Middleport Pottery

POTTY ABOUT THE POTTERIES – MIDDLEPORT POTTERY

 

21 January 2025

Tuesday

From £42

 

Enjoy a day in Staffordshire with so much to see and enjoy on this fascinating trail of Middleport Pottery’s Heritage which includes offices, steam engine, Grade II listed bottle kiln, bath house, Europe’s largest ceramic design archive and “How we lived at Harper Street”.  Situated next to the Trent & Mersey Canal, built by Burgess & Leigh in the late nineteenth century.  This Grade II listed pottery is the UK’s last working Victorian potbank in continuous production, and after 130 years Middleport Pottery remains home to world famous Burleigh Pottery that is all made here.

 

Learn about the people and events which have shaped the Pottery.  Step back in time as you explore the mould store, housing Europe’s largest collection of ceramic moulds, and take an inside look at the Pottery’s huge bottle kiln, one of the few remaining in Stoke and an iconic reminder of the city’s great industrial heritage.  Then cross the road over to Harper Street to visit the 1950’s Lodge Keeper’s house “How we lived at Harper Street.”

 

A friendly team of volunteers are on hand to answer any questions and bring history back to life for you.

*Please Note: there are some cobbled walkways, uneven flooring and narrow access into the Bottle Oven. No wheelchair access into the Bath House.

 

Enjoy a drink at the Canal Side Tea Room, then we are booked into Burgess Room for our Buffet Lunch, consisting of a selection of freshly made sandwiches on white and brown bread which will include Mature Cheddar with chunky chutney, Caesar Chicken and Bacon, Tuna Mayonnaise, and plain Ham. Hand cut Chips, served with tea and coffee. 

*Please Note:  any special dietary requirements to be advised on booking.

 

 

DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

 

Middleport Pottery with Buffet Lunch

 

YOUR ITINERARY

We depart from your selected pick-up point and travel south to Stoke on Trent and Middleport Pottery.  Enjoy looking around all the various buildings and discovering the fascinating history, asking questions as you go. 

Buffet Lunch is booked for 1pm.  Then continue to enjoy the site.

With so much to see you will spend the day here and we will leave at approx. 3.30pm.

 

YOUR DAY TRIP INCLUDES

Middleport Pottery – Buffet Lunch | Burleigh Factory Shop | Heritage Trail

 

Useful link

 

https://www.re-form.org/middleportpottery/

 

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
1	21 JAN 2025	TUESDAY	£42	NONE

 

Day trip places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. Pick-up points are based on the route of travel only unless otherwise stated. Itineraries and inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our day excursion cancellation policy, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk , or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
1	21 JAN 2025	TUESDAY	£42	NONE

Middleport Pottery