Middleport Pottery

Middleport Pottery Historical Visitor Attraction in Stoke-on-Trent. Burleigh Factory & Heritage Tours, Shopping and Cafe
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Middleport Pottery, the home of world-famous Burleigh, is an award-winning visitor destination Stoke-on-Trent. Learn all about Middleport Pottery as you explore its new unique visitor experience. Book a factory tour to find out how Burleigh is produced using traditional craftsmanship. See pottery produced over the years and step into the iconic bottle kiln in our visitor centre. Afterwards, relax in The Packing House Café which overlooks the Trent and Mersey Canal.

CUSTOMER NOTICEDue to a private function The Packing House Café will close at 3pm today with the last food order been ta...
07/09/2026

CUSTOMER NOTICE
Due to a private function The Packing House Café will close at 3pm today with the last food order been taken at 2pm
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

31st OctoberHalloween Theatre Night – A Fright in the MuseumArrive: 6pm, Start 7pmTickets: £18We are bringing the dead t...
07/09/2026

31st October
Halloween Theatre Night – A Fright in the Museum
Arrive: 6pm, Start 7pm
Tickets: £18
We are bringing the dead to life for a special instalment of our popular Don't Go Into The Cellar theatre nights! For one night only, spend Halloween in the presence of vampires, ghouls & Egyptian mummies in this one-man theatre show, written and performed by Jonathan Goodwin, and adapted from classic terror tales by H.P. Lovecraft & others.
Tickets: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

17th & 24th OctoberHalloween Pottery Painting Workshops10.30am & 1.30pmAdmission £5Come & paint your own piece of potter...
07/09/2026

17th & 24th October
Halloween Pottery Painting Workshops
10.30am & 1.30pm
Admission £5
Come & paint your own piece of pottery for Halloween. From fun figurines to plates, mugs and many more options including some spooky & seasonal ones!
There is a £5 admission fee which covers the glaze, the colours you'll paint with and firing it in the kiln once you have finished your design. Suitable for all ages, any participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, who does not need a ticket unless also taking part.
When you arrive, you can select and purchase the piece you would like to paint. Pieces to paint start from £3.25 for a small figurine or £5.75 for a small plate, mugs start from £8.25. There will be lots of different things to choose from, each priced individually. Both card and cash payments will be accepted on the day.
Tickets: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

24th October to 1st NovemberKid’s Halloween Ghost Trail10am to 3pmTickets: £3Our little ghosts have hidden themselves al...
06/09/2026

24th October to 1st November
Kid’s Halloween Ghost Trail
10am to 3pm
Tickets: £3
Our little ghosts have hidden themselves all around our site, can you find them all and claim your spooky treat? Collect your guide from Visitor Reception and get ghost hunting!
Adult supervision is required, but adults do not need a separate ticket.
Tickets: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

LAST DAY!5th & 6th SeptemberMiddleport Pottery Artisan MarketFREE EVENT10am to 4pmJoin the local makers & bakers at the ...
06/09/2026

LAST DAY!
5th & 6th September
Middleport Pottery Artisan Market
FREE EVENT
10am to 4pm
Join the local makers & bakers at the indoor Middleport Artisan Market hosted by Castle Artisan Market . Then why not explore the independent traders of Port Street Range & Harper Street and enjoy something to eat or drink in The Packing House Café

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days with a range of FREE events. Have you got your tickets – Hurry limited availabilit...
05/09/2026

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days with a range of FREE events. Have you got your tickets – Hurry limited availability!

11th September -
Walking Tour - Exploring Fenton's Monuments & Stories
FREE EVENT - Pre-Booking Required
Time: 1pm - Beginning at Fenton War Memorial
Beginning at Fenton War Memorial and ending at the Glebedale Park Memorial, the walk will explore how local people, industries and communities have shaped Fenton over time, and how these places continue to be remembered and valued today. The walk will end at Glebedale Park, where you are welcome to stay for an informal picnic

16th & 17th September-
Explore the 1940’s Middleport Pottery Employment Records
10.30am to 1.30pm
FREE ENTRY – PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Join us to view our recently indexed employment cards from Burgess and Leigh, recorded between 1941-1942. Search through our list over 500 employment records, and if you find a record you are interested in seeing, our amazing collection volunteers will search out that record for you to view, and photograph if you wish.
We will also have collection items on display, showing some of the objects the different jobs would have used or produced during this time period, many of which are still used on our factory today!
Maybe a relative worked here during this time-period, maybe you want to see what jobs people your age were doing - even if you don't find the exact person you are looking for, you will certainly find something interesting among these records!

