Middleport Pottery
About
Middleport Pottery is a charity-owned visitor attraction in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. Situated next to the Trent & Mersey Canal, Built by Burgess & Leigh in the late nineteenth century. This Grade II*-listed pottery is the UK’s last working Victorian potbank in continuous production, and after 130 years Middleport Pottery remains home to world-famous Burleigh pottery that is all made here onsite. Through public and private funding, Middleport Pottery was saved from closure and underwent substantial remodelling and renovation, transforming it into a visitor attraction and centre for creative businesses. Open 10am to 4pm - 7 Days a Week Middleport Pottery offers its visitors so much to see & do: - Heritage Trail (self-led) - Burleigh Factory Tour (Monday to Friday) - The Packing House Café - Afternoon Tea (Pre-book only) - Visit the independent traders of Port Street Range & Harper Street - Burleigh Factory Shop (open Tuesday -Sunday) It’s a great day out for all the family!
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours