Spode Museum
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About
The Spode Museum tells the story of Spode and its importance to Stoke over the 250 years of its operation with displays of its history, working conditions and people and of its products from the 1770s until the factory closed in 2008. Activities at the Centre include demonstrations of China Painting and transfer printing on antique machinery from the original copperplates. Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Parties and Groups by appointment. Admission is free with guided tours of the Blue Room and the factory site at a small charge. There is a large retail shop selling vintage and antique Spode and Copeland ceramics.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes