Stoke-on-Trent Student City Guide
Affectionately known as The Potteries due to its world-famous ceramics industry, Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city made up of six towns in the heart of Staffordshire. With its creative heritage and cultural presence, there are plenty of things for students to do here. Learn more about Stoke-on-Trent's best bits in this city guide.
Where To Stay in Stoke-on-Trent
Our student accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent is perfect for your new adventure. Lomax Halls is ideally located near Staffordshire University and within easy reach of Keele University's main campus. With room types to suit all needs, including private studios and ensuites in shared apartments, the property features everything you need to live your best student life. You can make friends in the amazing social spaces, including a cinema and games area, and prioritise your health at the on-site gym. Managing your student finances is easy too, as all bills are included.
Cafes and Coffee Shops in Stoke-on-Trent
You'll never have to go far for a coffee when you're living at our Stoke-on-Trent student accommodation, as there are several cafes withing walking distance. You can grab your favourite drink from Starbucks, sip on a bubble tea from Bo and Bean or enjoy an eclectic afternoon tea at The Rabbit Hole Tearoom. Further afield, many of Stoke-on-Trent's attractions have charming cafes where you can have a cup of tea and slice of cake, such as the Emma Bridgewater Factory and The Glost House at the Phoenix Works. You can even try your hand at decorating your own piece of pottery at Royal Stafford's Ceramic Café
Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent
From Vietnamese to Italian to Jamaican, you can savour it in Stoke-on-Trent. The city's diverse restaurants allow you to go on a culinary adventure around the world. If you're looking to dine on a budget, check out places to eat that offer student discounts, such as Bon, Betsy's Burgers and Frankie & Benny's. When the occasion calls for something special, book a table at one of Stoke-on-Trent's contemporary restaurants. Places like Orange Tree Bar & Grill, Milehouse and The Broughton offer a sophisticated dining experience, perfect for end-of-term socials or when your loved ones visit.
Nightlife in Stoke-on-Trent
Whether you want a quiet drink or an all-night party, you'll find a pub, bar or club to suit in Stoke-on-Trent. Lots of them cater to students with offers and events too. A stone's throw from Lomax Halls student housing, The Wheatsheaf is a Wetherspoon's pub where you can always get cheap drinks and food. If you're into craft beer, check out the wide selection of draughts available at BottleCraft, which has two venues in the city. Some popular nightclubs with students include the on-campus events hub LRV, Basement in the city centre and The Foyer in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Pink and Gossip! are both LGBTQ+-friendly venues, providing a safe environment and fun vibes for everyone to enjoy.
Shopping in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent has several shopping centres and retail parks with supermarkets, department stores and more. The Potteries Centre in Hanley has over 80 stores spanning clothing, homewares and electronics. The area is also home to Festival Retail Park, where you'll find a host of sports and outdoor specialists, high-street fashion brands and fast food outlets. Over in Newcastle-under-Lyme, you can shop for the essentials at Wolstanton Retail Park. Throughout the city, you'll find factory shops from the local pottery companies, where you can buy handcrafted ceramics at a fraction of the price.
Fitness and Wellbeing
In addition to the on-site gym at your perfect student home in Lomax Halls, you'll have access to a wide range of sports facilities in Stoke-on-Trent. On Staffordshire University's main campus, there's the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, which has a gym and sports halls. Nearby, Fenton Manor Sports Complex has a wide range of amenities to help you look after your body and mind. This includes a swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, fitness studios, sports halls, a squash court and a health suite for relaxation and recovery. Elsewhere, the city has numerous gyms, including Nuffield Health and PureGym, offering discounted student memberships.
Nature and Outdoor Spaces
Stoke-on-Trent is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with several parks, gardens and open spaces for locals to enjoy. Hanley Park is a sanctuary in the city, featuring restored Victorian architecture, sports grounds and grassy areas where you can relax outside. Further afield, there's the picturesque Park Hall Country Park and Longton Park, which both have tranquil lakes and tree-lined walking trails. Escaping to the country is easy, as the city is surrounded by rolling countryside, including the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District National Park. For a nature walk through the forest like no other, spend the day with primates at Trentham Monkey Forest, where 140 Barbary macaques freely roam the enclosure.
Stoke-on-Trent’s Cultural Attractions
Stoke-on-Trent is renowned for its pottery industry, with numerous museums paying homage to the craft and its role in shaping the local community. The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Spode Museum and Dudson Museum are just some of the venues where you can learn more about this creative heritage. For thrills and spills that will get your adrenaline pumping, look no further than Alton Towers, the UK's biggest theme park, where you can enjoy the rides for less with a student ticket. Or, if you want to challenge yourself, why not attempt the assault course at Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Stoke. It's the ideal place to get active while having some fun.
Find where you belong at our student accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent. Choose your preferred room type and book your new adventure.
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