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Halloween Half-Term Fun at Denby Craft Studio

Saturday 18th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Looking for a fun half-term activity with the kids? Join us in the Denby Craft Studio to celebrate spooky season with Halloween-themed clay, paint, and craft activities!

Session length: 50 minutes (choose from available times)

Entry: £2.50 per child (and then choose from ONE of the following activities on the day of your visit):

1. Paint a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bowl (age 6+):
Hand-paint a pre-stencilled Denby Trick-or-Treat bowl (£14 and subject to availability) or decorate your own spooky Denby piece using our colourful glazes (from £10). We’ll fire it in our kilns so it’s ready to collect and treasure forever.

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2. Paint a Fun Shape (age 3+):
Choose from our selection of fun and spooky pottery shapes to paint with water-based paints and take home the same day. Add a clear varnish at home to make it glossy. Prices from £8.50. (Note: not kiln fired.)

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3. Play with Clay (age 3+):
Let imaginations run wild creating Halloween-inspired shapes from our Derbyshire clay. Take them home to air-dry and paint. £7 per child. Ideas and inspiration provided.

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4. Halloween-Themed Crafts (age 3+):
Paint and decorate a small “make and take home” pot, perfect for storing spooky sweets or to display around the home. £7 per child. Ideas provided (subject to availability).

Additional: Press Your Own Witches’ Frog
Using our Denby clay and frog mould, make your own witches’ frog. Take home to paint your spooky design! Air-dry first, then use acrylic or water-based paints. £3 per child (must be purchased alongside a craft session).

Add Extra Fun: Halloween Trail

Get the whole family together to follow the ghoulish trail. Spot the creepy creatures lurking around the village, and find their spooky number to crack the code. Complete the trail sheet and be rewarded with a tasty treat.

• £3 per child
• Must be purchased alongside a craft activity
• Collect clues from the Craft Studio and complete the trail before your booked session (Studio closes 4pm)

Tips for a Great Visit

• All activities are self-led, but our friendly team is on hand for support.
• Paint, pens, and clay can be messy, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Children must be supervised at all times (minimum 1 adult per 3 children).
• No eating inside the Craft Studio.
• Denby glazes violet PT & bluebell blue PT18 contain cobalt (allergen).
• Some craft activities may use feathers or balloons; let us know about allergies beforehand.

Capture and Share

Take a photo of your creation and tag us on Facebook @VisitDenby or Instagram @denbypotteryvillage for a chance to be featured!

How to Find Us

Address: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
Free parking is available on-site.
On arrival, head to the Craft Studio and show your tickets (mobile or print).

Contact: tours.reception@denbypottery.com | 01773 740799 option 1 (10am-4pm, Tuesday-Sunday).

Booking Notes:

• Sessions are non-transferable.
• In case of unforeseen conditions, we’ll offer an alternative date or full refund.
• Shops open 9am–5pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–4pm (Sun).
• Two eateries on-site: Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, and The Farm Shop Café.

We can’t wait to see you this half-term! ????

Served Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st October at 2pm

Get into the spirit of Halloween and join us upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro for a Monster-themed Afternoon Tea, including bottomless Witches' Brew for the grown-ups. 

Please note that all guests need to be able to access our upstairs event space by stairs.

**ADULT MONSTER TEA MENU** £17.95 per adult

Presented on our beautiful Denby ceramics and includes:

A mini cup of blood soup (tomato) and sausage or Vegan sausage roll bites 

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches: baked ham & English mustard, egg mayo & cress, cheddar cheese & tomato, and tuna mayo

Salted crisps

Fruit scone, strawberry jam & cream

Plus, ice and decorate your own monster cake (two vanilla sponge cakes) with edible eyes, jelly laces and mini marshmallows to enjoy on the day or take home

All served with bottomless Witches' Brew (English breakfast tea or freshly filtered coffee)

** KIDS MONSTER TEA ** (Under 14's) £13.95

Presented on our beautiful Denby ceramics and includes:

A mini cup of blood soup (tomato) with a mummy hotdog sausage roll 

Fun monster ham sandwich

Mummy cheese & cucumber sandwich skewer

Cheese and pretzel witches’ broom stick with a spooky cheese straw finger and dipping sauce 

Plus, ice and decorate your own monster cakes (vanilla sponge and chocolate tray bake) with edible eyes, jelly laces and mini marshmallows to enjoy on the day or take home

All served with a carton of orange/ apple Juice, a bottle of water or a glass of milk

Why not make the most of your visit by adding a Halloween Trail to your booking?

Get the whole family together to follow the ghoulish trail. Spot the creepy creatures lurking around the village, and find their spooky number to crack the code. Complete the trail sheet and be rewarded with a tasty treat. Tickets for the Halloween Trail are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a Monster Afternoon Tea (subject to availability). Collect your clues from The Denby Craft Studio and take part in the trail before your Afternoon Tea (The Craft Studio closes at 4pm).

NOTE: A Veggie / Vegan / Gluten-Free option is available. Please specify this in the dietary requirements section at the booking stage.

