See The Great Pottery Throw Down Bird Baths at Stoke-on-Trent’s Gladstone Pottery Museum
Made for The Potteries: See These Stunning Ceramic Creations in Their True Home
Pottery fans and lovers of The Great Pottery Throw Down will soon have the chance to see some of the show’s stunning creations up close. Six ceramic bird baths made in episode seven of series eight of the hit Channel 4 series will be displayed at Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke-on-Trent from Wednesday, 5 March 2025.
A Celebration of Stoke-on-Trent’s Six Towns
The bird baths were created as part of a special challenge celebrating 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent’s city status. Each contestant designed a piece inspired by one of the city’s six towns, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, and Longton, drawing inspiration from the area’s industrial heritage, historic waterways, and green spaces.
The winning bird bath, crafted by Steve Brown, an animator from North Wales, will take centre stage in the exhibition. Brown’s design impressed judges with its creativity, craftsmanship, and tribute to the city’s rich pottery history.
The Perfect Venue for a Special Exhibition
Gladstone Pottery Museum, a complete Victorian pottery factory that is now a museum, is the ideal home for this display. The museum, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has long been a champion of Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry and is also the filming location for The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Alongside the bird bath display, visitors can explore the museum’s permanent exhibits, offering a fascinating insight into Stoke-on-Trent’s legacy as The Potteries. The museum showcases traditional pottery-making techniques, including live demonstrations of throwing, flower making, and ceramic decoration.
A Must-See for Throw Down Fans and Heritage Lovers
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see The Great Pottery Throw Down designs up close, alongside the city’s wider ceramics heritage. Visitors can also get hands-on, trying their own pottery skills or taking part in creative workshops for an additional charge.
Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said:
“Gladstone Pottery Museum is a real gem in our city’s cultural heritage. It’s fantastic that, alongside our extended opening, we’ve been able to secure this special display from The Great Pottery Throw Down.
“The show is a wonderful celebration of Stoke-on-Trent’s proud ceramics history - the craft and industry that made us famous worldwide and earned us city status in 1925.
“If you’ve never visited before, 2025 is the perfect time to support our local attractions and discover the incredible heritage we have on our doorstep.”
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition opens on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, and is included with standard museum admission.
🕙 Opening times:
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm
📍 Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ
For more information on tickets and the museum’s full programme of events, visit:
🔗 Gladstone Pottery Museum official website
This exhibition is a must-visit for pottery lovers, history enthusiasts, and fans of The Great Pottery Throw Down. Don’t miss the chance to see these beautiful ceramic tributes to Stoke-on-Trent’s six towns!