I’m rapidly falling in love with Stoke on Trent, with the heritage, the culture and above all the people. Last weekend I discovered another fantastic day out in the city. Middleport Pottery Museum will literally make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time when canal networks were extensively used for industry and factory workers

It’s finally here, the most wonderful time of year. Full of family days out, twinkly lights and of course the obligatory visit to Santa. As Piper is now 9, I know we only have a few years left of the full magic of the season (if that) so I’m pretty picky about which Christmas events

Last night we were invited to the opening night of Annie, the West End Musical at The Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent. And what a night it was. Show stopping songs, amazing sets and the most well behaved stage dog I’ve seen! Piper is a huge musical theatre fan with her own dreams of

It’s nearly here people, my very favourite time of year but also the time I feel busiest. And probably most stressed! I hate spending hours researching all the best family friendly Christmas events in the area so hopefully this round up of the best Christmas Events in Stoke on Trent will save you having to

I’m always looking for festive events to suit the whole family. Having done years of queuing to meet Santa, coming home with MORE plastic rubbish, cold, wet and hungry, I now want my Christmas events with a little side of luxury. That’s why Chatsworth House at Christmas is such a magical experience. Chatsworth House in the Peak

Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke on Trent is the last Victorian pottery factory in the UK. Making it a fascinating place for a day out with kids in Staffordshire. Where better to learn age old techniques and try your hand at your own spot of pot throwing. We were gifted tickets to the museum during

Going to see a Monkey in a forest at the Trentham Estate in Stoke on Trent. A fabulous day out for the whole family. Planning a day out in Stoke with the kids? Read this Monkey Forest Stoke on Trent Review to discover why it should be top of your list. We’re not massive fans

The Fireworks at Trentham Estate If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, then you’ll remember how much I love Trentham Gardens. So I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to visit the Estate again for the Trentham Gardens fireworks display. Read on to see why I think this is the best organised Fireworks