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It takes at least 20 pairs of hands to make every piece of Denby and our Denby factory tour will take you on a journey around each area of our fascinating pottery, seeing our highly skilled craftspeople at work as you go.
Chat to the skilled workers as you watch how they use time-honoured skills, finessed over 200 years, to transform locally sourced Derbyshire clay into the famous Denby Pottery that you know and love.
Discover why Denby Pottery is so versatile, beautiful, and durable, get to know why It takes approximately two weeks to create a single piece, and learn some quirky pottery making terms, such as sponging, jollying, and fettling along the way in this unforgettable experience.
The Denby Pottery Tour is a walking and standing tour of our historic pottery that takes approximately one hour and which involves stairs. For wheelchair users or those with mobility issues we recommend our fascinating Denby Discovery Experience which guides you through a presentation of the same story with boards, video, and props in an accessible location.
Alongside our pottery tour, we have plenty more immersive experiences to enjoy with the whole family, including pottery throwing and pottery painting in our Craft Studio. Book your tickets today and enjoy a great day out at the Denby Pottery Village, where you can also shop our world-famous tableware.
