Sharpes Pottery Museum
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Currently our contact form on this website is not working, therefore, if you do wish enquire about anything then please ring 01283 222600 during opening hours or email sharpespotterymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
Upcoming Events:
Children's Activities:
FREE Plasticine fun: Saturday 14th January and 28th January
Pop along between 12 pm -2.30 pm to make a sculpture with plasticine.
Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes - Wednesday 4th January - Wednesday 28th March 9.30am - 10.30am
Why not join thousands of parents and babies across the UK who are learning to baby sign with Tiny Talk? We believe that sign language encourages early communication. Our fantastic Baby Signing classes are suitable from birth to 2 years. Price £4.50 per family. Contact: Bernadette Dooley 07786360873
Monthly Valuation Dates:
Please note that ther will not be a Valuation day in January
Wednesday 1st February 2.30pm - 4pm
A representative of Bamford's Auctioneers will offer advice and valuations on your antiques. We request £1 per item towards the upkeep of the museum.
Due to the surge in popularity of this event we currently need to restrict the number of items brought in for valuation to 4 per person, we apologise for this inconvience. Please also be aware that you may need to wait a while to have your item valued.
Winter Season Lecture Brunches
The Rink by Graham Nutt - 25th February 10am - 12pm
A Nostalgic journey back to the days of Swadlincote Rink
The Fauld Explosion by Mark Rowe - 10th March 10am - 12pm
A fascinating talk on the Fauld expolsion
£5 including delicious refreshments afterwards. 10% discount for friends.
Kiln hovels, sagger maker bottom knockers, tobacco water and stale urine.
Discover the once prolific pottery industry of South Derbyshire from bricks and toilets to elaborate art pottery.
Gaze up into our iconic kiln hovel.
Enjoy a tasty treat in our Cornish Ware Coffee Shop.
Enjoy our unique gift shop.
Admission Free - Donations welcome.
For Enquiries and Information please contact us on 01283 222600 or complete our contact form. Currently our contact form on this website is not working, therefore, if you do wish enquire about anything then please ring 01283 222600 during opening hours or email sharpespotterymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
Facilities:
Fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users with lift to the First Floor.
Disabled and Family toilets.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop.
