WORLD OF WEDGWOOD
Re-opening in phases at Wedgwood
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popular tourist destination has issued an update for its visitors about it s reopening.
Most areas at the World of Wedgwood, which is situated in Barlaston, are now back open following the easing of Government restrictions surrounding Covid-19. A spokesman said: We ve made a few changes across the site in order to focus on delivering a safe, enjoyable and comfortable visit. The wellbeing of our visitors and staff remains our highest priority. The Wedgwood Store and Factory Outlet are open Wednesday to Sunday, between 10am and 5pm; and the V&A Collection is open for viewing at the same times. The V&A Collection at World of Wedgwood (formerly the Wedgwood Museum) has been renamed the V&A Wedgwood Collection. The Wedgwood spokesman said: The spacious galleries are where you can explore one of the most important industrial collections in the world. Discover the story of Wedgwood and the many artists, designers, patrons and makers whose ceramic creations have transformed society and industry. The collection now has its own social media presence on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can follow it on @vawedgwood for regular updates and insights. Wedgwood Tea Room is also open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, although the venue s Dining Hall will remain closed in the short term with further updates soon. The spokesman said: We have been working hard behind the scenes to refresh our beautiful tea room, both visually and with some lovely additions to the menu. Our trademark afternoon tea is back with imaginative children's and vegan options. We have introduced a bistro-style brunch and lunch menu along with a selection of drinks including Wedgwood teas, TrueStart coffees, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and an assortment of indulgent cocktails. We recommend that you reserve a table in advance of your visit. The Creative Studios at World of
Wedgwood are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, and there is a new suite of creative studios which will open as part of a phased programme in the coming weeks. The spokesman said: The Clay Studio is where visitors will be able to indulge in their very own pottery throwdown under the guidance of our studio potter. We use jasper clay for this one hour, have a go experience the only place in the world where Josiah s unique creation is used. In June we will be introducing weekend Have a Go fun sessions in the Clay Studio. These are great for children and adults who just want to have a go and experience throwing a pot on the potter s wheel we don t take it too seriously and only fun is allowed. Also in June, the new Decorating Studio will be open each weekend for Pottery Painting. All ages and abilities can decorate their own piece of Wedgwood to take home as a lasting keepsake. This is an ideal creative and social activity for younger children, grown-ups and families. And finally, the venue s factory tours are set to be back ready for the Summer holidays, after the team has carried out development work to enhance the Wedgwood factory tour: Welcome to our Factory . The spokesman said: Visitors will be welcomed into the factory for a behind-thescenes experience revealing where Wedgwood designs, creates and crafts the eclectic, colourful and unique ceramics that adorn the shelves of stores like Harrods and Selfridges. Barlaston is the home of Wedgwood and the factory is the place to be inspired by over 260 years of innovation, creation and fantastical design. We re currently adding a few final tweaks to make sure that we do Josiah proud when we open our doors again. We look forward to welcoming you back in time for the summer holidays. To find out more, go online to: https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/content /visitor-update.
