Denby Pottery Village Ticket Portal

Starts Saturday 5th - Monday 21st April 2025

Looking for something fun and crafty to do with the kids over the Easter holidays? Come and join us at the Denby Craft Studio as we celebrate Easter with a choice of themed clay, paint and craft activities. Choose from one of the following activities per child on the day of your visit, subject to availability:

1. Paint an Easter Plate: Using our colourful glazes, hand-paint or stencil an Easter or spring-themed design onto one of our small Denby plates (7 inches). Leave it with us to fire in our kilns and collect when ready to use and love forever. £12 on the day.

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2. Make a Clay Easter Bunny: Let their imagination run wild as they create an Easter bunny from our Derbyshire clay. Take it away on the day to air-dry and paint at home. £7 on the day.

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3. Craft an Easter Wreath: Create a decorative wreath to display at home using a wooden hoop and adorn it with colourful spring craft accessories. Take it home on the day. £7 on the day (subject to availability).

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4. Paint a Father’s Day Mug: Paint a Denby Mug in their own design. Leave it with us to fire in our kilns and collect it when ready to gift in time for Father's Day. £10 on the day.

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5. Paint a Fun Pottery Shape: Choose from our selection of fun pottery and use water-based paints to add some colour to take home on the day. 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 on the day.

This ticket confirms your space in the Denby Craft Studio and the cost will be deducted from your final activity price on the day. Please ensure to book a space for all attendees, including anyone who isn’t participating in an activity (recommended age is 3+ years). Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) and a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required.

ADDITIONAL EGG TRAIL: There’s also the option to book an additional ticket for our Egg-citing trail around Denby Pottery Village. Follow the hidden pictures and see if you can answer all the Easter-themed questions. Collect a free chocolate treat (or fruit alternative) at the end. Tickets for the trail are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a craft session.

Plan ahead for lunch and pre-order a Kids Meal Deal (to eat in or takeaway). Suitable for up to 10 years and includes; half a cheese or ham sandwich, a packet of Pombears, a juice carton, an apple or banana and a small packet of Haribo sweets. Collect from Bourne’s on the day of your visit and show your ticket to a member of the team at the till point. £5.95 per child.

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.

TIME: Choose from the available session times. Your chosen craft session lasts for 50 minutes. If you need longer,  please book the following session also. 

Notes: All activities are self-led, but our friendly team will be on hand to offer any support. If time allows, you are also welcome to paint-a-pot or enjoy another craft activity during your 50-minute experience. Additional costs apply and can be paid for on the day.

- We will be getting creative with paint, pens and clay and therefore recommend that children wear items they don't mind getting messy.

- Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) and a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required. Please also refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.

- Denby Pottery Painting: The following Denby glaze colours, violet and bluebell blue contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen.

- Denby Craft Activities: some activities may include use of feathers or balloons please make us aware of any allergies before your visit.

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.

Upon arrival, please head to the Denby Craft Studio and show your tickets (on your mobile or print out) to a member of the team.

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 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help advise.

BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Kids Easter Crafts session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, 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 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.

We can't wait to see you soon! 

Served Thurs 10th, Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Mon 14th & Tue 15th at 2.30pm, upstairs at Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro.

“You’re never too old for a Tea Party” (or too young)

Don’t be late for a very important date! Take a tumble down the rabbit hole and discover a whimsical wonderland filled with delicious delights at our Mad Hatter’s themed Tea Party, with endless tea or Americano coffee. There’s a mini version for the kids too!

**MAD HATTERS’ AFTERNOON TEA MENU** £18.95 per adult

Presented on a beautiful three-tiered Denby cake stand and includes:

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches: Baked ham & tomato, egg mayonnaise & cress, cheddar cheese & cucumber as well as tuna crunch (mayonnaise with onion, pepper & cucumber)

A freshly baked elderflower & lemon hot cross scone served with English butter, clotted cream & strawberry jam

A selection of mini homemade cakes: A raspberry and white chocolate muffin topped with popping candy, a lemon & thyme mini sponge cake and a salted caramel rice crispy square

All served with a raspberry lemonade or fruit juice and bottomless Americano coffee or English Breakfast tea.

