Denby Pottery Village Ticket Portal

Visits from 24th November to 24th December 2024...

Ho ho ho! The spirit of Christmas has brought Santa and his jolly elves to Denby Pottery Village, so come and join us for a magical experience with family and friends. Enjoy a personalised visit to meet Santa in his cosy cabin, receive an elf observation report and hand-pick a present from a large selection of gifts for all ages. Don’t miss out on festive games in the gardens with plenty of photo opportunities, too!

On arrival, follow the magical path to Santa’s Stop and meet your jolly elf, who will guide you to Santa’s cosy cabin in the Pottery Village Gardens:

"Visit our magical gardens,
be welcomed by Santa's elf.
Come with all of the family or even by yourself.
Can you spot Santa's footsteps?
You can follow them right to his door.
(Look out for the reindeer's carrots that are scattered across the floor).
I think Santa might be sleeping,
so you'd better ring the bell
And in case he doesn't hear,
then knock on the door as well.
And when Santa opens the door,
he'll know just who you are
He knows every child all over the world,
no matter how near or far.
Step inside the workshop,
where Santa keeps all of the toys
choose your favourite and it shall be yours.
Then you can have fun in the gardens,
and festive games you can play
Warm up with a mug of hot chocolate and take a selfie in Santa’s sleigh!"

TICKETS: Please note that the £18.95 off-peak price is applied at the checkout stage.

Monday - Friday (off-peak): £18.95 per child.

Saturdays, Sundays, Monday 23rd & Christmas Eve (peak): £21.95 per child. 

Babes in arms (under 6 months) do not require a ticket if they are accompanying another paying child (unless you would like them to take part in the full Santa experience and receive a gift).

You can personalise your child/ children's experience at the checkout to include their name and age as well as any special interests or acheivements, to make their visit to Santa truly magical.

TIME: Please arrive in good time for your Santa Experience and dress for the weather. Your fifteen-minute experience can be booked for a maximum of four children and four supervising adults. This includes a personalised meet and greet with Santa (approx. 5 minutes), picking a present from the workshop and time for photos and festive games in the gardens.

To make the most of your experience, we recommend arriving up to 15 - 30 minutes before your booking start time (e.g Santa Experience booked for 9.15am will promptly start at 9.15am and finish at 9.30am). Sadly, any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute visits. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations.

Why not make your visit even more special and add a space for the additional Christmas Pottery Painting Session? 

Please select your entry tickets from the available session times at the booking stage and then choose from our selection of pottery shapes on the day (prices start from £8). Your £2.50 per person entry ticket cost will be deducted from your final activity price.

EXTRAS: Hot Chocolate and Christmas Cookie. Please collect your voucher at Santa’s Stop to enjoy before 4pm on the day of your Santa Experience.

Festive Trail: Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Santa Experience ticket (subject to availability).

Whilst you’re here, take a photo with friends and family at the festive photo point. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on a Monday term time.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Santa Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Please note that this is an extremely popular experience, and we encourage you to allow extra journey time for your visit. Any late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their visit as bookings are allocated in consecutive fifteen-minute timeslots. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.

Visitor parking is free and within easy reach of the Santa Experience location.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Served on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December: 2.30pm-4.30pm & Sunday 15th December: 2pm-4pm

Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th December: 2.30pm-4.30pm & Friday 20th December: 4pm-6pm

Saturday 21st December: 2.30pm-4.30pm & Sunday 22nd December: 2pm-4pm

Enjoy a fun and festive Afternoon Tea with Santa, upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Your Afternoon Tea Experience also includes Storytime with Santa, festive games with Santa’s Helpers as well as a small Christmas Craft gift bag for every child.

TICKETS: Please note that the £19.95 off-peak price is applied at the checkout stage.

Off Peak (Monday - Friday): £19.95 per person

Peak (Weekends): £21.95 per person

*ADULTS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU*

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:

- Roast turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce
- Honey baked ham with mustard mayo
- Egg and cress
- Cheddar cheese and red onion chutney

Homemade Seasonal scone: Freshly baked cranberry scone served with butter, cream & jam

Homemade sweet treats: Choose between our homemade Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake or chocolate orange cake with a festive mince pie

Served with your choice of drink: Choose from refillable Americano coffee, English breakfast tea or any non-alcoholic soft drink (non-refillable).

