Ceramic City Bus

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In collaboration with the Ceramic Symposium held in Stoke-on-Trent 22^nd – 23^rd November, a free bus will be available to take residents and visitors between Stoke-on-Trent’s top ceramics attractions this weekend.

Bus Route for 22 Saturday & 23 Sunday

1. Spode Museum, bus stop on Elenora Street
2. World of Wedgwood, car park
3. Spode Museum, bus stop on Elenora Street
4. Emma Bridgewater, bus stop on Lichfield Street opposite New Berkley Street
5. Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, bus stop B1 on Bethesda Street outside Museum
6. Middleport Pottery, bus stand on Port Street adjacent to main entrance
7. Spode Museum, bus stop on Elenora Street

 

Information For Locations

Spode Museum will be hosting the Willow Pattern Ceramics and Stories of ‘Other’ exhibition which was commissioned as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations. Which explores the enduring legacy of the Willow pattern – one of North Staffordshire’s most iconic and globally recognized ceramic designs. Originating around 1790 and inspired by Chinese porcelain.

World of Wedgwood is a gold award-winning tourist destination in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside. Home to Stoke-on-Trent's most prestigious brand, Wedgwood, and the galleries of the V&A Wedgwood Collection.

Emma Bridgewater has decorated their shops and Cafes for Christmas. They may still have some availability in their pottery studio where you can decorate your own handmade piece of Emma Bridgewater pottery which will be posted to them in time for Christmas – please see this link to book booking required.

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is hosting a Santa’s sleigh event, where Santa will make an appearance alongside his Jolly Elf Helper. They are also offering a 10% discount on all ceramic items in the PMAG Foyer Shop on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November.

Middleport Pottery will be hosting the ‘From Flames and Ash’ exhibition which will be displaying the work of students from the Clay College. Which is an exploration of the ancient technique of wood-firing.

 

Times For Saturday 22 November (In listed stop order above)

1	0930	1100	1230		1430	1600
2	0950	1120	1250		1450	1620
3	1010	1140	1310		1510	1640
4	1020	1150	1320		1520	1650
5	1025	1155	1325		1525	1655
6	1040	1210	1340	1410	1540	1710
7	1055	1225		1425	1555	1725

 

Times for Sunday 23 November (In listed stop order above)

1	1000	1130	1300		1500
2	1020	1150	1320		1520
3	1040	1210	1340		1540
4	1050	1220	1350		1550
5	1055	1225	1355		1555
6	1110	1240	1410	1440	1610
7	1125	1255		1455	1625