**MINI MAD HATTER'S AFTERNOON TEA MENU** (under 12’s) £14.95 per child

Presented on our beautiful Denby tableware and includes:

A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches: Baked ham and cheddar cheese served with carrot & cucumber sticks and dip and a cup of chunky chips

Sweet treats: A homemade vanilla muffin topped with popping candy, a chocolate rice crispy cake and a fruit medley (chopped apple, orange, grapes and strawberry)

Served with a carton of fresh orange or apple juice or a glass of lemonade.

NOTE: Veggie / vegan / gluten-free options are available to book. Please specify this in the dietary requirements section at the booking stage.

TIME: Served at 2.30pm - 4pm
To make the most of your experience, please “don’t be late” for the confirmed 2.30pm start time. Bookings need to be confirmed up to 48 hours in advance.

Make your visit even more fun by adding a space for the additional Kids Easter Crafts session and tickets to our Egg-citing Trail, which includes a free chocolate surprise (additional costs apply):

ADDITIONAL EASTER CRAFT SESSION: If you would like to secure your entry to the Denby Craft Studio for an extra £2.50 per child, please select your tickets from the available session times at the booking stage before your 2.30pm Afternoon Tea.  Craft activities can be chosen on the day, and prices start from £7 (your Craft Studio entry price will be deducted from the total activity price)

EGG TRAIL: There’s also the option to take part in our Egg-citing Trail when you book a Kid's Easter Crafts session. Follow our clues and collect a free chocolate egg (or dairy free alternative) at the end. Tickets for the Easter Trail are an extra £3 per child and can be booked on the day of your visit.

LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

Please note that the upstairs event room is only accessible by stairs.

Upon arrival, please head to Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro and show your tickets (on your mobile or print out) to a member of the team. Then, head upstairs to enjoy your Afternoon Tea.

If you have booked an additional Kids Easter Crafts session, head to the Welcome Desk inside the Denby Craft Studio to take part before your Afternoon Tea.

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.

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 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, 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 cancellations. Please refer to our full T&Cs here.

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.

Duration: 3 hours including a break

Join us at Denby Pottery Village for a relaxing afternoon where you’ll create and decorate your own Spring Bird using Denby’s stoneware clay, bespoke stamps and colourful slips - makes for a lovely way to spend time with friends, family & loved ones.

Your finished Spring Bird will be clear glazed by us and collected by you after kiln firing (at a later date) to love and display around your home.

What to expect on the day:

Our friendly and expert team will guide you through the making process during this hands-on experience, you don’t need to have any previous experience to join us! 

Then it’s over to you to make your own decorative Spring Bird by following one of our templates and rolling and shaping our stoneware clay to create your design. Keep things simple or add extra detail with our bespoke stamps before painting a layer of white slip over your Spring Bird.

After a cuppa break, it’s time to let your imagination flow and add some colour to your creation with our pottery slip paints.

Left with our team, your clay Spring Bird will be fired in our kilns, ready to collect later at a later date to display around your home or gift to a loved one.

Throughout this workshop, our team will be on hand to offer you guidance and inspiration (should you need it).

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. This is a 2 - 3 hour workshop. Please note that all bookings need to be booked up to 48 hours in advance.

PRICE: £40.00 per person - This adult (over 18 yrs) craft workshop is perfect for all abilities and is fully accessible to everyone. 

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay and paint, 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.

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, typically 5-6 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.

For our full list of events and activities click here

 Join us with friends for a relaxing Crafternoon, where you’ll make a set of two decorative flowers from our Derbyshire clay, pottery tools and colourful slips. Once kiln fired, they’ll be mounted onto garden canes for you to brighten up your outdoor space.PRICE: £40.00 per person - This adult ( over 18 yrs)  craft workshop is perfect for all abilities and is fully accessible to everyone. 

What to expect on the day:

Our friendly team will start with a ‘how-to’ demonstration, and share lots of useful hints and tips along the way to help you get the most out of your workshop - you don’t need to be an expert to join us!

Then it’s over to you to make your own set of two ceramic flowers by following our templates and rolling and shaping our stoneware clay to create a 3D flower effect. Keep things simple or add extra detailing to the petals with our decorating tools before painting a layer of white slip over your flowers.

After a cuppa break, it’s time to let your imagination flow and add some colour to your creations with our pottery slip paints.

Left with our team, your clay flowers (one large and one smaller flower) will be fired in our kilns, ready to collect later to display in your spring garden. The garden canes are included too for you to assemble at home.

