Staffy Goes to Tea... with a Creative Twist
Who says afternoon tea has to stop at cake and a cuppa? This Afternoon Tea Week, Staffy has been exploring places where creativity and tasty treats go hand in hand. From pottery painting and factory tours to hands-on workshops and heritage experiences, these Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent attractions serve up much more than afternoon tea.
World of Wedgwood, Barlaston 
Home to the iconic Wedgwood brand, winner of the International Tourism Award at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards, World of Wedgwood offers a day out packed with creativity, culture and great food. Discover the story behind one of Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent’s most famous names on a factory tour, get hands-on in the Creative Studios, and round off your visit with the famous Wedgwood Afternoon Tea served in the award-winning Wedgwood Tea Room.
Afternoon tea served on Wedgwood china after a pottery experience? Staffy thinks that's a match made in tea-time heaven!
Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent
Experience world-famous pottery heritage at Middleport Pottery, home to Burleigh and one of the UK's last working Victorian potteries. Explore the historic site, discover traditional craftsmanship on a factory tour and enjoy afternoon tea beside the Trent & Mersey Canal at the Highly Commended Packing House Café, served on beautiful Burleigh ware made right here on site.
Tea served on pottery made just a few steps away? Now that's a proper Potteries experience!
Emma Bridgewater Factory, Stoke-on-Trent
Get creative at Emma Bridgewater, where afternoon tea comes with a side of artistic inspiration. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the cosy café before heading to the Decorating Studio to create your own pottery keepsake. For those wanting to delve deeper into the world of British pottery, factory tours offer a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of this iconic brand.
A teapot full of tea and a pottery masterpiece to take home? Staffy thinks that's a brilliant way to spend an afternoon!
A Creative Tea Break Like No Other
Whether you're painting pottery, exploring a working factory or discovering centuries of ceramic craftsmanship, these unique experiences prove that afternoon tea can be so much more than sandwiches and scones. This Afternoon Tea Week, why not add a little creativity to your cake stop and see where Staffy's adventures take you?
Looking for more delicious tea-time inspiration? Discover even more Afternoon Tea in Staffordshire.
And if you're planning family adventures during the school holidays, don't forget to check out Schools Out for Staffy for great days out, attractions and summer activities across Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent.
