A free, festive story trail for families with primary school aged children around Hanley Town Centre packed with fun challenges for the body and the brain – and recommended by Santa himself!

Featuring a COVID-secure display of National Literacy Trust’s 2019’s Christmas card competition entries in Intu Shopping Centre, kindly supported by Stoke BID.

We've partnered with the Stoke BID to deliver surprise presents to families across Stoke-on-Trent. Visit our Facebook page to follow Santa's travels!

A special version of the classic Christmas carol sung by local families and schools. Daily challenges on the Stoke Reads Facebook page to help families stay active and keep reading during the school holidays. Exciting prizes to be won including signed books and sports merchandise from our partner StreetGames.

Running between 25 December and 5 January - visit the Stoke Reads Facebook page for a preview of the video!

Last year Stoke Reads ran a competition to design the National Literacy Trust's Christmas card. The shortlisted designs form part of the Story Quest trail and you can see them on display in intu shopping centre. You can also buy them by contacting Project Manager Lois.

Suggested donation £7 per pack.