Throughout this workshop, our team will be on hand to offer you guidance and inspiration (should you need it).

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. This is a 3 hour workshop. Please note that all bookings need to be booked up to 48 hours in advance.

WHO’S IT FOR: This adult craft workshop is perfect for all abilities and is fully accessible to everyone.

NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with clay and paint, 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.

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 5 - 6 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.

For our full list of events and activities click here

Sessions are available Weds 9th, Mon 14th and Thurs 17th April at variuos times.

Join us for a fun and creative session with one of our Experience Potters! Perfect for budding potters aged 8-16 years, this hands-on workshop lets you try your hand at the potter's wheel and learn the basics of hand-throwing a pot.

During this 20-minute session, your child will experience what it’s like to 'have a go' at throwing, from centring the clay, opening out and pulling up the walls to make their own bowl. Take their pot away on the day to air-dry at home and paint if they wish (their hand-thrown pot won't be kiln fired or glazed). 

WHO’S IT FOR: Perfect for all skill levels, including complete beginners! Participants must be at least 3ft 6in tall and 8 years or older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

PRICE: £15 per person (Half-Term 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.
• 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 9, 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.

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.

Workshops are available Friday 4th, Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April 2025

Spring is in the air! Join us for a Seasonal Wicker Wreath Workshop with Darren from The Denby Garden Stall. Learn to create your own seasonal wreath by arranging colourful dried flowers and wooden foliage onto a 12” natural grey willow ring.

Enjoy a complimentary cuppa and all the materials you need for the workshop (feel free to bring your gardening gloves if you prefer).

Take home your beautiful creation on the day – perfect for your front door or as a lovely decoration around your home.

Arrive early to enjoy a hot drink at Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro before your 2pm workshop. We can’t wait to see you there.

PRICE: £40 per person

Perfect for all abilities 18+ 

TIME: The workshop lasts up to two hours. Upon arrival, visit the Welcome Desk at the Denby Craft Studio to collect your free drink voucher. Please return to the studio at least 5 minutes before your 2pm session in the Discovery Room.

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, you'll be using glue guns and secateurs to trim, cut, and attach the dried and wooden foliage during the workshop.

BOOKINGS: Denby Garden Stall and Denby Pottery Village will do our best to ensure your Wreath Workshop takes place as scheduled. However, if unforeseen circumstances arise, we’ll offer an alternative date or time, or provide a full refund where possible. Please note, this event is non-transferable, and refunds cannot be issued for customer cancellations.

CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns, feel free to reach out to our Welcome Desk at Tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 740 799, option 1, between 10am – 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Please note, this line is closed on Mondays during 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.

For our full list of festive events and activities click here

Workshops available on Wednesday 9th April at 2pm - 4pm

Come and join us for a lovely spring pottery painting workshop with our ceramic painting expert and skilled artist, Cathie.

In this hands-on session, you'll learn unique painting techniques to create a set of 2 beautiful hand-decorated egg cups using our colourful glazes - you don’t need to be an expert to join us!

Your friendly host Cathie has a wealth of ceramic painting experience at Denby and will start with a ‘how-to’ demonstration and share lots of useful hints and tips along the way (to help you get the most out of your workshop).

Then it’s over to you to hand-paint your own designs onto 2 Denby egg cups. We’ll fire them in our kilns to collect at a later date to use and keep forever.

Throughout this workshop, Cathie will be on hand to offer you guidance and inspiration (should you need it). 

PRICE: £20.00 per person - This adult (over 18yr) craft workshop is perfect for all abilities and is fully accessible to everyone.

Why not add on an Afternoon Tea for an additional £15.95 to enjoy at 12 noon before your workshop at 2pm.

CRAFTING TIME: Please meet at the Denby Craft Studio & Welcome Desk ready for your workshop to promptly start. This is a 2-hour workshop. Please note that all bookings need to be made up to 48 hours in advance. 

WHO’S IT FOR: This adult craft workshop is perfect for all abilities and is fully accessible to everyone.

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 messy.

A FREE hot drink is also included, which can be enjoyed on the day in Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro.

Please note that on occasion, pottery items 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 2-3 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. Please refer to full T&Cs here

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 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm (Tuesday-Sunday) 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 enjoy during your visit. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm.