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Museum at Sharpe's Pottery MuseumMuseum at Sharpe's Pottery Museum

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A former 'yellow ware' and toilet factory (established in 1821), which exported its products worldwide. The visitor centre housed in the newly restored pottery works in the South Derbyshire town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest, is a registered museum with exhibits and displays and the latest in interactive technology, which reveals the hidden treasures and fascinating facts behind a South Derbyshire pottery.There is a cafe & Gift Shop. School parties are welcome & the kiln holds a number of concert evenings.

View key to symbolskeyOn-site catering Disabled toilets Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Facilities for groups Disabled access Public toilets Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Coach parties accepted Baby changing facilities Credit cards accepted (no fee) Education/study area On-site light refreshments Accepts groups Children welcomeSmoking not allowedDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedGuided tours for groups

Prices


Free entry
Please enquire for conference hire

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Tue 1 Jan 2013 - Wed 31 Dec 2014 Mon - Sat 10:00 to 16:00
Notes Last admission 4pm. Please contact for Christmas and New Year Opening times.
Spring & SummerBank hoildays open 10-3pm
   
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Lower Gallery at Sharpe's Pottery Museum
 
 

Contact

Information
Tel: 01283 222600
View the Museum websitewww.sharpes.org.uk
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Venue

Sharpe's Pottery Museum

West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG

View the Sharpe's Pottery Museum websitewww.sharpes.org.uk

See location of Sharpe's Pottery Museum on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: SK 298195  Lat: 52.77271  Long: -1.55926


From the M42 leave at Junction 11 following the A444 towards Burton-on-Trent. Follow signs for Swadlincote - turning right at the roundabout at Cadley Hill. Continue to next traffic island & turn right - signed Church Gresley - Hearthcote Road & proceed for approx. 2 miles & turn right towards the Rink Industrial Estate. As the road bends to the left, Sharpe's is on the left-hand side. Follow the road around to the right & park behind Sharpe's in the public car park.

From the A50 leave at Junction 3 signed Swadlincote.Take the A514 (signed Melbourne & Swadlincote). Continue on the A514 through Ticknall & Hartshone, following signs for Swadlincote. Continue on the A514 over the A511 roundabout still following signs for Swadlincote. Straight over at the mini-roundabout into Civic Way. At the large roundabout (Sainsbury's) turn left up the hill & then left into West Street. Sharpe's is on the lefthand side when the road bends to the right. Park behind Sharpe's in the public car park.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 7 miles (11.3 kms) from Burton upon Trent station

VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Also at this venue

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Group VisitsGroup Visits

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Wed 1 - Thu 30 May 2013 May Exhibitions at Sharpe's Pottery
Mon 6 - Wed 29 May 2013 The Earth Our Wealth - 'Transformation' Exhibition
Sat 25 May 2013 Children's Workshop ~ Swadlincote in Collage
Sat 1 - Sat 29 Jun 2013 G8 Artists Exhibition
Sat 1 - Sun 30 Jun 2013 June Exhibitions at Sharpe's Pottery
Sat 1 Jun 2013 Meet the G8 Artists Exhibiting at Sharpe's
Wed 5 Jun 2013 Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day
Sat 8 Jun 2013 G8 Artists Drop In Workshop ~ Family Fun!
Wed 12 Jun 2013 'Eyes Down' Bingo Night at Sharpe's
Fri 14, Sat 15 Jun 2013 Sharpe's Pottery 2nd Hand Fair!
Tue 18 Jun 2013 Adult Clay Workshop at Sharpe's
Sat 6 Jul 2013 Connections Day
Mon 8 Jul 2013 - Sat 7 Sep 2013 William Allitt School Exhibition
Sat 20 Jul 2013 Young Gardener's Club at Sharpe's Pottery
Sat 27 Jul 2013 Meet the Museums Day
Wed 31 Jul 2013 Free Guided Tour of Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Thu 1 - Sat 31 Aug 2013 August Exhibitions at Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Fri 2 Aug 2013 Clay Days
Sat 3 Aug 2013 Clay Days
Wed 7 Aug 2013 Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day
Fri 9 Aug 2013 The Big Paint
Sat 10 Aug 2013 The Big Paint
Fri 16 Aug 2013 Decorate a Tile
Sat 17 Aug 2013 Decorate a Tile
Fri 23 Aug 2013 Clay Days
Sat 24 Aug 2013 Clay Days
Sat 24 Aug 2013 Young Gardener's Club at Sharpe's Pottery
Wed 28 Aug 2013 Free Guided Tour of Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Fri 30 Aug 2013 Terrific Toilets
Sat 31 Aug 2013 Terrific Toilets
Wed 4 Sep 2013 Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day
Wed 11 Sep 2013 'Eyes Down' Bingo Night at Sharpe's
Thu 12 - Sat 28 Sep 2013 Sharpe's Secrets
Fri 13, Sat 14 Sep 2013 Heritage Open Day Celebrations
Sat 21 Sep 2013 Young Gardener's Club at Sharpe's Pottery
Wed 25 Sep 2013 Free Guided Tour of Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Tue 1 - Thu 31 Oct 2013 September Exhibitions at Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Tue 1 Oct 2013 - Sat 2 Nov 2013 The Earth Our Wealth - 'NOW' Exhibition
Wed 2 Oct 2013 Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day
Sat 5 Oct 2013 Sir Walter Raleigh and Derbyshire Talk
Sat 19 Oct 2013 Richard III Saturday Talk
Sat 19 Oct 2013 The Big Draw
Sat 19 Oct 2013 Young Gardener's Club at Sharpe's Pottery
Sat 26 Oct 2013 Halloween Clay Fun
Sat 26 Oct 2013 Halloween Ghost Hunt
Wed 30 Oct 2013 Free Guided Tour of Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Wed 30 Oct 2013 Junk Monster's
Sat 2 Nov 2013 Fantastic Fireworks
Sat 23 Nov 2013 Kids Take Over the Museum

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • Added HH 10/03/09

 
 
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