Barlaston is a quintessential English village set on the banks of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Steeped in history and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, it’s the perfect base to explore Staffordshire. The village is home to landmarks like Barlaston Hall, a handsome English Palladian manor house set in landscaped gardens.
Visit World of Wedgwood and learn about the proud history of ceramic in Staffordshire. The interactive visitor centre celebrates the legacy of Wedgwood pottery and offers factory tours and hands-on demonstrations.
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Trent and Mersey Canal towpath. The waterway flows past Barlaston and meanders through the Staffordshire countryside. As you walk along the towpath, you’ll pass quaint waterfront cottages set in flower-filled gardens. Barlaston is also an excellent base for walks in the rolling hills and sun-dappled woodlands that characterise the region.
Settle into a cosy pub and experience traditional British hospitality. Order classic dishes like jacket potatoes, pork pie and sticky toffee pudding. Instead of toast, cooked breakfasts are served with Staffordshire oatcakes, hearty savoury pancakes cooked on a griddle.
Getting there
Barlaston is compact and easy to get around on foot. The village is in Staffordshire, a 15-minute drive from Stoke-on-Trent and 30 minutes by bus. Birmingham Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.