
Welcome
Stoke-on-Trent is world famous for its pottery and no visit to the city would be complete without experiencing this unique museum.
Discover how bone china tableware was made in the original workshops and giant bottle kilns of the former Gladstone China Works, now preserved as the last complete Victorian pottery factory in the country.
Discover how bone china tableware was made in the original workshops and giant bottle kilns of the former Gladstone China Works, now preserved as the last complete Victorian pottery factory in the country.

What’s On
At Gladstone you can see demonstrations of traditional skills and try your hand at throwing a pot, making a bone china flower or painting pottery for a small extra charge.
We also have an exciting programme of events and activities for all ages, click above to see what's coming up.
We also have an exciting programme of events and activities for all ages, click above to see what's coming up.

Visit
Our opening hours are:
Tuesdays – Saturdays and Bank Holidays
October – March: 10am – 4pm
April – September: 10am – 5pm
Adults: £7.75
Children: £5.40 (4 – 16 years inclusive)
Concessions: £6.20
Family Ticket: £23 (2 adults, 2 children)
Tuesdays – Saturdays and Bank Holidays
October – March: 10am – 4pm
April – September: 10am – 5pm
Adults: £7.75
Children: £5.40 (4 – 16 years inclusive)
Concessions: £6.20
Family Ticket: £23 (2 adults, 2 children)

Café
The Gladstone Café serves a range of hot and cold food, drinks, cakes and snacks and has a unique view over the museum’s cobbled courtyard and bottle ovens.
Access Issues - The lift to the café is not currently working please click through for more access information.
Access Issues - The lift to the café is not currently working please click through for more access information.

Shop
The Gladstone Shop sells a wide range of gifts you won't find on the High Street, including ceramics made and decorated at the museum.

Exploring The Potteries
Explore the unique locations of The Potteries through historical maps, photos and documents.

Access Issues
If you have any access queries about visiting the cafe or museum please give us a call on 01782 237777 or email [email protected]