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Longton Big Spring Clean, Part of the Great British Spring Clean

Longton’s Big Spring Clean: Join Us This March This March, Longton is coming together to do something simple, positive and practical for the place we call home. From Friday 13 to Sunday 29 March, Longton Exchange is organising Longton’s Big Spring Clean, taking place as part of the national Great British Spring Clean, a UK-wide initiative […]

Staffordshire Lobby Week Returns To Longton Exchange

Staffordshire Lobby Week at Longton Exchange Staffordshire Lobby Week was created by Longton Exchange three years ago as a way to celebrate a traditional local dish and share it freely with the community. Each January, the centre offers free portions of Staffordshire Lobby, a hearty stew rooted in the Potteries and historically made by hardworking […]

Christmas light switch on Longton Exchange 2025

Longton Exchange Christmas Light Switch-On Saturday 29th November 11am Christmas is coming to Longton Exchange, and we’re inviting the whole community to join us for one of the most magical days of the year. On Saturday 29th November, the centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland, filled with Christmas cheer, family fun, and a […]

Longton Exchange Wins Security Team of the Year at the 2025

Longton Exchange Wins Security Team of the Year at the 2025 Sceptre Awards! We are thrilled to announce that Longton Exchange has been awarded Security Team of the Year at the 2025 Sceptre Awards. The Sceptre Awards celebrate excellence across the shopping centre industry, and this national recognition is a huge achievement for both Longton […]

Christmas light switch on Longton Exchange 2025

Longton Exchange Christmas Light Switch-On Saturday 29th November 11am Christmas is coming to Longton Exchange, and we’re inviting the whole community to join us for one of the most magical days of the year. On Saturday 29th November, the centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland, filled with Christmas cheer, family fun, and a […]

Longton Exchange Celebrates 60 Years

Longton Exchange Turns 60 – Celebrate With Us! This year marks a major milestone for Longton Exchange Shopping Centre – we’re turning 60! Since opening in 1965, Longton Exchange has been a vital part of the community, providing a welcoming space for shopping, socialising, and celebrating local culture. To honour six decades at the heart […]

School Uniform Exchange

School Uniform Exchange Relaunch – Supporting Longton Families for the 3rd Year! Longton Exchange is proud to support From Longton And Proud CIC in the relaunch of the School Uniform Exchange, continuing a successful community initiative now in its third year! For the past two years, this programme has helped countless families in Longton access […]

LOBBY WEEK RETURNS!

By popular demand, Lobby Week is back at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre! We’re thrilled to announce that, for a second year, we’ve partnered with Steve’s Butchers and MAW Fruit and Veg to bring you our delicious, piping-hot lobby – absolutely FREE! When? Monday, 20th January – Friday, 24th January What’s on the menu? A FREE […]

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Longton Exchange!  

The festive season is upon us, and Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is ready to dazzle you with a packed programme of Christmas cheer, magical moments, and unique shopping experiences. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gifts, enjoying festive treats, or soaking up the holiday spirit, there’s something for everyone this Christmas at Longton Exchange.   The […]

Join Us at Longton Exchange for Our Snow Kingdom Light Switch On Event!

Get ready to step into a magical winter wonderland at Longton Exchange’s annual Light Switch On! Join us on Saturday, 23rd November from 11 AM to 6 PM, with our big countdown at 4:30 PM as we illuminate the centre with sparkling festive lights. This year’s theme is the Snow Kingdom, promising a day full […]

Step into the Magic of Christmas & the Giving Tree Campaign at Longton Exchange!

  This Christmas, Longton Exchange invites you and your family to experience the enchantment of Santa’s North Pole Toy Workshop! Our space – transformed with festive decorations and a pair of cheeky elves – will be alive with holiday spirit, providing fun, hands-on activities for shoppers of all ages. The Giving Tree Campaign: Starting from […]

Enjoy Autumn With Longton Exchange

As Autumn approaches, Longton Exchange is the perfect place to find everything you need, from gorgeous cosy fashion to unique, locally made gifts. We’re excited and so proud to spotlight some of the must-visit shops at our centre. If you’re looking for a cosy spot to unwind, Kiln at Number 12 is your go-to place. […]

Mindful Moments: Supporting Mental Health this October at Longton Exchange

At Longton Exchange, we believe in the importance of taking a moment to care for your mental well-being. This October, in honour of World Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10th, we are proud to introduce our Mindful Moments campaign. Throughout the centre, you’ll discover 20 mindful messages thoughtfully displayed to inspire reflection and calm. […]

Get Ready for the Spooky Countdown at Longton Exchange!

This Halloween, we’re thrilled to bring back the Spooky Hal-Longton Countdown at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre! Over the course of 7 days, from 23rd to 29th October, we’ll be giving away 7 amazing prizes from our shops—one for each day of the countdown. How to Enter: To join in on the Halloween fun, all you […]

Perfect Gifts For The Talented Graduate at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating, and Longton Exchange has everything you need to make this moment memorable. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or preparing for a special gathering, Longton Exchange offers a variety of options to honour the graduate in your life. Here’s a guide to the best gift ideas and party […]

The return of the Longton Exchange Uniform Exchange

The Little Longton Uniform Exchange is back, and we need your help to support families in our community. This initiative is a fantastic way to provide children with the uniforms they need to start the school year off right. Here’s how you can get involved: Donate uniforms, new or used Have school uniforms that no […]

Discovering Creativity at Kiln at Number 12. A New Gem at Longton Exchange.

Longton Exchange has just welcomed a vibrant new addition to its community: Kiln at Number 12. This fabulous coffee shop not only serves delicious cakes and artisan coffee but also houses an inspiring pottery workshop upstairs. It’s a place where creativity flourishes, and visitors can immerse themselves in the art of ceramics while enjoying a […]

Taste of Longton: Culinary Delights Await!

Join us on the 10th of August for an unforgettable day of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and family-friendly activities at the Food & Drink Festival 2024!  Nestled in the heart of Longton, our vibrant shopping centre will transform into a gastronomic paradise, offering a variety of tastes and experiences. What’s more, to keep your little […]

How To Create Half-Term Happiness With Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

As half term approaches, it’s time to kick back, relax, and make the most of time with the kids and what better way to start the break than with a sizzling barbecue. Head over to Iceland at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre and stock up on all your barbecue essentials. From succulent burgers and juicy sausages […]

Congratulations to our Charity of the Year Partners 2024/25

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is delighted to have selected not one but three causes throughout the year 2024/25. The charities are: From Longton & Proud CIC Urban Wilderness CIC Longton Cemetery If you want to find out more information about each of the above, please click on their links. Keep an eye out on our […]

Charity of the year 2024-2025

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre has launched the search for its next charity partner and is asking the people of Longton to nominate their favourite causes.  The partnership will run from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2025, giving one local charity the chance to raise money and awareness at the town centre shopping destination.  The […]

La Piccola Pizzeria’s first birthday celebrations at Longton Exchange!

 Grab a pizza this!  La Piccola Pizzeria is gearing up to celebrate its first birthday on Saturday 24th of February 2024 at Longton Exchange! To mark the occasion, they are giving you the chance to win a free slice of pizza*!  To be in with the chance of winning, simply: Follow Longton Exchange and La […]

Join the Celebration of Tradition and Community at Longton Exchange!

Excitement is bubbling at Longton Exchange as we gear up for something truly special. We have created our very own week dedicated to celebrating tradition, community, and supporting local businesses. It’s our pleasure to introduce #NationalLobbyWeek, a delightful initiative aimed at shining a spotlight on our vibrant community while offering a tasty treat to help […]

Longton Exchange’s Unwanted Gift Shop

Christmas often brings joy, warmth, and the company of loved ones. However, it’s also a time when some of us receive gifts that, while well-intentioned, might not quite align with our tastes or needs. We all have that one family member who faithfully presents us with the same type of gift year after year. But […]

Discover Longton Exchanges’ First Artisan Market: Saturday 28th October 2023

Are you ready for an extraordinary event which promises to delight all of your senses? The first ever Longton Exchange Artisan Market is taking place on Saturday, October 28th from 10am until 4pm and it’s an event you don’t want to miss out on! With a diverse range of stalls featuring local artisans and their […]

Learn to Restart a Heart at Longton Exchange

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for an event of paramount importance – Restart a Heart Day. Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is proud to stand alongside St John Ambulance in support of this national campaign. On the 16th of October, the nation will come together to raise awareness about the vital […]

Keep Longton Warm

We’re thrilled to announce our latest community initiative, Keep Longton Warm. As the colder days are drawing in, we are embarking on a mission to help keep the community warm this winter. At Longton Exchange, we believe in the power of the community, and need your support to make this initiative a huge success! In […]

Independent Spotlight: Discover Peri Peri Guyz

Welcome to another independent spotlight! We’re excited to shed light on remarkable local businesses that make up the vibrant tapestry of Longton Exchange. Supporting these entrepreneurs helps us build a strong and resilient community we can all be proud of. Unveiling the Premier Peri Peri Restaurant with a Flavourful Twist If you’re seeking a dining […]

Food Festival Line Up

You’ve heard all about it and now the line up is finally here: Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is thrilled to unveil the lineup of vendors for its highly anticipated first ever Food & Drink festival set to take place on Saturday, August 26th. Longton Exchange proudly declares this event as an opportunity to provide support […]

Sew Very Pretty UK Launches first Brick and Mortar Store in The Quarter

Exciting News for Dog Lovers: Sew Very Pretty UK Opens a Brick and Mortar Store at Longton Exchange called So Very Dog! Roll Up Dog Lovers Are you a dog lover on the lookout for a new one stop dog shop for your furry friend? Well, we’ve got some fantastic news for you! The talented […]

Stationary Bundle Competition

To mark the return to school at the end of the month,  we’re offering ONE lucky winner the chance to WIN a stationary bundle from our @poundland store! To enter you simply need to like our Facebook page, tag someone and tell us what they will be getting up to this Summer holidays in the […]

Independent Spotlight: Discover Steve’s Quality Meats!

