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Middleport Pottery
Middleport
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 3PE
Tel: 01782 499766
About
Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is an exciting visitor destination in the heart of Burslem, the Mother Town of the Potteries. World famous Burleigh pottery has been created here using traditional methods since 1889.
Visitors step back in time to explore the Visitor Centre which comprises Victorian offices, historic collections, bottle kiln and mould store – and learn about the people and events which have shaped the pottery. Middleport Pottery also offers a wide range of events and activities including film evenings, schools holiday crafts and birthday parties.
Our traditional Middleport Pottery Cafe serves good quality, wholesome food, and local specialties such as oatcakes. We offer specialist afternoon cream teas, which are all served on beautiful Burleigh pottery whilst viewing the Trent and Mersey canal.
Factory Tour
The Middleport Pottery factory tour is unique. It offers the chance to see pottery being made using the same handcraft methods as in the 1880s. The tour leads visitors through each stage of production in sequence, showing how a lump of clay is transformed into a finished piece of pottery.
Booking is essential for tours. Tours are not suitable for children under 8 years. Some areas are not suitable for those with limited mobility – please contact us before your visit to see how we can accommodate you.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Factory Tour - Adult | £11.00 per adult |
| Factory Tour - Concession | £10.00 per concession |
| Heritage Trail - Adult | £7.00 per adult |
| Heritage Trail - Concession | £6.00 per adult |
General Admission to the Middleport Pottery site is free of charge.
Additional charges apply for the Heritage Trail and Factory Tour.
Heritage Trail includes: Heritage Offices, Steam Engine, Grade II listed Bottle Kiln, Ceramic Design Archive and Harper Street.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the A500, take the A527 towards Tunstall and Burslem and follow the brown and white Burleigh signs.
Public Transport Directions
Bus service 98 with bus stop 7 mins walking distance.
Bus service 3 and 3A with bus stop 17 mins walking distance.
The nearest train station is Longport which is 14 mins walking distance.
TripAdvisor
Gradings
- VAQAS VAQAS
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Free Entry
Catering
- On-site catering
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Guided tours for individuals
- Onsite Catering
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
