Coalport China Museum
See brilliant examples of Coalport and Caughley china as well as traditional ceramic decorating in these former china factory buildings.
The Victorians loved tea! No wonder they made such exquisite china cups & pots.
You’ll be amazed by the spectacular treasures made in these quirky buildings – from elaborate statuesque vases to hand-painted miniatures, they were made for everyone from wealthy families to Queens and Tsars. See traditional techniques in riverside workshops, dress-up in the Children’s gallery and step inside the atmospheric kilns.
All of the Museums will close at 2.30pm on Monday 2 July, Wednesday 5 September, Tuesday 9 October, Wednesday 7 November and Tuesday 11 December for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
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Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 19th Mar – 30th Sep 2018 | Mon – Sun, 10am – 4pm |
| 1st Oct 2018 – 24th Mar 2019 | Tue – Sun, 10am – 4pm |
See our opening times page for other attraction times.
Directions
The postcode for Coalport China Museum is TF8 7HT
See our directions page for further details.
Annual Passports
We only sell Annual Passport tickets online.
| Ticket Type | Walk Up Price | Online Saver Price |
|---|---|---|
| Family (1 Adult + their children) | £50.00 | £47.50 |
| Family (2 Adults + their children) | £70.00 | £66.50 |
| Adult | £26.50 | £25.15 |
| Child/Student | £16.50 | £15.65 |
| Senior 60+ | £20.50 | £19.45 |
| Add on a Blists Hill Guide Book | £4.95 | £4.95 |
Or see our single attraction tickets.
Individual Site Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.95 | £9.00 |
| 60+ | £8.95 | £8.10 |
| Child | £6.50 | £5.90 |
Or see our passport tickets.
Fantastic demonstrations
- See live demos of ceramic making & decorating
- Talk to our experts about the different techniques
stunning china
- Check out the extraordinary Northumberland Vase – the biggest item ever made at Coalport
- Walk inside the curiously shaped bottle kilns
- See the china made for Queen Victoria
get hands-on
- Have fun in the Children’s Gallery – dress-up, do puzzles and get creative
- Join-in our school holiday activities & workshops
- Paint a china flower, moneybox or paper plate
JONATHAN HARRIS STUDIO GLASS
Visit the studio & bespoke shop of artisan glassmaker Jonathan Harris at Coalport China Museum. You can see more of their work on their website.
Coalport Café
Café at the adjacent Youth Hostel serving light lunches, snacks, pastries and hot & cold drinks. Open daily from 11am until 4pm, 18 March – 5 October. Opening times are subject to seasonal variations. Please check when visiting during the winter months.