Map of Stoke-on-Trent: Six Towns Tourist & Travel Maps [Free PDFs]

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LOOKING FOR DOWNLOADABLE STOKE MAPS AND GUIDES?

As a lifelong resident of Stoke-on-Trent, I’ve compiled this essential collection of FREE printable maps to help visitors and locals explore our historic Potteries region.

These Ordnance Survey-backed resources provide a wealth of information covering everything from modern roads to Victorian heritage sites.

Why Our Maps Stand Out:
✔️ Official Ordnance Survey data
✔️ Optimised for fast loading
✔️ Perfect for walking tours and cyclists
✔️ Covers all six towns in the area

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Why You Need a Specialised Map of Stoke & Beyond

Stoke-on-Trent sits near the Peak District, offering rugged landscapes like the Roaches, scenic trails such as the Staffordshire Way, and the Trent & Mersey Canal. With patchy phone signal in rural areas, a detailed OS Explorer Map (OL24 or OL1) is essential for exploring safely.

The terrain varies from rocky ridges (home to peregrine falcons) to gentle canal paths. Protected sites like the Roaches SSSI and Dovedale’s limestone valleys require careful navigation—something smartphone maps often miss.

Pro Tip: A waterproof OS Explorer Map (or the OS Maps App) ensures you won’t miss hidden gems, like Manifold Valley’s waterfalls or wildflower meadows along the Staffordshire Way.

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This post covers a variety of detailed and informative travel and tourism maps and guides, illustrated maps, and even vintage maps.

Interactive Map: Stoke-on-Trent

Explore the most popular attractions across our federation of towns with this quick loading virtual map, including:

→ Stoke Minster
→ The iconic Potteries Museum
→ Trentham Gardens

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Illustrated Map: Stoke Icons & Landmarks

Here’s an illustrated visual map of Stoke on Trent that I created, featuring main roads and canals, and some iconic landmarks, providing a visual guide of the city in general.

A stylized map of the Stoke-on-Trent area in England, showing major towns like Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Fenton, and Longton. The map includes illustrations of local landmarks, animals, and the M6 motorway. The Peak District is labeled to the east.

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Rail Map of Stoke-on-Trent

This colour-coded map shows all train services connecting:

→ Stoke-on-Trent Station (main site)
→ Longport
→ Kidsgrove

★ Pro Tip: Visit stations in order from north to south for a scenic tour.

Download the Potteries Rail Map PDF here.

A simplified rail map titled "The Potteries Metropolitan Rail Map" showing rail lines connecting various stations including Stoke-on-Trent, Longport, Kidsgrove, and others. The map includes a color-coded key for different rail lines and services.

Detailed Road Map of Stoke on Trent

Our Ordnance Survey street map features:

→ Key services and amenities
→ Trails for walkers and cyclists
→ All major roads (A-roads highlighted)
→ The city centre layout

A detailed road map of the Stoke-on-Trent area, showing major towns of Hanley, Fenton and Stoke-on-Trent. The map features color-coded roads (A-roads in pink, orange and yellow), railway lines, and various landmarks. It also includes parks, lakes and walking trails.

Download the Ordnance Survey Map of Stoke Centre PDF here.

Driving around Stoke-on-Trent?

The best way to get around this region is by car for flexibility, comfort, speed, and the plenty of affordable (and often free) parking spaces. If you don’t have your own, we recommend renting a car. Our go to site is DiscoverCars – we’ve used them at home and abroad for years, and we like their transparency, great reviews, and easy-to-use site.

Did you know: The six towns of Stoke united to form a federation in 1910 and was granted city status in 1925? For more Stoke facts, here’s 41+ Incredible Facts about Stoke You Probably Didn’t Know.

OS Explorer Map: Stoke-on-Trent (258)

The gold standard for serious walking, this OS Explorer Map provides unmatched detail.

Cover of OS Explorer map 258 showing Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme, Biddulph & Stone. The orange and white cover features a photograph of ancient stone castle ruins with a cylindrical tower and archway against a cloudy sky. The map is published by Ordnance Survey at 1:25,000 scale and includes mobile download capability.

Detailed section of OS Explorer map 258 showing topographical features around Smallwood area. The map displays various farms including Oakleigh Farm, Bear's Head Farm, and Lynnhouse Farm, along with elevation contours, roads (including the A50), footpaths marked with dashed lines, and grid references. Location coordinates show LAT 53° 08' N and LONG 2° 18' W.

★ Multi-use trails suitable for cyclists, walkers, and horse riders along the Staffordshire Way and Trent & Mersey Towpath
★ Terrain gradients essential for navigating the Roaches and Peak District foothills
★ Nature reserves including the Roaches SSSI and Dovedale’s limestone valleys
★ Historic pottery sites and industrial heritage landmarks marked along key walking routes

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My Trusted Travel Gear for Trekking and Camping

Here’s a list of my most trusted travel gear that I’ve used in more than a decade of travel around the UK as well as abroad. I highly recommend these items for exploring Stoke’s countryside – whether for walking, hiking or camping:

✅ Lifestraw Filter Water Bottle: Our go-to travel essential—it filters any water source to pure, clean drinking water while saving money and reducing plastic waste.
✅ Mens / Womens Patagonia Jackets: Versatile all-weather windbreakers that stay cool in summer and layer well in winter, combining style, comfort, and durability.
✅ Osprey Backpack: After a decade of testing, the 65L Osprey remains our top pick for reliability and longevity—worth the investment.
✅ Camping Essentials: Start with three basics—a budget-friendly tent (£99+), a sleeping bag, and a torch (£4+)—then add extras like a stove or chairs.
✅ Salomon Boots: Perfect for hikes or city walks, offering durability and comfort without bulk.

