Talk and Tour at Sharpe's Pottery Museum

Delve into the history of Sharpe's and its restoration on this Talk and Tour. Find out about the South Derbyshire pottery industry , from medieval times to the present. Take a fascinating guided tour of the museum's displays and the site.

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Prices

Talk and Tour £4.50 per person including refreshments. A buffet option is also available for an additional fee.

Open all the time
Available evenings and during museum opening hours by arrangement.

Walk Route: Sharpe's Pottery Museum Buildings

Contact

Emma Ward
Tel: 01283 222600

sdcollections@btconnect.com

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Venue

Sharpe's Pottery Museum

West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG

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

Also at this venue

Museum Museum
Cornishware Coffee Shop
Gift Shop
Group 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