An outside view of Steve's Butchers Shop. The door is wide open into a well lit butchery. The store front has a black sign saying "Butchers Shop" along the top and a large window with Steve's Logo on it which is a cow.

Welcome to another independent spotlight! We’re excited to shed light on remarkable local businesses that make up the vibrant tapestry of Longton Exchange. Supporting these entrepreneurs helps us build a strong and resilient community we can all be proud of. Meet Steve – The Master of Meats! Let’s introduce you to Steve, the friendly and […]

The Little Longton Uniform Exchange: A Community Initiative for a Brighter Future.

Join us this Summer at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre as we host a school uniform swap to support the local community during these challenging financial times. We are excited to announce the launch of our pop-up school uniform shop, the Little Longton Uniform Exchange. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future […]

Independent Spotlight: Re-Discover Crafting at Longton Exchange!

Welcome to our very first independent spotlight, where we’re thrilled to shine a well-deserved light on the incredible small businesses that make up the vibrant tapestry of Longton Exchange. By supporting our local entrepreneurs and providing them with the space they need to flourish, we’re fostering a strong and resilient community that we can all […]

Finished: Win a Stall

Longton Exchange proudly presents the highly anticipated Food and Drinks Festival, happening this August Bank Holiday weekend. But here’s the exciting news: We are giving YOU the power to make a local food and beverage business’s dreams come true and Win A Stall! Nominate a deserving local food and beverage gem for a chance to […]

Welcome “The Block” to Longton Exchange – a new creative space.

Longton Exchange is proud to welcome two new tenants to “The Block” – Hojo Hattery and Eve Travis Art. This new creative space, run by artists Holly Johnson and Eve Travis and hosted by Urban Wilderness CIC, is located at Unit 6 and is female-led and community-centred. Holly and Eve are excited to join Longton […]

PeriPeri Guyz named top 3 in Pride of Staffordshire Awards 2023

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre has some exciting news to share! One of its restaurants, Peri Peri Guyz, has just been named one of the top three New Takeaways of the Year in the 2023 Independent Food Retailers Awards. This prestigious nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of the entire team […]

Buddy Bench

Take a seat on our Buddy Bench!  If you feel lonely or need someone to talk to whilst you’re visiting us here at Longton Exchange, go and take a seat on our Buddy Bench located in our central square.  By sitting on the Buddy Bench it shows that you are either in need of having […]

Charity of the year: Stoke Air Ambulance

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre has announced their new charity partner for the year of 2023/24 as Stoke Air Ambulance. Stoke Air Ambulance’s mission is to provide Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas with a local air ambulance service in order to improve response times to major local trauma incidents, providing excellent on scene care […]

Charity of the Year

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre has launched the search for its next charity partner and is asking the people of Longton to nominate their favourite causes.  The partnership will run from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024, giving one local charity the chance to raise money and awareness at the city centre shopping destination.  The […]

Arts and Cultural Quarter coming to Longton Exchange

Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is set to begin refurbishment works as it looks to create Longton’s own Arts and Cultural Quarter. In 2019 Longton Exchange, through a programme of works, underwent refurbishments to modernise the precinct. The final quarter of the shopping area, from Iceland to Specsavers and Market Street will soon see a colourful transformation.   High streets and town […]

Urban Wilderness

As a community partner, Longton Exchange Centre Manager, Chris Ward, has kindly been invited to join Urban Wilderness at Castlefield Viaduct to experience the historic installations and to start a conversation to help it become a green ‘sky park’ in the heart of Manchester.  Castlefield Viaduct is a 330-metre long Grade II-listed viaduct that sits […]

Longton Exchange supports Purple Tuesday

Purple Tuesday inspires the leadership and staff of organisations of all sectors and sizes to promote awareness, develop understanding, and implement solutions for better accessibility in their customer environments. The Purple Tuesday movement is highlighted each year by a celebratory day, the first Tuesday of November, also known as Purple Tuesday. In 2021, the celebration […]

The Little Longton Book Exchange

A new community facility at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre is now open for shoppers which aims to promote reading and literacy. The Little Longton Book Exchange which is supported by Stoke-on-Trent library and inspired by the idea from Graham Shenton, has been established in what was just an empty unit space. The Little Longton Book […]

Urban Wilderness Studio

Visit the Urban Wilderness studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre to take part in creative activities that support wellbeing and mental health. Join in with artist-led workshops, with art and craft materials, digital equipment, refreshments and snacks provided. Weekly sessions are led by Laurel Gallagher (visual artist and qualified teacher), Isla Telford (published writer) and […]