About

Located in a Victorian pottery factory, Gladstone Pottery Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of Stoke-on-Trent, famous the world over for the quality of its pottery.

Gladstone was not a famous pottery, however,  it was typical of hundreds of similar factories in the area making everyday ceramic items for the mass market. Experience for yourself what conditions were like for the men, women and children who worked at the centre of the world’s pottery industry.  Watch daily demonstrations of pottery skill and try your hand at throwing a pot, making a bone china flower or decorating a piece a pottery to create a unique souvenir of your visit for a small extra charge.

The Gladstone Shop sells a wide range of gifts including studio ceramics, local paintings, children's novelties, unusual items for the home you won’t find on the high street,as well as local history books and DVDs and pottery made and decorated at the museum.

The Gladstone Café serves hot and cold food, drinks and cakes which you can enjoy with a view of Gladstone’s cobbled courtyard.

Guide dogs admitted

Birthday parties catered for, please ring for further details.

Group Visits

Guided tours should be booked in advance. Please allow 2-3 hours for your visit.