Sharpe's Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust
Fun Things in Swadlincote
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+44 128 322 26 0023 West St, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
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23 West St, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
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About
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest. Come and visit our unique grade II listed building where you will discover stories of Sharpe’s family history, and the significant changes from 19th century coal mining, clay extraction and associated industrial activity in South Derbyshire, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest!
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
Highlights
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family-friendly
Children
- Good for kids
Hours
- Wednesday
- 10 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM to 5 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10 AM to 5 PM
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