Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest.

Explore our iconic grade II listed Bottle Kiln and discover stories of the Sharpe’s family toilet invention. You will also learn about the significant changes from 19th century coal mining, clay extraction and associated industrial activity in South Derbyshire, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest!

The museum has a varied events programme featuring artists workshops, artisan markets, concerts, comedy nights and more. It also houses a gift shop featuring products from local Artists, Makers, Designers and Suppliers and a cafe 'Sweet Caroline at Sharpe's'.