Heritage open day and 150th Anniversary of the bottle kiln

Visit the museum for a tour of the bottle kiln and a look at the history of the Dudson pottery dating back to the 1800s. The Dudson Museum is housed in a bottle kiln in the courtyard of the original Dudson factory. This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the bottle kiln with a special opening for Heritage Open Days.

Learn about the history of the Dudson pottery and their astounding inventions take a tour and discover how Dudson became the longest family-run tableware business in the area.

Come along to do a quiz and follow a trail to look at the astounding inventions!

There will be an assortment of children’s activities, including Storytime with Mrs Potts. The café will also be open selling tempting snacks and hot and cold drinks.

Pay and display parking nearby.