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SECRET MUSEUM | FACTORY TOURS

Ceramic City Stories, Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7RH

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Visitors are offered a rare opportunity to join a guided tour behind the scenes at Winkhill Mill, a traditional ceramic tile manufactory. The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery.

Two Secret Museum | Factory Tours will be offered:

12:00noon - 1:30pm Friday 19th September
12:00noon - 1:30pm Saturday 20th September

There is also a chance to see Shared Stories Vol 2, an exhibition of contemporary encaustic tiles and studio ceramics, created and curated by Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) and Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright).

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
12:00noon - 1:30pm
Saturday 20 September:
12:00noon - 1:30pm

Location & directions

Ceramic City Stories, Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7RH

Directions:
10 minutes walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station and BCB 2025 at SpodeWorks. Free and unrestricted parking is to be found adjacent to the building and in neighbouring streets (although it can be busy during weekdays).
Contact on day:
Danny Callaghan
Telephone number:
+447999350176

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please let us know how many places you would like to book by following the link below to our website event listing and online booking form.
Booking contact name:
Danny Callaghan
Booking telephone number:
+447999350176
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://ceramiccitystories.info/events/2022/9/9/secret-museum-virtual-open-doors-endmj-j3xr3
Booking opens:
01 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
18 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Access is limited to this historical industrial building. It involves a number of steps and two floor levels (former loading bay). Unfortunately, it is not suitable for people who use a wheelchair. However, some areas could be accessed with prior discussion and agreement regarding an alternative door and arrangements. To discuss possibilities, please email Danny: [email protected]

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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