There are accessible parking spaces in all public car parks around Longton town centre, although these may become occupied throughout the day.

Longton is a town centre with kerbs, uneven footpaths and some inclines/declines. The whole site is on tarmac, brick or slabs. There are ramp options near steps and dropped kerbs for access. The main road, The Strand, will be closed for most of the day for ease of pedestrian access and for entertainment and the parade.

There will be an accessible toilet with the portaloos as indicated on the site map. Accessible toilets are also available at The Coffee House and in Tesco.

A quiet space will be accessible for anyone who needs it and will be indicated on the site map. Stewards will be able to direct you to the quiet space.

The busiest audience viewing is during the parade. If you are struggling to view, it is likely to be less busy towards the top of The Strand (towards the roundabout). Stewards will be able to direct you.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Information to come

Longton Carnvial & Pig Walk Parade is an alcohol free event.

Our lost child point is shown on the site map. Stewards will be able to direct you.

Please ensure children in your care are fully supervised at all times.

If you have questions about volunteering at Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, contact Val at val@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For any other questions about Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

Longton is a town centre and will be busy with lots of people, excitement and noise on Carnival Day.

Friendly dogs or pets are welcome, but please be aware that they can be more sensitive to their surroundings.

Owners will be entirely responsible for their pets.

The use of drones at Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade is strictly prohibited. The Civil Aviation Authority state that drones can never be flown over crowds of people (including festivals, parades and shopping centres), regardless of the size of the drone or any certificates - https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/where-you-can-fly.

You can access first aid treatment at any time. Our medical team will be shown on the site map and can be contacted by any steward with a radio.

There will be Street Food stalls with halal and vegan options at Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade.

There are also many local establishments to enjoy lunch or refreshments, including:

The Moroccan Cafe

Kiln at Number 12

The Coffee House

Britannia Cafe

The Glost House

Ali’s Kitchen

If you’re visiting Stoke-on-Trent for the first time, try our local delicacy, oatcakes, perfect for lunch with melted cheese and extra fillings!

Longton bus station is in the centre of Longton town. First Potteries buses 6, 6A, and 11 operate on Sundays.

Bus stops on The Strand will be diverted on the day due to the road closure.

Bus details and times can be viewed here - bustimes.org/localities/longton-stoke-on-trent.

Longton can be accessed off the A50. Public car parks in Longton include Tesco car park via Baths Road (ST3 2JB), Commerce Street Car Park (ST3 1NW) and Chancery Lane Car Park (ST3 1TU).

Please note that parts of Longton Exchange Car Park (ST3 2PF) will not be available on Carnival Day due to the fun fair rides. Parking may become limited throughout the day, so if possible, please travel by public transport or car share with friends.

You can use this fuel price calculator and guidance to help you plan ahead for your journey and cut down on fuel use - www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/fuel-price-calculator/

Longton train station is in Longton town centre, a short walk from the event. You can plan your rail journey and get live train times at Trainline.

Site Map will be uploaded here

Millicent Sutherland Leveson Gower married the Fourth Duke of Sutherland and lived at Trentham Hall.

She founded the Sutherland Technical School, set up a Guild supporting disabled people to learn craft skills such as metal working and basket weaving, and campaigned for ten years to legislate for lower lead levels in pottery glazes, improving the health of thousands of pottery workers. She became known as Meddlesome Millie, but was actually Marvellous!

The Pig Walk Parade celebrates a heritage story of Longton, about a bet that Mayor John Aynsley made to walk a pig to Longton, to win the land for Queen’s Park.

There are around 250 people in the parade, including children and 2 drumming bands. It starts around 3pm from the top of The Strand (near the roundabout). There will be large, colourful costumes and a giant puppet pig. There will be people dancing. You are welcome to enjoy the parade by clapping and dancing from the pavement.

There are no real pigs in the parade.

The parade finishes at the Town Hall.

Public car parks in Longton include Tesco car park via Baths Road (ST3 2JB), Commerce Street Car Park (ST3 1NW) and Chancery Lane Car Park (ST3 1TU).

Please note that parts of Longton Exchange Car Park (ST3 2PF) will not be available on Carnival Day due to the fun fair rides.

Parking may become limited throughout the day, so if possible, please travel by public transport or car share with friends.

There will be official photographers, filmmakers and social media promotion at Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade. All official photographers and filmmakers will be identified by a lanyard.

If you are unable to, or do not want to be included in photographs and films, please notify a steward or visit the lost child point. You will be provided with a yellow lanyard to indicate your preference.

Our security team is on site to make sure that Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade is a safe and friendly event.

To help us, please be kind, look after one another and take care of your valuables.

Lost property should be handed into and collected from the lost child point. If you have any lost property queries, please email info@urbanwildernesscic.com. Six weeks after the event, any remaining lost property will be taken to a local charity shop.

Advertise in our programme or contact us for a bespoke sponsorship package to support Longton’s biggest community event!

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All enquiries about Artisan Market stalls can be sent to longtonartisanandculturalfair@gmail.com

Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade starts at 11am and finishes at 4pm.

The parade starts around 3pm.

John Aynsley of Aynsley China was Mayor of Longton from 1886. Aynsley made a bet with the Duke of Sutherland to walk a pig from Trentham to Longton. He did it!

For winning the bet, the Duke gave the land for Queen’s Park to the people of Longton. We celebrate this wonderful heritage story in the Pig Walk Parade!

If you are interested in becoming a steward more information is here.