Wedgwood Institute, Stoke-on-Trent

Name: Wedgwood Institute
Address: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

#56 among attractions in Stoke-on-Trent

Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture

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The Wedgwood Institute is a large red-brick building that stands in Queen Street, in the town of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It is sometimes called the Wedgwood Memorial Institute, but it is not to be confused with the former Wedgwood Memorial College in Barlaston. It achieved listed building status in 1972. ()

Coordinates: 53°2'41"N, 2°11'50"W

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Burslem SouthStoke-on-Trent United Kingdom

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Day trips

Wedgwood Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waterworld, Westport Lake, Potteries Shopping Centre, Tunstall Town Hall.

1.2 miS
Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent
31 min walk • Waterworld is a water park located in Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The park attracts 400,000 visitors per year. The park first opened in 1989 and is generally open year-round, but is closed for a few days of the week during term time.
0.9 miW
Lake
Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent
23 min walk • Westport Lake is a lake and local nature reserve in Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire, England, about 0.8 miles south of Tunstall. It is alongside the Trent and Mersey Canal.
1.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Potteries Shopping Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
39 min walk • Potteries Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, in the Staffordshire Potteries.
1 miN
City hall
Tunstall Town Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
26 min walk • Tunstall Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. The structure, which was the meeting place of Tunstall Urban District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ford Green Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
35 min walk • Ford Green Hall is a Grade II* listed farmhouse and historic house museum in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The oldest parts of the house date from the late 16th century, with one wing being either added or greatly repaired at some point in the early 18th century.
1.1 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Golden Torch, Stoke-on-Trent
30 min walk • The Golden Torch, more commonly known as The Torch, was a nightclub in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Opened as a mod venue, it later became important to fans of Northern soul. Peter Stringfellow was amongst the many DJs who at some time had a residency there.The main Soul...
1.3 miNW
Area
Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
34 min walk • Tunstall is one of the six towns that, along with Burslem, Longton, Fenton, Hanley and Stoke-upon-Trent, amalgamated to form the City of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. It was one of the original six towns that federated to form the city. Tunstall is the most northern, and fourth largest town of the Potteries.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Factory tours, Tours
Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent
15 min walk • Middleport Pottery was built in 1888 by Burgess & Leigh Ltd. It is located at Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, England. The buildings, which still house an active pottery, are protected for their historic interest. Middleport Pottery is owned and operated by Re-Form Heritage.
0.7 miW
Park
Longport, Stoke-on-Trent
17 min walk • Longport is an area of Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the location for Longbridge Hayes industrial estate. Port Vale F.C. played their home games at The Meadows in Limekiln Lane between 1876 and 1881.
~980 ftE
Town, Area
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
5 min walk • Burslem is one of the six towns that along with Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton and Stoke-upon-Trent form part of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. It is often referred to as the "mother town" of Stoke on Trent.
1.3 miSE
53°1'45"N • 2°10'47"W
The Dudson Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
34 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wedgwood Institute?

Nearby attractions include Swan Bank, Stoke-on-Trent (2 min walk), Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (5 min walk), Burslem Park, Stoke-on-Trent (11 min walk), Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent (15 min walk).

How to get to Wedgwood Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wedgwood Institute:

Train

Longport (22 min walk)