*MINI FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU* (under 12’s)

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:

- Roast turkey
- Cheddar cheese
- Strawberry jam
- Baked ham

Includes a Babybel and salted crisps

Homemade sweet treats:
- Rudolf’s favourite flapjack
- Santa’s chocolate brownie
- Seasonal cookie

Served with your choice of drink:
Choose from a carton of orange juice or apple juice, milk or a standard-size hot chocolate
(jugs of water will be provided on the table).

Why not make your visit even more special and add a space for the additional Christmas Pottery Painting Session and Festive Trail to enjoy BEFORE your Afternoon Tea with Santa (additional costs apply). 

Please select your entry tickets from the available session times at the booking stage and then choose from our selection of pottery shapes on the day (prices start from £8). Your £2.50 per person entry ticket cost will be deducted from your final activity price on the day.

AND/OR

Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Afternoon Tea with Santa ticket (subject to availability). Please collect your Festive Trail worksheet from the Craft Studio and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this BEFORE your Afternoon Tea with Santa. 

NOTE: Vegetarian and Vegan options are also available to book. Please specify this in the dietary requirements section at the booking stage.

WHO'S IT FOR: Suitable for all the family. We recommend children from 12 months + to get the most out of this experience.

TIME: Please arrive in good time to make the most of your experience. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellation. Please note that all bookings must be purchased 48 hours in advance.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – Upstairs in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro, accessible only by stairs.

Upon arrival, please head straight to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Check-in with Santa’s Helpers, showing your tickets (on your mobile or printout). Then, head upstairs to enjoy your festive Afternoon Tea with Santa.

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 370 799, option 1 between 10am - 4pm and our team will be able to help advise. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Afternoon Tea with Santa goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Served on Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th December

Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th December

Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th December

9am until 11am

Enjoy a fun and festive breakfast with our wonderful Mrs Claus, upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Your Breakfast Experience also includes Storytime and festive games with Mrs Claus, as well as a small Christmas Craft gift bag for every child. 

TICKETS: Please note that the £19.95 off-peak price is applied at the checkout stage.

Off-Peak: £19.95 per person

Peak (Christmas Eve): £21.95 per person

Breakfast will be served to you buffet style by Santa’s Helpers and includes your choice of:

The Greedy Pigs Butchers cured back bacon and their award-winning pork sausage, scrambled eggs, button mushrooms, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, hash browns as well as black pudding and toast with jam & butter. There will also be pancakes with maple syrup available for the little ones, too.

All washed down with unlimited tea or Americano coffee and a small hot chocolate for the kids. Water or orange squash will be provided at your table.

Mrs Claus will also be there to answer any questions you may have about Santa - it is almost Christmas after all, with storytime and festive games for everyone to enjoy!

Why not make your visit even more special and add a space for the additional Christmas Pottery Painting Session and Festive Trail to enjoy after your Breakfast with Mrs Claus (additional costs apply). 

Please select your entry tickets from the available session times at the booking stage and then choose from our selection of festive pottery shapes on the day (prices start from £8). Your £2.50 per person entry ticket cost will be deducted from your final activity price on the day.

Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Breakfast with Mrs Claus ticket (subject to availability). Please collect your Festive Trail worksheet from the Craft Studio AFTER your Breakfast with Mrs Claus and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this.

NOTE: Vegetarian and Vegan options are also available to book. Please specify this in the dietary requirements section at the booking stage.

TIME: To make the most of your experience, please arrive in advance of the confirmed time. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellation. Please note that all bookings need to be purchased up to 48 hours in advance.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – Upstairs in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro and is only accessible by stairs.

Upon arrival, head straight to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Check-in with Santa’s Helpers, showing your tickets (on your mobile or printout). Then, head upstairs to enjoy your Christmas Breakfast with Mrs Claus.

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Free visitor parking is available in our customer car park within easy reach of the Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help advise. This line is closed Mondays term time.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Fri 29th Nov, Sat 30th Nov & Sun 1st Dec

Fri 6th Dec, Sat 7th Dec and Sun 8th Dec

Starts at 2pm in the Denby Craft Studio

A fun and festive workshop to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with family and friends. Our popular Christmas Market is also happening in the event marquee, and is free to enter, making this a truly festive day out for everyone.

Join our good friend Darren, and expert from The Denby Garden Stall for a special, festive workshop where you’ll learn how to hand wire and arrange seasonal foliage and natural materials to decorate your own beautiful wreath.

This fun and friendly workshop starts with a ‘how-to’ hand tie a floristry bow, followed by an interactive demonstration as you add seasonal decorations to a pre-made spruce wreath base.

