Hanley is the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent and is home to the Regent Theatre, Victoria Hall and the Mitchell Arts Centre as well as the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. A large shopping and entertainment centre includes hundreds of shops as well as a cinema and various restaurants.

Local News

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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Operation Sparkle returns to City Centre with added improvement fund for Businesses

Operation Sparkle is continuing to create a shine in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre... Stoke-on-Trent BID Introduced Operation Sparkle in March 2021 with the aim to ensure the City Centre maintains a quality environment to attract shoppers and…
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Artisan Market set for Piccadilly

A brand-new artisan market is taking place in the Piccadilly area of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Launching on Sunday 27 March, from 10am, the market will boast 40 stalls of local makes and bakes. Piccadilly Artisan Market is organised by the team…
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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery team with Pinc College for innovative project

Staff from The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery have teamed up with students of Pinc College, a specialist college for creative education, for an innovative education project about the Staffordshire Hoard. The Potteries Museum & Art…
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Hanley to welcome CBeebies’ favourites for Christmas – and much more

CBeebies' characters are set to bring festive cheer to Hanley in the run up to Christmas 2021. Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) will welcome CBeebies’ characters to The Potteries Centre on various Saturdays. Personal…
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Green Flag for City’s Parks and Caldon Canal

Hanley Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag for the third year running. The 125-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million pound restoration over the last few years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green public…
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Second store in the Potteries for Sports Traider

The owners of the UK’s first chain of charity sports shops have opened a second store in the Potteries. Sports Traider - who provide opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children - recently opened the doors to a brand new store…
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Cycling through the decades to the Mine

A 279-mile charity cycle challenge is set to finish at North Staffordshire’s largest furniture reuse charity shop. Staff and volunteers at Emmaus Furniture Mine are to welcome Mark Johnson - who will be making his way from Leicester to…
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Ben Fogle UK Theatre Tour at Victoria Hall

Ben Fogle returns to the Victoria Hall with his thrilling live theatre show, Tales from the Wilderness - Thursday 2 September. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will share inspiring tales of his adventures around the…
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Family Fun Day set for Hanley Park

Family by Family, a new team from Shared Lives Plus in Stoke-on-Trent, are inviting families to a free outdoor picnic with fun activities on offer for children and adults. Families are invited to attend the event at Hanley Park on Tuesday…
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Free Open Day of events at The Regent Theatre

A FUN filled family day is to take place at one of Stoke-on-Trent's Theatres. To celebrate reopening after over a year and a half with the doors closed, the Regent Theatre, in Hanley Stoke-on-Trent will be welcoming the public in for a…