Pottery Tours at Belleek Visitor Centre

Visit Belleek Visitor Centre for a guided pottery tour, there are a range of experiences to choose from…

Experience 1: Guided 30 minute tour

See the full manufacturing and creative process behind every piece of Belleek fine china produced on site since 1857! Visitor participation is encouraged throughout the tour, glazing product and breaking pieces that do not meet the required standard.

Experience 2: The Bloomfield Trail Family Experience

This interactive children’s trail tells the story of how the pottery is made using the character of Belleek founder, Mr. Bloomfield. A series of 16 hand drawn, colourful ceramic plaques are located at key points on the pottery tour. Lots of fun for all the family.

Experience 3: Good Morning Belleek – Guided tour/Morning Coffee

Your experience begins with our 30 minute guided tour with full access behind the scenes of the manufacturing and creative process that goes into every piece of Belleek fine china, produced on site since 1857. As part of your experience enjoy tea/coffee and freshly baked scones in the Belleek restaurant, overlooking the banks of Lough Erne after browsing the Belleek collection in the retail showroom.

Experience 4: Afternoon at Belleek Guided Tour/Afternoon Tea

Your experience begins with our 30 minute guided tour with full access behind the scenes of the manufacturing and creative process that goes into every piece of Belleek fine china, produced on site since 1857. As part of your experience enjoy afternoon tea in the Belleek restaurant, overlooking the banks of Lough Erne after browsing the Belleek collection in the retail showroom.

Experience 5: ‘Hands on’ Belleek Experience

This exclusive group tour programme focuses on giving visitors a truly ‘hands on’ understanding of Ireland’s oldest pottery.

The focal point of the tour will be a practical demonstration of ‘the art of Belleek’ by a Master Craftsperson, followed by the opportunity to try creating their own unique piece of Belleek.  This may include modelling parian china flowers, painting a plate or fixing a handle to a Belleek tea cup.

All participants will receive their finished items in the post.

Come along to:

3 Main Street,

Belleek,

Co Fermanagh,

BT93 3FY

When is it taking place?

Tour Times are currently between 10.30am – 2.15pm (Monday – Wednesday).

Do you need to book?

Yes, booking required. Please call +44 28 68659300 or send an email to takethetour@belleek.ie.

Social Media Links and Contacts:

Event page

 

As COVID guidelines may change between now and the time of each event please check back for updated information, or contact the event organiser directly. Stay safe!

Event Details

Start Date: Aug 1

Start Time: 10:30 am

End Date: Sept 30

End Time: 2:15 pm

Location: Co. Fermannagh

Type: Studio Tour

Price: £6-£45

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