This is a free event but spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
This year the Midlands region are trying to get members active for free by asking the event volunteers to organise a range of walks, from the Malvern hills to the city centre of Birmingham we want you to join us enjoying a walk and a friendly chat. Keep you eye on the CSSC website for more walks within the Midland region.
This event consists of a 6 mile walk from the Wedgwood Factory and then two optional additional offerings to make a full day of your time in Wedgwood.
The walk is across varied terrain including pavements, grass verges, small sections of roads, a level crossing, by a canal, woodland area and gravel. There are steps involved in this walk to access the canal towpath. The canal towpath and forest paths are decent compacted earth and rubble/stone pathways.
Optional Activities
1) 1pm Wedgwood tea rooms - Lunch or tea and cake (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE)
I will be booking a table to have some refreshments after the walk and you are all welcome to join me. I will need to know rough numbers to reserve a big enough table, so let me know.
You could bring your own picnic and find a suitable place to eat it if you don't want to buy lunch. There is a forest area run by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust near by and there is also Wedgwood lake.
Book by 18th April, so a table can be booked.
2) V&A Wedgwood collection - Self guided tour
After lunch the walk leader will be going into the museum to look at the V&A Wedgwood collection.
The museum is free of charge and you are welcome to join the unguided tour. The museum is open until 5pm and you are welcome to stay as long as you like. Please book, so I can let the museum know numbers.
What's included?
Free parking at the Wedgwood Visitors Centre.
Guided walk with some stops to discuss the history of the area.
Optional: Seat at the table in the tea rooms (food and drink is NOT included in the price).
Optional: View the V&A Wedgwood Collection.
Format of the day
Arrive at Wedgwood visitor centre car park for 10:00.
6 Mile walk taking around 2.5 to 3 hours.
Optional tea room booking at 13:00.
Optional access to the V&A Wedgwood collection after lunch.
Price
Free!
Please book one place per person, numbers are limited.
Open to members, non member guests and children.
Important Information
This walk would not be suitable for people in wheel chairs as access from the canal is via stairs and you may struggle with some of the paths. It will be possible to use a push chair but you will need your child to be able to walk on their own, or be carried, at some points.
The closing date for applications if you wish to join us in the tea rooms is 18th April or when tickets sell out.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Your booking confirmation email is your ticket for this event.
You must buy a ticket for each person in your group. Numbers are limited, so book quickly!
For more information about visiting the Wedgwood visitors centre Click here.
Every individual is part of our team. If you are attending this event solo, take a look at CSSC One