Bendigo Pottery
Address: 146 Midland Hwy, Bendigo, Victoria 3550
Phone: 03 5448 4404 | Fax: 03 5448 4873
Email: bpottery@bendigo.net.au
Web: bendigopottery.com.au
Overview
Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery offers a unique visitor experience of both historic and modern ceramic production.
Features at the pottery include:
- Heritage listed wood fired kilns
- Interpretive Museum featuring:
- Theatrette inside a heritage wood fired kiln
- Displays of kilns, production equipment and pottery
- Videos, soundscapes and views into the factory
- Quality ceramic tableware and cookware at factory prices
- Demonstrations of hand throwing by potters
- Wheel throwing lessons
- Cafe
- Clay play activities for children
- Paynter Gallery - hosting temporary ceramic exhibitions
- Potiche Gallery with ceramics by Central Victorian Potters
- Ample parking for cars, coaches and caravans
- Magnificent rose gardens
Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
Interpretive Museum - Adult | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $8.00 |
Interpretive Museum - Concession | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $7.00 |
Interpretive Museum - Child | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $4.00 |
Interpretive Museum - Family | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $20.00 |
Wheel throwing lesson - 1/2 hour | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $12.00 |
Wheel throwing lesson - 1 hour | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $18.00 |
Clay Play activity | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $3.00 |
More info
Local directions
On the Midland Highway (to Echuca) 6.5 kilometres north of the fountain in the middle of Bendigo.
Facilities
- Café
- Car park
- Child Activities
- Coach Parking
- Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- Interpretive Centre
- Public Toilet
- Sheltered Area
- Visitor Information Centre
Activities
- Art and Craft
- Lessons/Tutorials
Opening hours
Daily
9:00am
-5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Disabled access
Contact operator for further details.
Additional business information
School Holiday Program
During the school holidays, visitors to Bendigo Pottery can decorate their own plate or mug under the guidance of an experienced artist. The decorated piece is then glazed and fired to provide a functional piece or unique gift. Finished items are ready in two weeks for collection or to be posted to any location around the world. Activity cost is only $16.00. Enquire about workshop times and make bookings on Phone 03 5448 4404