Museum in Newcastle-under-Lyme

“Great day out for the kids. Had an activity teaching then to look and learn for a prize. Great attention to detail at the museum lots to see. Staff are nice and most of all. FREE 2 hours to kill with the kids”

“Solid local traditional pub. Well worth a visit”

“I visited the Arndale Heritage Centre today with my son and it honestly warmed my heart. Barrie and team have built this place from scratch and filled it with so many fascinating things from fossils to old mining history. But what made it really special was Barrie himself. He took so much time with my little boy, explaining each fossil and piece of mining equipment with such care and enthusiasm. Watching my sons eyes light up as he listened was a moment I’ll always remember — and it meant a lot to me too. It’s rare to meet someone so genuinely passionate, kind and generous with their time. People like Barrie are what makes the world go round, and the centre is a true reflection of the love and effort he’s put into it. We feel honoured to have met him today, and we’ll definitely be back.”

“Wolstanton kindergarten is an outstanding nursery, our son has been at the nursery since he was a baby, he is almost ready for school and he is very well prepared it’s a small nursery and as such he has had all the love and attention which has enabled him to grow in both ability and confidence. The staff are great, very well informed and always go that extra mile to make learning fun. Its owned by a head teacher who ensures its standards are kept impeccably high – I can honestly say you will not find a better nursery in Newcastle under Lyme or Stoke on Trent. Richard Hackney”

“Great sports and conference facilities”

“Incredible service. I broke down and managed to get my car into the car park at this hotel. Dylan was working the night shift on reception and was so helpful. He was very helpful in getting me any help needed and when I eventually needed to book a room he got this sorted for me very quickly and even accommodated really well for my dog. Then when checking out in the morning, the lady on reception was also incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating, especially for my dog once again. I just wanted to say thank you so much for being so kind and helpful when I was in a tight spot. The best experience I could have from the loveliest staff.”