Take your beautiful wreath home on the day to place on your front door for the festivities. A hot drink is also included for you to enjoy at Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro before your workshop starts at 2pm.

PRICE: £45 per person

Perfect for all abilities. Also, suitable for children 14+ (under 16's need to be supervised by an adult).

TIME: This workshop will run for up to two hours. Upon arrival, please head to the Welcome Desk inside the Denby Craft Studio and collect your free drink voucher to enjoy before your Winter Wreath Workshop. Please meet back at the Denby Craft Studio at least 5 minutes before your 2pm workshop.

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

NOTES: Please note that you will be using scissors and secateurs during the workshop to trim and cut the floristry wire and foliage.

Wreath hooks and wire lights will be available to purchase from the Garden Stall to add a finishing touch to your Christmas wreath.

BOOKINGS: The Denby Garden Stall and Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Winter Wreath Workshop goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Welcome Desk on Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Come and get creative in the Denby Craft Studio with a choice of pottery painting and clay craft activities for everyone:

All of our Denby Experiences need to be booked ahead online. You can book your tickets up to an hour before your preferred session time, too! Alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1 between 10am-4pm for availability.

• Paint fun pottery shapes in our colourful water-based paints and take home on the day
  Choose from our selection of fun pottery shapes to colourfully paint in your own design using water-based paints and take home with you on the same day (a popular choice for children). Once home, you can use a clear varnish to make your item glossy. Please note that items will not be kiln fired. Prices start from £8 per item.
   
• Paint onto Denby using colourful glazes, we'll kiln fire for you to collect at a later date
  Create your own pottery piece to be proud of using one of our versatile Denby ceramics and colourful glazes (choose from a selection of plates, mugs, bowls and jugs), perfect for adults and children looking to create personalised pieces to love or to gift. Leave with us on the day to kiln fire, ready to collect at a later date. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit. Prices start from £12.95 per Denby item. Please note that the following Denby glaze colours, violet PT& and bluebell blue PT18 contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen.

• Play with Clay
  Let their imagination run free using our local Derbyshire clay, moulds and fun crafting tools. Once dried to a light grey (which can take a few days of natural air drying at home) bring their creations to life with colourful paints or vanish. A popular choice with children. £7 per person.

• Baby Hand and Footprints 

• Create a lasting memory of your little one by printing their foot or hands onto a  large rimmed Denby plate (10 inches) with our beautiful glaze colours. Our friendly team will help you to capture your little one’s prints, and if you wish to add lettering such as birth date, weight and name, or a coloured band, our artist can hand-paint these onto your keepsake (maximum of 30 letters around the plate are included, additional letters are 50p each). £25 per plate to be paid for at time of booking. We recommend not to add any further decoration to your keepsake, as capturing your baby's prints is a moment in time, which can not always be repeated.

  Leave your keepsake with us on the day to fire in our kilns and collect at a later date. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit. 

  Suitable for babies who are 3 months + age limit for having glazes on feet/hands. However anyone with sensitivities is advised to not touch the glazes, as cannot guarantee no reaction.

Please note that this is an admission ticket to confirm your experience space(s) in our Craft Studio. All craft activities are to be chosen and paid for on the day (with the exception of Baby Hand and Footprints). The £2.50 per person admission cost will be deducted from your final activity price and any overpayment will be refunded.  You maybe given an invoice during your visit, which is unique to your order and an agreed collection date, when you return to collect your order we will need this as proof of your order please. Without this we can not find your order. 

Who’s it for: These family-friendly experiences are suitable for everyone and fully accessible for wheelchair users and activities are recommended for 3 years+.

Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) with a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children. Please ensure to book a space for all attendees - including any adults or children who are not participating. During some events these tickets maybe limited. 

Time: Last entry time to paint is 3pm. Sessions are 50 minutes each on the hour between 10am - 4pm every day. Your Craft Studio Experience lasts 50 minutes and if you would like longer, please feel free to book for multiple sessions.

Notes: Where the experience includes your pots being fired, there may be occassions where pots crack or break in the kiln firing process, which is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you and advise of the options available.

As you'll be getting creative with Denby glaze colours or acrylic paints, we recommend wearing items that you don't mind getting messy.

Please refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.

Experience refund and cancellations: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Craft Studio Experience 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. Please refer to our full T&C’s here

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

How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day /Boxing Day 2023 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit.