19th September
Walking Tour - Exploring Hanley's Monuments & Stories - ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT
FREE EVENT - Pre-Booking Required
Time: 2pm - Beginning at Hanley Park Bandstand
Explore Hanley Park & Hanley Cemetery with this fascinating guided walking tour, examining the stories behind some of Hanley's historic sites and the people connected to them.
Discover the lives and legacies of figures including George Howson, John Birchall and Edwin John Hammersley, and explore the connections between Hanley Park and Hanley Cemetery before culminating at the Hanley Cemetery War Memorial, which is about to be restored as part of the Centenary Restoration Fund.
For Tickets & more info on all events visit: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

Also why not visit us at Bethesda Chapel for their Heritage Open Days
12th & 19th September
Bethesda Chapel Open Days
FREE ENTRY
12 noon to 2pm
An opportunity to visit Bethesda Chapel, once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries. This beautiful Grade II*-listed building seated up to 2500 people in its heyday, making it the largest place of worship in North Staffordshire. Re-Form Heritage / Friends of Bethesda guides will be available to share the history of the building and discuss future plans. The building is currently undergoing a phase of repair works so this is also a chance to see what has been done to date. Pre-Booking is not required for this event.

STARTS TODAY!5th & 6th SeptemberDRESS LIKE A POTTERFREE EVENT 11am to 3pm -– Located in the Placing House (Bottle Oven E...
05/09/2026

STARTS TODAY!
5th & 6th September
DRESS LIKE A POTTER
FREE EVENT
11am to 3pm -– Located in the Placing House (Bottle Oven Entrance)
We're looking for visitors of all ages to help with an exciting research project at Middleport Pottery. Great photo opportunities to be had!
Try on historic-inspired pottery workwear and tell us what you think. Try caps, bonnets, waistcoats and aprons.
Can costume help us imagine what life was like for pottery workers? Does dressing up make heritage more memorable, engaging and fun? Your feedback will help researchers from the University of Salford and other heritage organisations understand how costume can be used to create richer visitor experiences.
Fantastic photo opportunities – Explore the bottle oven dressed in costume – Contribute to real research.
Plus don’t forget to also visit the free Middleport Artisan Market while you are on site!

STARTS TODAY!5th & 6th SeptemberMiddleport Pottery Artisan MarketFREE EVENT10am to 4pmJoin the local makers & bakers at ...
05/09/2026

STARTS TODAY!
5th & 6th September
Middleport Pottery Artisan Market
FREE EVENT
10am to 4pm
Join the local makers & bakers at the indoor Middleport Artisan Market hosted by Castle Artisan Market . Then why not explore the independent traders of Port Street Range & Harper Street and enjoy something to eat or drink in The Packing House Café

MIDDLEPORT POTTERY OFFERS ROOM HIRE!Our unique & inspiring heritage rooms here at Middleport Pottery have always provide...
04/09/2026

MIDDLEPORT POTTERY OFFERS ROOM HIRE!
Our unique & inspiring heritage rooms here at Middleport Pottery have always provided an iconic backdrop to Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Celebrations, Wakes and Corporate Events and so much more. Catering options from Buffets to Afternoon Tea are also available.
For more info visit www.re-form.org or email [email protected]
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29th OctoberHalloween Kid’s Craft Sessions10.30am & 1.30pmAdmission £5Come down to Middleport Pottery and take part in s...
04/09/2026

29th October
Halloween Kid’s Craft Sessions
10.30am & 1.30pm
Admission £5
Come down to Middleport Pottery and take part in some fun Halloween crafts! Each participant will get to make multiple small craft projects to take home with them.
Each session will last between approx 1 1/2 hours, and all materials will be provided.
Adult supervision is required, but adults do not need a ticket.
Tickets: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

Address

Port Street, Middleport
Stoke-on-Trent
ST63PE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441782499766

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