Spode Museum

Spode Museum The Spode Museum Trust is a registered charity established in 1987. Spode has been fortunate that so much remains intact.

The Spode Archive includes some 20,000 ceramic items spanning over 200 years from the late 18th Century to 2008. It also includes some 25,000 engraved copper plates from which transfer prints were made for printed ceramic wares. There are also collections of antique factory tools, furniture and moulds and ¼ million Spode and Copeland documents including watercolour paintings of some 70,000 ceramic

patterns. Because of time span and its near-completeness, the Archive enables unique insight into the history of a world famous factory from the Industrial Revolution to the present, its owners and employees during three centuries and its relevance to the local economy. The ceramics collection is of international standing, and ranges from spectacular items made for the very wealthy and the great 19th Century exhibitions to a definitive collection of Spode blue and white printed earthenwares and a wide variety of more ordinary wares made for domestic and export markets. Archives and valuable collections from factories of world prestige with over 200 years of history, are very rare. However, following the closure of Spode’s historic factory at Church Street, Stoke, where the collection had been located, much of the collection is presently in store and unavailable to public view. The Trustees are working with a number of parties to establish a new permanent home, hopefully in conserved historic buildings on the Spode Church Street site.

04/09/2026
Your weekend starts here… Join us for a relaxed evening of live music from talented local musicians, all in support of T...
03/09/2026

Your weekend starts here…

Join us for a relaxed evening of live music from talented local musicians, all in support of The Spode Museum.

Come along, unwind and enjoy great music in a laidback atmosphere. Your ticket includes a welcome drink and delicious nibbles, so all you need to bring is yourself and your dancing feet!

Parking available on site
Over 18s only
Tickets available now

Support local music. Support a local museum. Enjoy a great night out.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-little-vintage-tearoom-at-the-spode-museum-presents-tickets-1994126991512

There are just 2 places left on this exciting workshop by HSL Pottery on the 13th September.Expect a relaxed hands on se...
31/08/2026

There are just 2 places left on this exciting workshop by HSL Pottery on the 13th September.

Expect a relaxed hands on session with plenty of laughs, a bit of creative chaos, and something you'll actually want to keep by the end. Perfect for a catch up, a solo switch-off, or just an excuse to try something new. All workshops will come with tea and cake.

Your piece will be fired afterwards and returned to the museum for collection a few weeks later.

Parking on site

To Book:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/woodland-foxes-tea-and-cake-tickets-1992197518406?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have you booked your tickets yet? It’s going to be a fab event with The Little Vintage Tea Room and The Last Gary on Ear...
29/08/2026

Have you booked your tickets yet? It’s going to be a fab event with The Little Vintage Tea Room and The Last Gary on Earth!

Link to book!

bit.ly/4cGkHfy

Today is Potteries Bottle Oven Day
28/08/2026

Today is Potteries Bottle Oven Day

27/08/2026

Let me introduce you to The Italian Room at Spode Museum and I have to say, it’s my favourite space within the whole museum.

The iconic Blue Italian pattern is Spode’s most famous design and provides a beautiful backdrop for meetings, conferences and events. This stunning room offers a unique combination of Spode’s heritage, character and elegance, creating a memorable setting for your guests.

Room size: 66m²
Theatre seating: 66
Cabaret seating: 32
Rates from: £120 per day

Rooms can also be booked by the hour, subject to availability.

Spode Museum Trust
Elenora Street
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 1QD

For enquiries and bookings: [email protected]
01782 411421

I’ll be sharing more of our spaces over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out if you’re looking for somewhere a little different for your next conference or event.

Join Ray Johnson from the Staffordshire Film Archive for our monthly film screening.This Sunday, we are especially delig...
26/08/2026

Join Ray Johnson from the Staffordshire Film Archive for our monthly film screening.

This Sunday, we are especially delighted to be showing The Potteries at War, showcasing pottery making during the war years, with our guide, ceramics expert Kathy Niblett.

No booking required. Doors open at 1:45pm.

Why not arrive early and enjoy a look around our museum, shop and have a bite to eat at the The Little Vintage Tea Room before the screening?

Address

Elenora Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST41QQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441782411421

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