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Swad Heritage Fest 2026

Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Sharpe's Pottery Heritage & Art Centre, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Back for it's second year, and in collaboration with the South Derbyshire Mining Preservation Group and the Magic Attic, Swad Heritage Fest will include an array of 1960's themed memorabilia, activities, performances and events!

In 2026, Swad Heritage Fest will be focusing on 1960s Swadlincote — celebrating the people, industries and community spirit that shaped the town.

The festival will explore themes including...
🏭 Work
🏡 Home Life
🎶 Social Life
🏺 Pottery & Industry

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11am-5pm

Location & directions

Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Sharpe's Pottery Heritage & Art Centre, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG

Directions:
We are located in the heart of the National Forest, in Swadlincote Town Centre. Please visit our website for more information on how to find us! https://www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/findus/
Contact on day:
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Telephone number:
+441283222600

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Sharpe's Pottery Museum is very accessible, with two accessible toilets and a platform lift to access the first floor only. (Access to the second floor of the Magic Attic is by stairs only). Our platform lift is not suitable for large motorised wheelchairs. Manual wheelchair available onsite on request.

Additional information

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