A festive take on our all-year-round Afternoon Tea

Served Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December at 12pm & 2pm 

Celebrate the festivities with family and friends and indulge in a delicious Festive Afternoon Tea at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

*ADULTS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU: £18.95*

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:

- Roast turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce
- Honey baked ham with mustard mayo
- Egg and cress
- Cheddar cheese and red onion chutney

Homemade Seasonal scone: Freshly baked cranberry scone served with butter, cream & jam

Homemade sweet treats: Choose between our homemade Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake or chocolate orange cake with a festive mince pie

Served with your choice of drink: Choose from refillable Americano coffee, English breakfast tea or any non-alcoholic soft drink (non-refillable).

*MINI FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU: £13.95* (under 12’s)

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:

- Roast turkey
- Cheddar cheese
- Strawberry jam
- Baked ham

Includes a Babybel and salted crisps

Homemade sweet treats:
- Rudolf’s favourite flapjack
- Santa’s chocolate brownie
- Seasonal cookie

Served with your choice of drink:
Choose from a carton of orange juice or apple juice, milk or a standard-size hot chocolate
(jugs of water will be provided on the table).

Please note that our Festive Afternoon Tea is a festive take on our all-year-round Afternoon Tea, located within our downstairs coffee shop and does not include games and Storytime with Santa like our Afternoon Tea with Santa.

NOTE: Vegetarian and Vegan options are also available to book. Please specify this in the dietary requirements section at the booking stage.

TIME: Served at 12pm and 2pm.

WHO’S IT FOR: Suitable for everyone and full accessible. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 370 799, option 1 between 10am - 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

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

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – Downstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

Upon arrival, please head straight to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro and present your tickets to a member of the team (on your mobile or printout), who will show you to your table.

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 370 799, option 1 between 10am - 4pm 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.

Join us in the run up to the festive season and create a beautiful seasonal decoration from our Derbyshire clay to add warmth and joy to your home or to use as a centre piece for your Christmas table.

Using a range of potter’s tools, festive cookie cutters (think candy canes, stars and Christmas holly) and a little Denby magic, let your imagination flow as you create a truly unique piece of pottery.

Get the inside tips from our clay experts on how to score, scratch, cut and form our Derbyshire clay. Our potters will also be on hand to guide you through the making process. Your finished clay wreath will then be glazed by us after the workshop in a wintery white glaze colour.

A hot drink is also included.

October workshops : Monday 21st and Thursday 24th, Monday 28th  - All 1pm - 4pm

November workshops : Friday 1st, Wednesday 6th , Saturday 9th - All 1pm - 4pm 

and Sunday 10th November at 10am - 1pm

PRICE: £40.00 per person - This adult (over 18 yrs) craft workshop is perfect for all abilities (no previous experience is necessary) and is fully accessible to everyone.

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. The session will run for approx 3 hours. Please note that all tickets need to be booked in advance.

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.

A free hot drink is also included, which can be enjoyed on the day in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro during your workshop. Please collect your voucher from the Denby Craft Studio Welcome Desk upon arrival.

Please note that on occasion, clay work may crack or break in the kiln firing process, and this is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen we will contact you and advise of the options available.

We will contact you when your creations are ready to collect (within 4-5 weeks).

HOW TO FIND US: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX

Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your workshop 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.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at 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. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.

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. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.

For our full list of events and activities click here

Join us with friends, family ( suitable for ages 8 yrs and above ) or just bring yourself along to our Christmas Crafternoon filled with delicious cakes, sandwiches, bottomless tea or coffee and of course, festive pottery painting!

Saturday 9th November at 10 am - 2pm  ( Pottery painting 10.00-12pm and Festive afternoon tea 12pm-4pm)

Sunday 10th November at 12pm - 4pm (Festive afternoon tea 12pm-2pm and Pottery Painting 2pm-4pm)

Friday 15th November at 12pm - 4pm  (Festive afternoon tea 12pm-2pm and Pottery Painting 2pm-4pm)

Start your experience with a freshly prepared Festive Afternoon Tea in Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro. It’s a special way to spend some quality time with friends and to get into the Christmas spirit.

Complete your experience in our welcoming Craft Studio and decorate an 8-inch Denby medium plate for the festivities. Let your imagination flow using our colourful glazes or choose from a selection of Christmas stencil designs and sponges to decorate your plate. We’ll kiln fire your finished design to collect in a few weeks’ time.

