildings including two separate…
Distance: 2.2 miles away

Welcome to our award winning farm and the peace and delight of the Upper Dove Valley in the Peak District. If you enjoy spectacular scenery and care about the environment you will love staying here. The tranquility belies the fact that we are only 7 miles south of…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber‐framed farmhouse complete with period garden. An award‐winning museum, the Hall offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.Ford Green Hall is in the…
Distance: 6.6 miles away

Supported by designs from the world‐famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, while examples, both old and new, fetch high prices in the major salesrooms of the world. Today, Moorcroft leads…
Distance: 7.7 miles away

Discover over 200 years of pottery produced in Stoke‐on‐Trent by the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and enjoy the unique experience of stepping inside the Grade II listed bottle oven to view the collection and to trace the…
Distance: 7.9 miles away

Free Guided ToursDiscover more about Etruria Industrial Museum which includes Jesse Shirley Bone & Flint Mill, a historic guaging lock, authentic ticket office and much moreEvery Sunday at 1.00 not available during Events, …
Distance: 8.8 miles away

A restored Victorian pottery factory from the days of coal‐fired bottle ovens. Gladstone is an excellent day out for the whole family with lots of opportunities to get your hands on the potteries. Allow at least 1.5 hours for the visit. At this working pottery, you can…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

The Heritage Centre, Roe Street, is situated in the centre of Macclesfield and provides a focus for community and cultural events in the town. The Heritage Centre houses the Silk Museum , the Silk Shop , the Victorian Schoolroom and the Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop. The…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

Paradise Mill, situated a short distance from the Silk Museum, was a working silk mill until 1981. Today, Paradise Mill is a living museum. The jacquard handlooms have been restored and knowledgeable and entertaining guides demonstrate the intricate production processes. Because of the working…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

Thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Staffordshire Hoard ‐ the most important collection of Anglo‐Saxon treasure ever found ‐ will remain in the West Midlands at The Potteries Museum in Stoke, close to where it was discovered in July 2009.Discover gold and silver artefacts including ,…
Distance: 8.1 miles away