Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Traditional skills, …
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Feb 6, 2025
While this was planned as a stop off between Manchester and Bristol, but it is actually far more than that and worth a trip in it's own right. An excellent museum showing the history of pottery, …Full review by Kitema
Feb 3, 2025
Ever heard that Staffordshire pottery is the best across the whole world, and possibly even in the whole UK? Founded in 1787, at a time when there were no videos or internet, people spent so much tim…Full review by Andreykins
Feb 2, 2025
First time at the museum and a wonderful 3 hours spent. So much to see, excellent exhibitions and so informative. We’ll definitely be returningFull review by tmlb63
hi i was thinking of visiting the museum on thursday the 21st it would seem to be a great place to visit would our grandchildren of ages 6 and 9 be able to have a go at throwing a pot and other activities Regards Terry ( Grandad )
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Hiya Terry There is activities for younger children to have a go at. My daughter really enjoys the painting sessions. I would ask at reception when you arrive and they will give you all the …
Hiya Terry There is activities for younger children to have a go at. My daughter really enjoys the painting sessions. I would ask at reception when you arrive and they will give you all the information that you would need. Hope this helps
Hi, we have an 8 week old baby, is the museum accessible for pushchairs? Thanks
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The museum is very much a pottery frozen in time. So, some of it is on ground floor level whilst other aspects are on an upper level. I have two children, and were we visiting when they …
The museum is very much a pottery frozen in time. So, some of it is on ground floor level whilst other aspects are on an upper level. I have two children, and were we visiting when they were the age of yours, we would probably have left the pushchair or buggy in the car and used an infant carrier or papoose for this visit. Definitely worth a visit and plenty to talk to baby about on the way round.
Can you get to the museum on public transport if you are staying near the centre?
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I've just had a look and you can get the train from Stoke on Trent to Longton. Then it's a five minute walk to the museum. You may be able to get a bus too but I couldn't find any …
I've just had a look and you can get the train from Stoke on Trent to Longton. Then it's a five minute walk to the museum. You may be able to get a bus too but I couldn't find any details. Stoke on Trent Tourist Information were very helpful so may be able to tell you. Their number is 01782 236000.
I am thinking about visiting with my 6 -7 yr old grandson on April 1st/2nd. He loves clay and desperately wants to have a go at throwing on a wheel - will he be able to do so at any time over that weekend and do I need to book beforehand please?
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Yes, they have demonstrations at set times and for a small extra fee (I think about £3) you can have a go at making your own. Take cash as card payments are not accepted for the …
Yes, they have demonstrations at set times and for a small extra fee (I think about £3) you can have a go at making your own. Take cash as card payments are not accepted for the 'have a go' parts of the museum. No booking required.
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