Things to do
Trentham Gardens
We love visiting Trentham Gardens in the spring! There is an entry fee for the gardens. If you don't want to pay this, the shopping village, garden centre and delicious restaurants are enough for a lovely day out Fun fact: Rowan used to work here while she was studying for her Master's Degree.
Ramblers Retreat
Comfort food and homemade cakes in a cosy, country tearoom housed in 19th-century lodge with garden. As the name suggests, it is situated on many walking routes in the Alton area. We visited midway through our hike through Hawksmoor (not recommended, as we were struggling to start walking again after all the yummy food. Visting after the hike is probably for the best!)
Long Rest
Fab boardgame cafe. If you know Nathan, you've probably already been!
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Learn about Stoke's history & paint your own pottery.
Emma Bridgewater Factory
Tour the factory, decorting pottery, browse the seconds shop and finish day in the cafe! (Tour and decorating require booking)
Wetley Moor Alpacas
Nothing like an Alpaca walk to get you in the mood for a wedding.
