Guided Factory Tour
Pre-Booking required

A guided factory tour will take visitors into the heart of the Moorcroft Factory. Based at the Heritage Visitor Centre our expert guides accompany the visitor around the original factory. Comprehensive information in all aspects of the hand made processes of mould making, slip casting, hand turning, tube lining, hand painting, kiln firing and finally glazing. The techniques used in making Moorcroft pottery are virtually the same today, as they were a hundred years ago. Visitors enter a time warp from which they can look into the virtual soul of what must be the world’s best-loved art pottery.

Guided factory tours are accessible to wheelchair users. For visitors with hearing difficulties we offer the loop hearing system.  

Tour Times

Thursday and Friday at 10.45am

Unfortunately, Moorcroft are unable to offer tours during our annual 'Potters' shutdown for staff holidays. These periods of closure are usually a week at Easter starting with Good Friday, the last week of June and first week of July, the last week of August and during Christmas and New Year. However, 'Potters' holiday dates are subject to movement and therefore we advise you contact the Heritage Visitor Centre to confirm whether tours are available. 

Tour Cost

Guided Factory tours take approximately 60 minutes and cost:

  • Adults - £12.50
  • Children - £7.00 (minimum age 11)
  • Club members - FREE

Advance booking is necessary at least 48 Hours prior to visiting the factory.

 

Book your tour by calling us on +44 (0)1782 820515, or email MHVC@moorcroft.com