Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton

Barlaston, Tittensor, and Swynnerton form a cluster of settlements in Staffordshire's countryside, situated between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the town of Stone. The area is defined by a mix of agricultural land, residential development, and pockets of light industry. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs through Barlaston, providing a linear route for leisure and connecting to the wider canal network.

Swynnerton Park is a significant historic estate with extensive woodlands, while the village of Barlaston is home to the Wedgwood factory and museum, a landmark of ceramic industrial heritage. The local landscape includes the rising ground of Swynnerton Old Park, offering views across the Trent Valley. The area maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban conurbation to the north.