Welcome to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Kiln hovels, sagger maker bottom knockers, tobacco water and stale urine. Discover the once prolific pottery industry of South Derbyshire from bricks and toilets to elaborate art pottery. Gaze up into our iconic kiln hovel.

Enjoy a tasty treat in our new Coffee Shop, Cafe Espresso. Enjoy our unique gift shop.

Admission Free – Donations welcome.

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum,

23 West Street,

Swadlincote,

Derbyshire

DE11 9DG

Telephone: 01283 222600

Opening times:

Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm

Bank Holidays 10am-3pm

Closed Christmas and New Year, please ring for details.