Factory Holidays

The pottery factories in Stoke-on-Trent tend to have a close-down period for holidays during certain times of the year.

Please be aware that factory tours may not be available during the following times. The dates shown below are inclusive and show factory holidays for 2018. Most factory shops remain open but we advise you to check before you travel. The ceramic visitor centres and museums are open throughout the year except Christmas week and New Year's Day (please check individual times).

Easter - Friday 30 March and working week of 2 April 2018.

May Day - Monday 7 May 2018.

Spring Bank Holiday - Monday 28 May 2018.

Annual - Thursday 22 Jun, Friday 23 June. Working weeks of 25 June and 2 July 2018.   

Late Summer - Thursday 23 August, Friday 24 August and the working week of 27 August 2018

Christmas 2018 - From Saturday 22nd December until Wednesday 2nd January 2019.