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Sharpe's Pottery Museum

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is housed in the sympathetically restored 19th century pottery works in the heart of Swadlincote. The building’s focal point is the beautiful kiln hovel which is unique due to its domed, capped roof. It is not only visually stunning but also acoustically interesting and is a great place for concerts.

Numerous special events are hosted at the museum including: lecture brunches, antique valuation days, concerts in the kiln and temporary exhibition programme.

Groups can be catered for and there is an informative talk and tour that can be pre-booked. The museum is family friendly with free craft activities for children.

The kiln and conference room are available to hire for social and business occasions. The gift shop showcases local artists’ works and handcrafted items.

Entrance is free and fully accessible.

The museum also houses a tourist information centre and coffee shop.

Contact Details and Map

West Street
Swadlincote
DE11 9DG

Tel: 01283 222600

Email: sdcollections@btconnect.com

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

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Getting here and parking

By Road

A444 brown signed.

Local Bus Services

Various

Nearest Train Station

Swadlincote Bus Station 5 minutes walk.

Parking Facilities

Free customer parking

Times

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Thursday 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Usually closed Christmas Eve, re-opening after New Year's Day.

Open all year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)

Prices

Free Entry

Facilities

  • Baby changing facilities available
  • Cafe on site
  • Fully accessible disabled toilet available
  • Gift shop(s) on site
  • Public toilets available

Awards

  • VAQAS

Schools and education

  • School packages available
  • School tours available

Guides, tours and information

  • Guided tours available for children
  • Guided tours available for groups
  • Guided tours available for individuals
  • Guided tours fully accessible for wheelchair users
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information is available

Accessibility

Entering the building/attraction

  • The entrance is flat
  • There is an automatic door
The entrance way has No steps

Access, lifts and ramps

  • There is level access to the main public areas
  • There is lift access to the main public areas
  • There is ramp access to the main public areas

Main pathways into and around the venue

  • Routes and/or pathways are suitable for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility
  • The main pathways/routes are tarmac

Services for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues

  • Displays are at suitable heights for children / wheelchair users
  • Seating is provided at regular intervals for visitors with limited mobility?

Children and babies

  • Children welcome
  • Baby changing facilities available

Services for the hearing impaired

  • Hearing loop is available in key places

Services for the visually impaired

  • Guide dogs allowed
  • Clear surfaces, such as glass doors, have contrast markings on them
  • Tours available for the visually impaired - on request

Events at this venue