City Council considering ways to maximise China Halls’ potential for Stoke town centre
Plans to maximise the full potential of the flourishing China Halls event space – and make sure the benefits are felt and shared at venues and businesses across the whole of Stoke town centre.
A decade after the Spode Works closed its doors, the site has been brought back to life and is now home to 50 artists’ studios, a 26-room hotel that is fully occupied most nights, a popular café and a revamped and extended visitor centre.
The transformation and ongoing regeneration of the site as a creative village has been led by the city council, which bought the site in 2010. In the last three years, the council has invested more than £3 million in conversion works and the demolition of nine derelict buildings.
External funding bodies have provided a further £1 million.
Explore inspirational places in celebration of city’s heritage
Hidden cultural treasures and historic venues are being opened up to visitors for a series of free events to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage.
During the festival, residents and visitors will have the unique chance to access events and properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Celebrating 25 years this year, the national Heritage Open Days celebration will take place between September 13 and 23 – which will give people in Stoke-on-Trent plenty of opportunities to enjoy these important venues.
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