What's on inSmallthorne


Welcome to Smallthorne

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Smallthorne - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Smallthorne to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Smallthorne

Tourist Attractions


Aerial Extreme

Ever fancied swinging about, high up in the trees Now's your chance with our tree‐mendous course at the Trentham Estate. All ages are guaranteed a bucket load of fun. How much can you handle Swing by and find outJoin us for a unique, exciting and fun packed experience…

Churnet Valley Railway

'The Railway in the Valley'. Cheddleton Station is located towards the northern end of the current Churnet Valley line and is the headquarters of the railway. It is one of only three original Churnet Valley Stations that have survived demolition in the 1960s and 1970s the other…

Foxfield Light Railway

The Foxfield Light Railway is one of the UKs earliest heritage railways. The line was built in the 1890s and unlike many lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway maintains a 5 mile round journey which boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woodland. This results in spectacular…

Wedgwood Visitor Centre

The Wedgwood Visitor Centre is a fascinating and revealing insight into a pottery renowned throughout the world. A great social and environmental reformer, he built for his potters a complete village, Etruria, with good housing and a modern factory.The tour follows the entire production process from raw…

Waterworld

WaterWorld attracts over 400,000 visitors a year making it a leading visitor attraction in North Staffordshire & the UKs No.1 indoor tropical aqua park…

Ford Green Hall

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…

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