This directory details all of the registered events taking place within Stoke-on-Trent during the Heritage Open Days festival between the 12th and 21st September 2025. Click on the Heritage Open Days logo for more information.
Sun, 14/09/2025 - 11:00
Ford Green Road, Smallthorne
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1NG
Sunday 15th September
11:00 - 15:30
Ford Green Hall was built in 1624 for Hugh Ford. It is a fine example of a timber-framed farm house. The Ford family lived at the Hall for nearly 200 years. Meet a 17th century carpenter and find out how Ford Green Hall was built!
Booking: Not required
Website: fordgreenhall.org.uk
Fri, 12/09/2025 - 10:00
Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road
Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ
Friday 12th September
10:00 to 15:00
To celebrate Heritage Open Days the museum will open to the public free of charge. Visitors can experience what conditions were like for the men, women and children who worked at the centre of the world’s pottery industry. See the Tile Gallery featuring one of the best decorative tile collections in the country and ‘Flushed with Pride’ a remarkable gallery dedicated to the history of the toilet.
Booking: not required
Website: stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm
Sun, 21/09/2025 - 13:00
Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, ST4 7NJ
Sunday 21st September
13:00 - 16:00
Come and explore one of The Potteries' most important historic buildings with its internationally significant showcase of beautiful Minton tiles. Designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1842. Minton floor and wall tiles are used extensively throughout this magical building with some very rare and early patterns. A unique memorial inlaid floor tile marks Herbert Minton`s final resting place. Other important architectural highlights include two stained glass windows made by Hardman and designed by Pugin.
Booking: Not required
Sun, 14/09/2025 - 14:00
Meet at the Lychgate, St Bartholomew's ChurchFollow in the footsteps of the Fords of Ford Green Hall from St Bartholomew’s Church in Norton-le-Moors to the family’s farmhouse - now a Grade II* listed museum. This guided walk includes visits to the two historic buildings associated with the Ford family which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Starting at St Bartholomew’s Church, the circular route will take in several heritage sites including the former railway station and ironworks. The walk is around 2.25 miles and takes 2.5 hours with frequent stops and visits.
Fri, 19/09/2025 - 13:00
Christchurch St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AQFriday 19th September
13:00 to 16:00
Christ Church is an Anglican church in Fenton, Staffordshire, England. It is in the parish of Stoke-upon-Trent and Fenton, and in the Diocese of Lichfield. The building is Grade II listed.
Booking: not required
Website: achurchnearyou.com/church/4279/about-us/
Sat, 20/09/2025 - 11:00
V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston
Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER
Saturday 20th September at 11:00
Limited to 20 people
Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the V&A Wedgwood Collection with a special talk about Wedgwood designer and architect, Keith Murray (1891-1981) as part of a special celebration of this year's Heritage Open Day's theme of Architecture. A lecture and opportunity to get up close with items from our collections and archives.
Booking: Pre-book by calling the World of Wedgwood at 01782 282986 or email info@worldofwedgwood.com
Website: worldofwedgwood.com/content/heritage-open-days-events
Wed, 17/09/2025 - 10:00
Middleport Pottery, Port Street
Stoke-On-Trent, ST63PE
Visit our collection store, here you will be taken round by our amazing collection volunteers who will show you some of the objects we have that are not currently on display! The team will them also show you some of the ways we care for and document our collection in this true behind the curtain look at the Middleport Pottery Collection. Special for this year, you we be able to view handwritten letters from the architect of Middleport Pottery, Absalom Reade Wood. You will be the first members of the public to get a chance to see them!
Booking: Pre booking required: reformheritage2.beaconforms.com/form/78fb3fdb
Website: re-form.org/
Fri, 12/09/2025 - 10:00
Middleport Pottery, Port Street
Stoke-On-Trent, ST63PE
Come and join us on a Free Heritage Trail for Heritage Open Days! Your free ticket will include access to our Heritage areas, including our Bottle Oven, Steam Engine, Mould Store and Harper Street! Take a look at this iconic reminder of the city’s great industrial heritage. Includes access around the site and into areas of the Grade 2* listed pottery, including the inside of the Bottle Oven.
Booking: Not required
Website: re-form.org/middleportpottery/middleport-pottery
Sat, 13/09/2025 - 10:00
Middleport Pottery, Port Street
Stoke-On-Trent, ST63PE
Come and join us on a Free Heritage Trail for Heritage Open Days! Your free ticket will include access to our Heritage areas, including our Bottle Oven, Steam Engine, Mould Store and Harper Street! Take a look at this iconic reminder of the city’s great industrial heritage. Includes access around the site and into areas of the Grade 2* listed pottery, including the inside of the Bottle Oven.
Booking: Not required
Website: re-form.org/middleportpottery/middleport-pottery
Sat, 20/09/2025 - 16:00
Meet at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, ST4 7NJ
Saturday 20th September
16:00
Explore the exciting legacy of the Minton family in Hartshill. In the mid-nineteenth century, pottery manufacturer, Herbert Minton, transformed the village, building Holy Trinity Church, worker’s houses and the school at his own expense. Join us for a gentle walk of around 2 miles, pausing to share thoughts and stories from our Minton enthusiasts and experts along the way. We will gather at Holy Trinity Church (Main Entrance) and explore many interesting historical buildings and sites including: Longfield House and Cottage, Stoke Cemetery and Minton graves, Royal Infirmary site, Minton Cottages, School and School House and the Vicarage & coach house.
Booking: Pre-book online: ceramiccitystories.info/events/2022/9/9/secret-museum-virtual-open-doors-endmj-j3xr3-8bk6w
Website: ceramiccitystories.info/
During Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary Year, the Heritage Network is co-ordinating Heritage Open Days in Stoke-on-Trent with support from the City Council and funding from the Heritage Fund. Thanks to players of the National Lottery.