Explore Middleport Pottery

The Victorian Offices

Discover the original Victorian factory offices including the designer’s room and Burleigh display room

Placing House & Bottle Oven

Learn about how ware was prepared  for firing in the Placing House and then step inside our historic Bottle Oven

Mould Store

Come & explore our collection of Burleigh Pottery slip casting moulds in our Mould Store

Bath House

Dive into the history of worker’s health and hygiene  in our factory Bath House

Dane - Historic Wooden Narrowboat

View our historic wooden narrowboat “Dane”

Built in 1946 by the Mersey Weaver and Ship Canal Carrying Company, just north of Middleport Pottery. Dane was restored by the Narrowboat Heritage Foundation .

Dane trips are available on selected dates throughout the year, these will feature on our Whats On page when they become available.

Steam Engine

Pop in and see “Duchess” our Steam Engine and find out how the factory used to be powered

Lodge Keeper's House

Visit the Lodge Keeper’s House and discover what it was like to live on Harper Street during the 1950’s

Factory Tour

Escorted by our experience tour guides you will follow the journey from Clay to finished ware and witness the tissue-transfer process.

Due to the popularity of this tour pre-booking is advised.

Burleigh Factory Shop

Middleport Pottery Entrance

Located at the entrance to Middleport Pottery why not treat yourself or someone you love to a piece of hand-crafted Burleigh ware that is all made here on-site at Middleport Pottery.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Phone: 01782 525510

Email: factoryshop@burgessandleigh.co.uk

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Middleport Pottery Gift Shop

First Floor

Located on the 1st Floor next to the Davenport Gallery, the Middleport Pottery Gift Shop has a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs of your visit.

Every purchase made in the gift shop helps support Middleport Pottery and all money raised is used to maintain the site for generations to come.

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Potteries Images

Port Street Range

Potteries Images has been capturing images of Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas for over a decade – focusing primarily on industrial heritage; coal mining, the potteries, canals and the ever-changing face of the city.

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm

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Burslem Pottery

Port Street Range

Tracy continues the tradition of producing unique hand-crafted stoneware, producing fine quality collectable ceramics from original Moorcroft moulds. Beautifully decorated birds, animals, vases, lamps and tiles are available to buy from her studio.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 3pm or by appointment.

Phone: 07980 016588

Email: burslempottery@ntlworld.com

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Alex Allday Ceramics

Port Street Range

Alex is a ceramic designer and maker who produces a wide range of decorative porcelain homewares with intricate surface pattern designs and textures.

Alex also runs a variety of ceramic workshops on site. To find out more please visit her website below.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

Phone: 07731921250

Email: info@alexallday.co.uk

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Canadian Pine Co.

Port Street Range

Established in 1989 the Canadian Pine Company handcrafts and supplies pine furniture, interior accessories and traditional gifts. Repairs and up-cycling services are also available.

Opening Hours: Please contact directly as opening hours vary

Phone: 01782 814409 / 07876565446

Email: p.davies1963@googlemail.com

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Heritage Art Gallery & Bookshop

Port Street Range

Offering a wide selection of heritage art, prints, books and gifts

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm

Phone: 07932717718

Muddy Publishing - Design & Illustration Studio

Harper Street

Tina & Matt Buckingham are specialists in illustration, creative interpretation, family engagement, digital content and children’s publications. Their open studio is home to the Muddy Publishing office and a showcase for illustrated gifts, prints, cards and children’s books (all available to purchase).

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

Phone: 01270 747574 / 07793489823

Email: mail@muddypublishing.com

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Gilders Wheel Gallery

Harper Street

Four creative friends who met as gilders at Royal Doulton have got together to showcase their work and passions.

Visit the gallery to purchase beautiful locally crafted gifts

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

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Betty & Grace - Personalised Gifts & Crafty Circle

Harper Street

Offering a wide selection of locally crafted gifts and offering a wide selection of craft workshops

Opening Hours: Opening times vary, please contact directly for details

Phone: 07708 043960

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Darwin's Dog Grooming

Harper Street

Give your pet a luxurious grooming experience in expert hands while you enjoy a visit to Middleport Pottery.

Offering a 1-2-1 grooming experience, we are first aid certified, Level 3 qualified, luxury grooming products and we also sell a selection of natural dog treats

Opening Hours: Please contact directly for details

Phone: 07729 948943

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The Packing House Cafe

Our on-site cafe offers a range of hot food & snacks and hot & cold drinks.

For further information CLICK HERE

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is available from The Packing House Cafe.

Pre-ordering is required at least 24 hours in advance.

For further information CLICK HERE

Clay College

LEADING THE WAY IN STUDIO POTTERY

OUR MISSION:

Clay College Gallery

The Clay College Gallery is open to visitors and is where it hosts selling exhibitions of internationally renowned potters, themed to match the curriculum so that students can see, handle and sell the pots they aspire to make. As a not-for-profit organisation any sales in the Gallery help to support the work we do.

OPENING HOURS:

Monday – Closed

Tuesday to Friday – 10am to 3pm

Saturday & Sunday – 11am to 3.30pm