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Stoke-on-Trent
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent works well as a base: 10 minutes from Longton, 22km from The Roaches.
Stoke-on-Trent is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 258,366, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Stoke-on-Trent sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stoke-on-Trent to your route.
About Stoke-on-Trent
The Spode Museum is based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, where Josiah Spode, known for his role in the Industrial Revolution, established his pottery business in 1774. The Spode Museum collection includes a ceramics collection representing 200 years of Spode manufacture, ranging from spectacular pieces made for Royalty,Read more
the Great Exhibitions and the very rich to simple domestic wares.
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Stoke-on-Trent is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0042 latitude, -2.1854 longitude.
What is the population of Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent has a population of approximately 258,366 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 258,366
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.0042, -2.1854
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Stoke-on-Trent
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
The Roaches
A serrated gritstone ridge on the Staffordshire moorlands, with Doxey Pool, Lud's Church nearby and a long climbing history.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Bentley Factory Tour
Exclusive guided tours of Bentley's Crewe factory where master craftspeople build the world's finest luxury cars.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lud's Church
Deep mossy chasm hidden in Back Forest above the Dane Valley, 18m deep and cool even in summer. Lollards held secret services here, and scholars identify it as the Green Chapel of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Thor's Cave
Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A54 Congleton to Buxton
A fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
A limestone ravine of caves, spires and the famous stepping stones across the River Dove.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Stoke-on-Trent
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 24 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
- 29 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
- 29 kmGoyt Valley road, Peak DistrictA quiet reservoir road between Errwood and Fernilee in the Goyt Valley, wooded and twisting, often closed to through traffic on summer Sundays.
- 29 kmA537 Cat and Fiddle SummitThe 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.
- 31 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
- 31 kmCat and Fiddle Road (A537)The moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton, a Peak District favourite with sweeping bends and long sightlines. Average-speed cameras now cover it.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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