Sharpe’s Pottery Museum 2025

The Grade II Listed original bottle kiln, together with substantial attached workshop buildings are believed to be the oldest surviving sanitary pottery works in the country and maybe the world. The founder was Thomas Sharpe who came from a farming background and established the pottery in 1821. Also includes a collection of mining artefacts.

Contacts

Address: West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DG

Telephone: 01283 222 600
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Open Days & Times

Wed-Sat 1000-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

By Rail: Burton-upon-Trent / 7 miles

Facilities

Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
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Starting with the manufacture of functional wares such as teapots and pie dishes the family business quickly responded to a growing demand for making ceramic sanitary wares including toilets, wash basins and urinals.

Sharpe's Pottery in South Derbyshire is unique for having remained on the same site for 200 years.