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View from a footpath of a lake in the background and a waterside building in the foreground with two dog walkers walking by

Westport Lake

Westport Lake is Stoke-on-Trent's largest expanse of water and its one of the best places on the canal system to watch birds. While the Canal & River Trust own the lake, it's managed day to day by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Stoke City Council.

On the edge of the lake is a visitor centre and café run by the Wildlife Trust. It's a great place to start your visit and discover more about the area and its fascinating wildlife.

Alongside the lake is our Trent & Mersey Canal, which takes you into Burslem and Stoke on Trent's potteries along the towpath.

Things to see and do

Planning your visit

  • Address

    Westport Lake, Westport Lake Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4RZ

  • Prices

    There will be parking charges.

  • Toilets

    The Visitor Centre has toilets

Getting here

  • By car

    SAT NAV ST6 4RZ. There are parking charges, unless you are a blue badge holder.

  • By train

    Stoke station is just 5 miles away, while Longport Rail is 1 mile from the visitor centre

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