Tourism Maps of Stoke

Here are seven detailed information maps showing cultural attractions, factory shops and coach parking facilities around the city.

A map showing the region around Stoke-on-Trent, including major roads, towns, and landmarks. It covers areas like Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Longton, and surrounding regions. Major motorways like M6 and A500 are highlighted, along with attractions such as Alton Towers and various museums.

A detailed map titled "Map 1 - The North of the City" showing major roads and roundabouts north of Stoke-on-Trent. It highlights locations like Sandbach, Rode Hall and Gardens, Biddulph Grange Garden, and Burslem. Major roads such as A34, A500, and M6 J16 are clearly marked. — Screenshot

A street map titled "Map 2 - North of the City - Burslem" showing the detailed layout of Burslem town. It includes landmarks such as Westport Lake, Port Vale FC, Burslem Park, and various pottery-related sites. Major roads and local streets are labeled.

A street map titled "Map 3 - Stoke" showing the detailed layout of Stoke town. It includes major roads, local landmarks, and directions to surrounding areas. Key features include the Civic Centre, Stoke Minster, and various museums. Major roads like A500 and A52 are clearly marked.

A detailed street map titled "Map 4 - City Centre (Hanley) including Festival Park" showing the layout of Hanley city center. It highlights shopping areas, cultural sites, parking locations, and major roads. Key landmarks include the Potteries Museum, Mitchell Arts Centre, and various theaters.

A detailed map titled "Map 4a - City Centre Cultural Quarter" of Stoke-on-Trent's city center. It shows various streets, landmarks, and facilities including the Mitchell Arts Centre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, and Victoria Hall. The map highlights free coach parking areas, pedestrianized zones, and coach routes. It also includes information about the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre.

A map titled "Map 5 - Longton and South of the City" showing the road network and key locations in the southern part of Stoke-on-Trent. Major roads like A50 and A34 are marked, along with points of interest such as LoveClay, Portmeirion, Gladstone Pottery Museum, and St. James Church. The map also indicates directions to nearby attractions like World of Wedgwood and The Trentham Estate.

All of the above walking maps are on the complete PDF guide here which you can download, and also features general information and contact details for each attraction.

Accommodation Map: Best Places to Stay in Stoke

Finding the right accommodation ensures a comfortable base for exploring this region. Here are our top Stoke-on-Trent recommendations to suit all budget ranges:

Street Map of Stoke-upon-Trent

A modern street map of the centre of Stoke-upon-Trent town, showing major roads, buildings and other information.

Download this OSD Street Map of Stoke here.

Vintage Map of the Six Towns of Stoke

Step back in time with this 19th century map showing:

→ Historic roads and boundaries
→ How the area developed
→ Original Potteries locations

Download the vintage Stoke map PDF here.

An old black and white map of the Stoke-on-Trent area from the 19th century, with red circles added to highlight the locations of Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, and Longton.

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Satellite view of Stoke on Trent (Google Maps)

You can scroll around this interactive map and zoom in to see a 3D view of the city, along with landmarks and places of interest that you can click on to discover more.

Six Towns of Stoke Map (Modern)

Here is a modern map of Staffordshire displaying the six towns of Stoke on Trent in red markers with a black outline of the official city borders.

Download the Six Towns of Stoke on Trent Map here.

A modern map of the Stoke-on-Trent area, showing the city boundary in black and major towns labeled in red, including Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Fenton, and Longton. Surrounding areas and motorways are also visible.

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Map of the Best Pubs in Stoke-on-Trent

I compiled this map of the best, award-winning, real ale public houses around Stoke. Zoom in to see their locations, and check out my guide on Stoke’s best pubs here.

Map of Hanley in 1800

A fascinating historical map of Hanley in 1800, showing various streets, landmarks, and businesses.

The oldest map on the list, it includes potteries, chapels, and residences of prominent individuals.

Download the vintage Hanley Map PDF here.

Further reading: Stone, Staffordshire: History, Facts, Things to Do

ST Postcodes Map

Navigate the UK’s unique postal system specifically the ST postal code, with this guide to:

→ Services in each area
→ ST1 to ST21 districts
→ Nearby cities and towns

A map showing postal districts in and around Stoke-on-Trent, England. The map is divided into areas labeled with ST codes (ST1 to ST21). Major towns and cities are labeled, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle, Leek, Stone, Uttoxeter, and Stafford. The map also shows surrounding areas denoted by two-letter codes such as CW, SK, DE, WS, and WV. The districts are outlined in red on a beige background.

Download the ST Postcode Map PDF here.

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What are the 5 towns of Stoke on the Trent map?

The 5 towns Stoke on Trent is typically referred to are Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trent. These towns, along with Fenton, form the core of the city. Each has its own distinct character and history.

What are the 6 towns of Stoke-on-Trent map?

The six towns of Stoke on Trent are Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trent. These formed the 1910 federation, which elevated to city status in 1925.

What areas to avoid in Stoke-on-Trent?

While most of the Stoke on Trent area is safe, visitors should exercise caution in Hanley’s nightlife zones and isolated industrial areas after dark. Stick to well-lit roads and tourist sites.

What 5 towns make up Stoke-on-Trent?

The core Pottery towns of Stoke on Trent are Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trnet. Fenton became the sixth town later due to its small size.

Which part of the UK is Stoke-on-Trent?

Located in the northern-most part of Staffordshire county in the West Midlands, UK, Stoke on Trent is midway between Manchester and Birmingham. Our maps offer visual and detailed guides and information on the region.