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!
A super local museum with excellent attached cafe. The local history archive is well worth exploring too. We had a guided tour.
Great little museum, very interesting with lots of information, exhibits, and videos to watch too. They also host special events too. The staff were friendly and the cafe was great too, fresh, tasty food. I definitely recommend it.
Great place with great coffee. Really enjoyed a nice breakfast cob and slice of cake.very nice modern setting with plenty of space and little play area outside for the kids. Staff are warm , friendly and polite and really make you feel welcome. If you like a slither of cake be warned these are great cakes but you got to be quick , they are popular. For a place in its infancy they have made an amazing start and living close I am eager to see this great little spot grow from strength to strength. Highly recommend this place for sure.
Lovely staff. Nice cafe, worth a look round, and lots of events through the year
An interesting museum built around a huge kiln, with information on the once important industries in the area. There is a nice cafe with a selection of cakes and savoury snacks with a garden and play area outside. A free car park is just a short distance away.
Not massive. Local museum with history about this place
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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A super local museum with excellent attached cafe. The local history archive is well worth exploring too. We had a guided tour.
Great little museum, very interesting with lots of information, exhibits, and videos to watch too. They also host special events too. The staff were friendly and the cafe was great too, fresh, tasty food. I definitely recommend it.
Great place with great coffee. Really enjoyed a nice breakfast cob and slice of cake.very nice modern setting with plenty of space and little play area outside for the kids. Staff are warm , friendly and polite and really make you feel welcome. If you like a slither of cake be warned these are great cakes but you got to be quick , they are popular. For a place in its infancy they have made an amazing start and living close I am eager to see this great little spot grow from strength to strength. Highly recommend this place for sure.
Lovely staff. Nice cafe, worth a look round, and lots of events through the year
An interesting museum built around a huge kiln, with information on the once important industries in the area. There is a nice cafe with a selection of cakes and savoury snacks with a garden and play area outside. A free car park is just a short distance away.
Not massive. Local museum with history about this place