*ADULTS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU*

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:

- Roast turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce
- Honey baked ham with mustard mayo
- Egg and cress
- Cheddar cheese and red onion chutney

Homemade Seasonal scone: Freshly baked cranberry scone served with butter, cream & jam

Homemade sweet treats: Choose between our homemade Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake or chocolate orange cake with a festive mince pie

Served with your choice of drink: Choose from refillable Americano coffee, English breakfast tea or any non-alcoholic soft drink (non-refillable).

Veggie / vegan / gluten-free option is available. Please confirm any dietary requirements at the booking stage.

PRICE: £36 per adult

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – The Denby Craft Studio and downstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Upon arrival, please head straight to the Denby Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio and present your tickets to a member of the team (on your mobile or printout).

TIME:

Your festive Afternoon Tea at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro will take place at 12pm until 2pm followed by a pottery painting session in the Denby Craft Studio at 2pm until 4pm.

On arrival, please head straight to Bourne's for your 12pm Afternoon Tea and a member of the team will show you to your table. 

WHO’S IT FOR: This adult craft experience is perfect for all abilities, and you don’t need to have any previous experience to join in.

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with paint, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if you have accessibility requirements.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 370 799, option 1 between 10am - 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Christmas Crafternoon goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.

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. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.

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. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Tickets available: 

Saturday 23rd November at 11am & 2pm

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th December at 3.30pm

Monday 16th December & Tuesday 17th December at 3.30pm

Monday 23rd December at 1pm & 3.30pm 

Workshop duration is approx. 25 minutes.

Join our lovely Mrs Claus for her magical Make a Bear workshop and bring a fluffy festive friend to life.

Guided by Mrs Claus, your child will make their chosen Christmas cuddly, complete with a magic wish heart and certificate. At the end of the workshop, they will have their own drawstring bag to take home with you.

Our Make a Bear workshop includes: Make a Bear – On the day, choose between a 16” Reindeer, Polar Bear or Christmas Bear (£24.95) OR 10” Christmas Elf or Christmas Gingerbread (£19.95) subject to availability, make a wish heart, bear-th certificate and drawstring bag to take home. Choice of bears are subject to availability.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this magical and memorable experience for your child, which is even more fun with friends…

Price: £19.95 per child or £24.95 per child (recommended for 3+ years)

Why not make your visit even more special and add tickets to our Festive Trail (additional costs apply)!

Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Make a Bear Workshop ticket (subject to availability). Please collect your Festive Trail worksheet from the Craft Studio and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this during your visit,

Bookings: Book your tickets online at least 24 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am-4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for on the day availability. This line is closed Monday term time.

Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Make a Bear Workshop with Mrs Claus 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.

Time: Workshops last for approx. 25 minutes.

Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Welcome Desk on Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1 between 10am – 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.

How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.

Parking: Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Tickets available: 

Monday 2nd Dec – Wednesday 4th December

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December

Thursday 19th & Friday 20th December

Sessions start at 10am until 10.50am

Join us in the Denby Craft Studio and take part in our fun and festive craft session, specially designed for toddlers and ‘big kids’ alike with a surprise visit from Santa. This is the perfect activity to book with friends and a wonderful opportunity for your child to meet our very special VIP visitor.

During this special craft session, your child will either design and decorate their own Christmas Stocking, Santa Stop Sign or Cardboard Jigsaw Puzzle ( All subject to availability) using colourful paints and craft accessories to make and take away.

Price: £13.95 per child.

Why not make your visit even more special and add tickets to our Festive Trail (additional costs apply)!

Take part in our Festive Trail around Denby Pottery Village. Santa's elves have hidden pictures of their festive friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a sweet treat at the end. Tickets are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a child's Christmas Crafts ticket (subject to availability). Please collect your Festive Trail worksheet from the Craft Studio and allow up to 30 minutes to complete this during your visit,

Bookings: Book your tickets online at least 24 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am-4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for on the day availability. This line is closed Monday term time.

Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Christmas Crafts with Santa Experience 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.

Time: Your creative craft session lasts for 50 minutes. 

Notes: Please note that Santa will be present to answer any questions your child may have during his 20-minute surprise visit but will not be actively involved in the craft session as he dressed in his best. A gift from Santa is not included in this experience.

If your child would like to have a personalised meet and greet with Santa and choose a gift to take home, we would recommend booking tickets to our Magical Santa Experience.

How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.

Parking: Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.

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.

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. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm and Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

For our full list of festive events and activities click here