29TH JUNE to 29TH AUGUST
WE ARE MIDDLEPORT
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION by PHIL CROW
“We are Middleport” is brought to you by Phil Crow whose "Fortyseven: The Last Bottle Ovens & Kilns of The Potteries" was exhibited in our bottle oven last year.
This is a 10th Anniversary event celebrating 10 years of Middleport Pottery as a heritage visitor attraction & creative hub. “We are Middleport” focuses on the working community of Middleport, examining the skills of Burleigh Pottery, Steelite International and finally looking to the future with the amazing students of Clay College. This exhibition is dedicated to all the workers in The Potteries: Sponsored by Allen Signs Ltd
By popular demand this exhibition has been extended until 29th August
23rd - 25th JULY and 2nd - 5th, 13th - 19th & 22nd - 27th AUGUST
SUMMER PLAY with CLAY - SELF-LED
Tickets - £3
10am-3pm
£3 per Participant requiring clay or free for Junior Explorer Members
23rd JULY to 1st SEPTEMBER
THE MIDDLEPORT BEAR'S SUMMER TRAIL
10am to 4pm
Tickets - £3
The Middleport Bear has been exploring all around the pottery and has left photographs for you to find. See if you can spot all the letters he is holding and make a word!
Complete the trail and return to our visitor desk to receive a prize!
27TH & 28TH JULY
MIDDLEPORT ARTISAN SUMMER MARKET
Free Entry - 10am to 4pm
Don’t miss the local makers & bakers of Middleport Artisan Markets for locally produced homewares, unique gift ideas, original art and homemade treats.
31ST JULY and 7TH, 21ST & 28TH AUGUST
MIDDLEPORT POTTERY SUMMER CAMPS
This summer why not join us for a range of kids activity days.
These include:
31st July - Canal & Narrowboat (ages 7 to 11) -MORE INFO & BOOK
7th August - Steam Power (ages 11 to 14) -MORE INFO & BOOK
21st August - Harper Street (ages 7 to 11) -MORE INFO & BOOK
28th August - Bottle Oven (ages 7 to 11) -MORE INFO & BOOK
2ND AUGUST
ENERGY DAY presented by RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT CIC
Free Entry - 10am to 4pm
Enjoy a day of free activities & workshops and cut down on your energy bills.
Their expert-led sessions and Q&A at 11am & 1.05pm will deliver the knowledge you need to start saving money and living more comfortably!
Energy Day is for the whole family! While the adults take advantage of the RES drop-in service, the little ones can help themselves to our colouring and craft station. Grab one of our free energy-saving information packs and don’t forget to enter our exclusive giveaway to win one of four Middleport Pottery annual membership passes
4TH AUGUST
WALKING TOUR - INDUSTRIAL MIDDLEPORT including the BRANCH CANAL
Time: 10am
Tickets: £5
From Longport to Newport Lane (Middleport), the tour will look at how Middleport’s industry has evolved along this stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal incl. Price and Kensington, Middleport Pottery and Burslem Branch Canal. It will take in the past, present, and looks to the future of this landscape.
7TH AUGUST - SOLD OUT
DANE NARROWBOAT TRIP - MIDDLEPORT to HARECASTLE TUNNEL
Time: 11am
Tickets - £20
Step aboard our heritage working open-top narrowboat "The Dane" and join us on this cruise along the Trent & Mersey Canal to Harecastle Tunnel
25TH AUGUST
MIDDLEPORT POTTERY FUN DAY
10am to 3pm
FREE ENTRY
Join us for a fun day out for all the family. Stalls, entertainment, children’s activities, photography exhibition in the bottle oven and free entry to our Heritage Trail for one day only! The heritage trail includes the Victorian offices, Steam engine, Bottle oven, Bath house and Harper street 1950's house.
29TH AUGUST
CANAL TRIP, TOUR & WALK - MIDDLEPORT POTTERY to ETRURIA INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Time: 10.30am
Tickets - £30
As part of Potteries Bottle Oven Day. Begin with a talk & explore “We are Middleport” exhibition by Phil Crow. History talk aboard Dane enroute to Etruria. Talk & tour of the Etruria Industrial Museum (admission included)
3RD, 4TH & 5TH OCTOBER
BANJOS & BOTTOM KNOCKERS
Time: Arrive 6pm
Tickets - £15
A play with songs for The Potteries starring Ernest Vernon, Stuart Ellis & David Keen
Brought to you by the Manor Theatre Company
Set in a fictitious pot bank, Stoke on Trent, 1956
Stevo, little Alf and Jeff work the night shift. It's their reward, their right of passage for years of dedicated service. But on one particular night, events unfold that ensure its the last night shift for each of them. Can friendships really stand the test of time!!!
Join us for this original play with songs, set in a pot bank with potteries dialect and accent. Suitable for ages 16 and over.
12TH OCTOBER
CERAMIC CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP with Alex Allday
Time: 2pm
Tickets - £45
Join Alex Allday for a festive, creative and relaxing afternoon making your own set of porcelain Christmas decorations. This workshop is ideal for making unique decorations for your Christmas tree or to make meaningful Christmas gifts for loved ones.
20TH OCTOBER
AUTUMN WEDDING FAYRE
11am to 3pm
Free Entry
Come along to explore Middleport's unique, heritage venue. Meet with inspirational suppliers and gain ideas for your special day. Venue Dressing ideas, glass of fizz on arrival and canape samplings.
26TH OCTOBER - SOLD OUT
FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP with Paula Andrews
Time: 11am
Admission - £5
Designed to suit all abilities. You can create fused glass wall art, hanging decorations (including Christmas Decs), Fused glass dishes, & freestanding glass Art.
Project items to create are individually priced between £9 to £32 (select & pay on the day).
27TH NOVEMBER
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Time: Arrive 6pm
Tickets - £15
Brought to you by Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theatre Company. Join the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens as he brings to life one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. A tale of revenants and redemption, hauntings and humbug, seasonal spooks and sentiment. Jonathan Goodwin performs as Dickens in this one-man performance, co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer.