Contact Us
NOW OPEN! PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES BEFORE VISITING. Covid restrictions apply.
Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed*
Wednesday Closed*
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 4.30pm
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
*Currently closed on these days but plans to reopen in the future.
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Sharpe's Pottery Museum
West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG
Shop
Our beautiful shop at the Museum is the perfect place to find that special souvenir from your visit or gift for family and friends.
We are proud to support local makers from ceramics to jewellery and prints that are unique to us.
Food & Drink
Cafe Espresso a family friendly cafe serving hot meals, drinks and snacks. The perfect place to end your museum visit, or to come for lunch.
Log on to free Wi-Fi and stay connected with family and friends.
The cafe is currently closed. Please visit Cafe Espresso Facebook page for latest information on opening.
How to get here
ACCESS
At Sharpe’s Pottery Museum we want everyone to be able to enjoy our building, exhibits and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible. The Museum is fully wheelchair-accessible and assistance may be provided if required.
BY CAR
We have dedicated spaces for up to 5 vehicles. The nearest off site car parks are Grove Street and Rink Drive, they are free all day. There are 2 clearly marked Blue Badge parking spaces available free of charge on-site off West Street, or on the roadside nearby.
BY BIKE
There are bicycle racks on West Street outside the post office, 5-minute walk away.
BY TRAIN
The nearest train station is Burton on Trent. Travel by taxi for 20 minutes or on the bus to Swadlincote Bus Station, visit the Travel Line to plan your route www.traveline.info
BY BUS
There are frequent and regular bus services into the town centre, operated by Midland Classic and Arriva. Swadlincote Bus Station is a 10-minute walk away.