EN Printshop

The walls here are covered in prints - proper art, not the mass-produced stuff you'd find in a chain store. EN Printshop is a working gallery and studio space near Stoke-on-Trent where you can actually watch printmakers doing their thing, which beats standing in front of hung work wondering how it got made.

What you're looking at ranges from contemporary limited editions to experimental pieces. The prints themselves are usually affordable compared to other galleries, and there's something refreshing about that - original art that doesn't require remortgaging. You might spend anything from thirty minutes to two hours here depending on how deep you want to go with the work. It's not the sort of place to rush through.

Families with teenagers who've got any interest in art will find it engaging. Young kids might get restless after ten minutes, to be honest. If you're the type who reads about printmaking techniques, you'll get more out of a chat with whoever's working that day. History buffs won't find much context here - it's very much about contemporary practice.

Admission details aren't locked down yet, so ring ahead before you visit. It's worth fitting this into a broader day trip around Stoke-on-Trent's creative quarter. If you're staying at Luzlow Caravan Site or Glamping at Holly Grove Farm - both excellent bases - it's close enough for a morning or afternoon visit without eating into travel time. Stone Wall Farm CL works too if you fancy a slightly longer drive.