Sharpes Pottery Museum
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Upcoming Events:
Jubilee Crafty Celebrations - Free
2nd, 4th & 5th June 11.30am - 2.30pm Design a spoon to commemerate the Diamond Jubilee plus contrubute to Sharpe's Pottery Museum's tile mosaic which will be displayed in the museum.
Mind, Body & Spirit Fayre
19th May 10am - 3pm Come and enjoy a holistic day out. Taster sessions available with reiki, massage and spiritual readings. Browse craft and crystal stalls.
Lecture Brunch
12th May 10am - 12pm. Ticknall Pottery with Janet Spavold - £5 including refreshments. Due to popularity booking is recommended.
Regular Events
Wednesday 2nd May & Wednesday 6th June- 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.
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 new Coffee Shop, Cafe Espresso.
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.
