Burleigh Factory Tour

Port Street | Middleport Pottery, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE, England

+44 (0)1782 577866

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Burleigh Pottery made in the Victorian Factory of

Plum and red colours of the season available online and in our factory shop

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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Burslem

10 Reviews

Type: Factory Tours

Owner description: Burleigh is a manufacturer of fine English earthenware pottery established in 1851. Since 1889 Burleigh or Burgess & Leigh as we are often known moved... more » Owner description: Burleigh is a manufacturer of fine English earthenware pottery established in 1851. Since 1889 Burleigh or Burgess & Leigh as we are often known moved to the present site of "Middleport Pottery" in 1889. This grade 2* listed Victorian Factory is a step back in time, where visitors get to see a real working Victorian pottery. Many traditional techniques are used at Burleigh including transfer-ware printing Factory tours are offered on a pre-book basis. Tours are usually run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2pm and on Fridays at 10pm and cost £3 per person. Unfortunately the site is not currently suitable for under 11's or Wheelchair users due to the layout of the factory.Our factory shop sells has the largest selection of Burleigh pottery in the world. With a whole host of colours and patterns including our well known Calico and Asiatic Pheasants pattern. Burleigh factory shop specializes in 2nds pottery all with a huge saving of 35% off RR P's. Enjoy a warm by the log fire and help yourself to complementary Tea, Coffee, and biscuits, whilst you partake in a most traditional English shopping experiences. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

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Sue B

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“A Unique Experience!”

Reviewed 29 March 2013

We took part in a tour whilst this pottery is undergoing refurbishment (hard hats and high viz jackets provided!). Booking is essential, as only six people allowed per tour, at a suggested donation of £5 each. Our guide from the Prince's Regeneration Trust was knowledgeable, but also so charmingly enthusiastic. The workers in the pottery were friendly and welcomed our... More

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MissDollyD

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“dont miss this old place”

Reviewed 1 October 2012

Really good chance to take in how the old pot banks used to be. Still do tissue printing here which is unique to the Potteries. Fantastic setting. Will only get better now heritage funding has started. Quirky shop with local old school fixtures and friendly staff. Fire going in colder months so you can sit and enjoy a cuppa and... More

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mandjankers555

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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“Middleport Pottery "Burleigh"”

Reviewed 10 August 2012

We own a guest House and one of our visitors was working at Middleport Pottery. We have in the past seen places that say you are able to visit the factory but when we have looked the leaflets don't as yet publicise it. The guest assured us that you are able to visit so we booked over the telephone. It... More

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V1P_451

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“Burleigh shop”

Reviewed 1 August 2012

Shop was good value for money and nice items to buy We didnt do the tour. We also found the staff very friendly.

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Patricia Ann F

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“My visit from Edinburgh”

Reviewed 27 June 2012

To see my sister who lives in Burslem...I often pop in to the Factory shop as im a collector of blue and white...A pity there is only one of these places left to see how its all done, its the history of the place shame they took so many of the kilns down, it would have been great to see... More

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Mister J

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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“wonderful depiction of a bygone era”

Reviewed 24 June 2012

I was told by one of the staff that this is the only remaining place in Stoke-on-Trent where visitors can watch a piece of clay enter one side of the factory and leave the exit end of the factory as an artistic piece of ceramic ware. Pictures in the shop of royal visitors to the factory and I can imagine... More

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Pippa13

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“Extensive factory shop.”

Reviewed 27 May 2012

We did not have time to take a factory tour, but a visit to the factory shop was very interesting. They make some of my favorite pottery. We saw all the pottery currently being produced - many patterns. Their small parking lot was full but we easily found parking on a nearby street.

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phil h

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“Made in England, Made in Stoke on Trent!”

Reviewed 11 March 2012

An original pottery in the original building. Some of the best domestic ranges available and made in front of your eyes. Not a far eastern hand to be seen. Wonderful experience to see crockery still being made as it was years ago and keeping jobs in Britain. The shop is wonderful with original factory features and discounted items for sale,... More

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DrLivingstone1947

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“Burleigh”

Reviewed 5 January 2012

Great factory shop and cafe - good, attractive bargains. Lots of interesting birthday present gifts.