BOOKINGS: Bookings require 48 hours' notice.

Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Monster Afternoon Tea goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should any unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered, or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable, and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.

TIME: Served at 2pm.

To make the most of your experience, please arrive in advance of the confirmed time.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please head straight to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Check-in with the team and present your ticket (on your mobile or printout). Then, head upstairs to our exclusive decorated space to enjoy your monster afternoon tea.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – Upstairs in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

WHO’S IT FOR: Suitable for all the family but please note that the Monster Afternoon Tea is located upstairs in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro and is only accessible by stairs. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility needs that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Tours Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or 01773 740799, option 1 between 10 am - 4 pm, and our team will be able to help. 

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am-5pm (Monday-Saturday) and 10am -4pm on Sundays for you to browse during your visit. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more.

We can't wait to spook you soon! 

Kid's 'Have a Go' Pottery Throwing Experience (Ages 8–16)

This fun, hands-on session with one of our experienced potters is perfect for budding young potters who want to have a go on the potter’s wheel and learn the basics of hand-throwing a pot.

During this 20-minute session, your child will:

• Centre the clay
• Open it out and pull up the walls
• Create their very own bowl

They can take their pot home to air-dry and paint if they wish. Please note: these pots will not be kiln fired or glazed. (If they would like a more in-depth experience with a kiln-fired, finished Denby glaze pot, our Pottery Throwing Experience is recommended. It builds on the skills learned in this session and is perfect for aspiring potters who want to take it further).

Who’s it for:

• Ages 8–16 (minimum height 3’6”)
• Suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners
• Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult

PRICE: £15 per person (Autumn Special)

Usual Price: £17 per person.

SAFETY: Please ensure that the following safety guidelines are adhered to for your safety during this exciting experience.

• Any sleeves longer than the elbow must be rolled back leaving the forearms bare.
• All jewellery is to be removed from the hands and wrists with the exception of a wedding band. If a wedding band is kept on then disposable Nitrile gloves will be available to wear.
• Any jewellery, neckties or scarves worn around the neck must be removed.
• Hair may have to be tied back if there is a risk of entanglement.
• Short nails are preferred as longer nails make the throwing process more difficult.
• Suitable footwear to be worn.

Please note: There are electric motors within the pottery wheel and customers with pacemakers should always consult with their physicians first when using motor-run or electronic products.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX at the Denby Craft Studio.

ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head straight to our Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements.

NOTES: This Denby Experiences needs to be booked online 24 hours in advance or alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1, open 10am - 4pm for availability. This experience is in a shared space and other craft activities may be running at the same time.

Please note that this is a 20 minute one to one session and your hand-thrown pot will be taken home to air dry on the day.

Our alternate Pottery Throwing Experience is recommended if you would like to have your hand-thrown pot kiln fired and finished in a Denby glaze. This is a 45-minute session and builds upon the skills learned from this taster session.

Whilst you’re here, take a photo of their creations so we can see. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage or #DenbyPotteryVillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your ‘Have a go’ session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help advise.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit and to complete your experience.

There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November at 2:00pm

Celebrate Guy Fawkes in style with our Fireworks-Themed Afternoon Tea, served on beautiful Denby ceramics with bottomless tea and freshly filtered coffee for the grown-ups.

Please note that all guests need to be able to access our upstairs event space by stairs.

Adults Fireworks-Themed Tea - £18.95 per adult

Menu includes:

Freshly prepared sandwiches: Baked ham & English mustard, egg mayo & cress, cheddar cheese & tomato, tuna mayo

Salted crisps

Toffee apple topped scone with apricot jam & cream

Bonfire black treacle sponge and frosted flapjack

Bottomless English Breakfast Tea or freshly filtered coffee

Kids Fireworks-Themed Tea - £9.95 (Under 14s)

Presented on our Denby ceramics, your little ones will enjoy:

Fresh sandwiches: Baked ham, cheddar cheese & strawberry jam

Crudites with cream cheese dip

Salted crisps

Firework fruit kebab

Vanilla cupcake with a candy floss cloud

Make-your-own edible sparkler with chocolate sauce, popping candy, and hundreds & thousands

Choice of orange/apple juice, water, or milk

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available - please specify at the booking stage.

Booking & Arrival

• Bookings: Minimum 48 hours’ notice required.
• Time: Served at 2:00pm. Please arrive a little early to make the most of your experience.
• Check-in: Head to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, show your ticket (mobile or print), and enjoy your tea in our specially decorated upstairs space.
• Family Friendly: Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Booking Notes:
Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to run the Fireworks Afternoon Tea as scheduled. If unforeseen conditions occur, an alternative date/time will be offered or a full refund provided. Events are non-transferable and refunds cannot be issued for cancellations.

Contact & Accessibility

For questions or accessibility requirements, email tours.reception@denbypottery.com or call 01773 740799, option 1 (10am–4pm).

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am-5pm (Monday-Saturday) and 10am -4pm on Sundays for you to browse during your visit. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm.