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 Tuesday 9 October, Wednesday 7 November and Tuesday 11 December for staff development & briefing. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Opening times
Ticket Prices
Directions

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

Tea & Coffee available
Disabled toilets
Ladies & Gents toilets
Shopping available
Guide dogs only

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Opening times

Opening times
Dates	Opening times
19th Mar – 30th Sep 2018	Mon – Sun, 10am – 4pm
1st Oct 2018 – 24th Mar 2019	Tue – Sun, 10am – 4pm

All of the Museums will close at 2.30pm on Tuesday 9 October, Wednesday 7 November and Tuesday 11 December for staff development & briefing. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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.

Annual Passport Tickets
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

Buy tickets online

Or see our single attraction tickets.

Individual Site Ticket Prices

Coalport China Museum
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.

Is there a cashpoint?

You can withdraw money from our free-to-use cash machine at Blists Hill Victorian Town or from the Co-op in Ironbridge town.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome to visit with you, other dogs are welcome at Blists Hill Victorian Town only.

How long will my visit last?

We suggest a visit to Coalport China Museum will take at about 1 ½ hours.

These are our recommended visit times:

Blists Hill Victorian Town	3+ hours
Coalport China Museum	1.5 hours
Tar Tunnel	20 minutes
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron	1.5 hours
Darby Houses	1 hour
Enginuity	2 hours
Iron Bridge & Tollhouse	30 minutes
Museum of The Gorge	45 minutes
Jackfield Tile Museum	1.5 hours
Broseley Pipeworks	1 hour

Is there anything for kids to do?

During the school holidays there are great family friendly activities and drop-in workshops. Kids have their own Gallery here with fun activities and a dressing-up box.

Children must be accompanied by an adult whilst visiting.

Is the Museum suitable for visitors with disabilities?

There is accessible parking close to the museum
A ramp takes you to the entrance to the museum
The museum is on multiple levels however there is a passenger lift between them
Parts of the museum are outdoors, with cobbled yards
There is an accessible toilet on site
Ask on arrival for the best route to visit if using a wheelchair
There are many tactile exhibits around the museum, as well a 'talk boxes' featuring spoken interpretation
Download the Access Guide here

27th Oct 2018 - 4th Nov 2018

Autumn Ceramic Workshops

Use your creativity in our autumn-themed ceramic drop-in workshops.

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.