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Emma Bridgewater Factory
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 3EJ
Tel: 01782 201328
About
The Emma Bridgewater Factory lies in the heart of the historic Stoke-on-Trent Potteries, in a sunny Victorian factory on the banks of the Caldon Canal. Join us on a fascinating behind-the-scenes factory tour, try your hand at decorating a piece of your very own unique pottery, relax for lunch in our beautiful kitchen, or indulge in our famous afternoon tea for a memorable and special day out.
Discover our beautiful gift shop and our latest patterns and products and explore our treasure trove Seconds outlet for discounted pieces, and for the avid collector the occasional sample and one off special.
Factory Tours
See behind the scenes on our fascinating and award-winning factory tour and discover how our handmade pottery is created using heritage skills and decorated in with signature sponge decorating technique.
Booking in advance is required. Tours available: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday at 10am. Tours lasts approximately one hour. Available to all over 5 years.
Emma Bridgewater Experience Days
Book the ultimate Emma Bridgewater experience and discover behind the scenes of our Victoria Factory where you’ll learn how we hand make our pottery using traditional skills, including our signature sponge decorating technique, followed by a session in the Decorating Studio to create your own masterpiece, then indulge in our famous Afternoon Tea, or book a Breakfast Experience Day.
Booking in advance is required here. Experience Days available Mondays to Fridays Age 5+ and above
Decorating Studio
Decorate a really special present or design your own unique pattern in our colourful and inspiring Decorating Studio. Simply book a time slot and pay our studio fee to reserve your table then choose a pottery piece to decorate when you arrive. Ideal for all ages, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on to help with tips and tricks. Visit our website to find out more.
Booking in advance is required. Time Slot: 1hr 30mins. Open daily.
Cafe
Serving delicious homecooked food, often inspired by Emma Bridgewater’s own recipes, our cosy cafe is a lovely place to meet with family or friends and relax over a delicious, home cooked lunch or enjoy tea and cakes. Booking not required – apart from for Afternoon Tea. Open daily.
Visit our website to book online - booking activities in advance is required.
Guide Prices
BOOK A FACTORY TOUR
Adults £5.00
Under 16s free but must be booked a place. Suitable for children aged 5 and over
BOOK A SPACE IN THE DECORATING STUDIO
Studio Fee: £2.95* per person.
Pottery Pieces: from £7 onwards
Please check our website for dates when factory tours are not available. Booking in advance is required for both the Factory Tour and the Decorating Studio .
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the M6, exit at junction 15 or 16. Then come off the A500 at Stoke and onto the A52 Leek Road. Lichfield Street is on the A50 near The City Centre.
Public Transport Directions
Bus service 6, 6A every 20 minutes. The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, which is 2 miles away.
TripAdvisor
Gradings
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Factory Tours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:00am (1 hour)
Factory Tours on Wednesdays are available to schools and educational groups only.
Decorating Studio sessions last 1 hr 30 mins, available Monday - Sunday at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Please check website for up to date details
