Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Traditional skills, …
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Jan 30, 2025
Great place to visit. Very interesting and educational learning about pottery. It took a good 2 hrs to go around so allow plenty of time, there is lot to see and we haven't even tried flower making. … Full review by majabud
Jan 26, 2025
Visited on Saturday 18th January as part of a day out in Stoke-on-trent. Pros - Free parking, reasonable entry fee, plenty to see. Able to wander freely and explore at leisure. The bottle ovens are … Full review by TermitePhotography
Jan 19, 2025
Really great family museum. You can throw a pot or vase as well as make a clay flower. Lots of interactive displays and friendly staff. Cafe serves breakfast before 12 and lunch after that. Lots … Full review by PaulT N
hi i was thinking of visiting the museum on thursday the 21st it would seem to be a great place to visit would our grandchildren of ages 6 and 9 be able to have a go at throwing a pot and other activities Regards Terry ( Grandad )
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There are indeed pot throwing opportunities here, but you may well have to queue for them. My personal feeling is that this museum, excellent though it is, may not be the best place …
There are indeed pot throwing opportunities here, but you may well have to queue for them. My personal feeling is that this museum, excellent though it is, may not be the best place for very young children; particularly the 6 year-old may get bored here.
Hi, we have an 8 week old baby, is the museum accessible for pushchairs? Thanks
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The museum is very much a pottery frozen in time. So, some of it is on ground floor level whilst other aspects are on an upper level. I have two children, and were we visiting when they …
The museum is very much a pottery frozen in time. So, some of it is on ground floor level whilst other aspects are on an upper level. I have two children, and were we visiting when they were the age of yours, we would probably have left the pushchair or buggy in the car and used an infant carrier or papoose for this visit. Definitely worth a visit and plenty to talk to baby about on the way round.
Can you get to the museum on public transport if you are staying near the centre?
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I've just had a look and you can get the train from Stoke on Trent to Longton. Then it's a five minute walk to the museum. You may be able to get a bus too but I couldn't find any …
I've just had a look and you can get the train from Stoke on Trent to Longton. Then it's a five minute walk to the museum. You may be able to get a bus too but I couldn't find any details. Stoke on Trent Tourist Information were very helpful so may be able to tell you. Their number is 01782 236000.
I am thinking about visiting with my 6 -7 yr old grandson on April 1st/2nd. He loves clay and desperately wants to have a go at throwing on a wheel - will he be able to do so at any time over that weekend and do I need to book beforehand please?
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He'd probably be able to as we went a couple of weeks ago and could .
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