Address

City Centre
Bethesda Street

Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3DW

Contact

Tel : +44 01782 232323

Nineteen new artefacts from the largest and most valuable collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found will be on public display for the first time.

Delicate filigree snakes, sword hilt collars, a silver sword pommel, helmet fragments and the possible inlay decoration from a drinking horn will be displayed at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent. The artefacts will sit alongside other breath-taking treasures from the Staffordshire Hoard, including a gold strip with a biblical inscription, gold crosses and a dazzlingly detailed horse’s head, taking the number of 1,400-year-old gold and silver objects on display at the museum to 80.

Discover the history of The Potteries, including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. See a Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Relax at the Cafe Museum or browse the foyer Shop for unique quality gifts. Follow children's trails and enjoy drop in activities.

Pick up a free trail in the Museum Foyer. Return the trail and receive a sticker; complete 3 trails and become a Trail Superstar.

Directions

By Road

From the M6, exit at junction 15 or 16 and take the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent. Follow the signs for the City Centre, Cultural Quarter, and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

Bus services:
23, 23A every 10 minutes.
24 & 24A every 30 minutes.
25 every 10 minutes.

Nearest car parks are John Street Surface and John Street Multi Storey. Not sure how long you are staying, then park on John Street Multi Storey and pay on exit. More car parking is available on Meigh Street Multi Storey.

By Public Transport

Nearest station: Stoke-on-Trent is 2 miles