Stoke-on-Trent’s world record-breaking Big Centenary Tea Party is being brought back to life in a new free exhibition at Stoke Minster.

The immersive, multi-zone exhibition will take place at Stoke Minster and combine visuals, sound, storytelling and interaction.

It comes as the city gears up to celebrate the second Stoke-on-Trent Day, an annual celebration held on 5 June, the day city status was granted by King George V.

The exhibition will use photography, film, sound and interactive displays to revisit one of the standout moments of the city’s Centenary year celebrations.

Visitors will be able to explore animated images, hear stories from people involved and step inside recreated tea party scenes celebrating the event that brought thousands of people together across the city and beyond.

More than 15,000 people across 169 locations took part in The Big Centenary Tea Party in 2025, helping Stoke-on-Trent break the Guinness World Record for the largest cream tea party held across multiple venues.

The exhibition has been created by YMCA North Staffordshire, Stoke Minster, Carse and Waterman and Pete Herbert of PH Productions and forms part of this year’s Stoke-on-Trent Day celebrations on 5 June. 

You can view the exhibition at Stoke Minster, Glebe St, Stoke on Friday 5 June 8.30am-5pm and Saturday 6 June 10am-6.30pm, with free entry.