Nantgarw China Works Museum

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"Nantgarw China Works is a museum celebrating the unique porcelain made here in the early 19th century which, once again, is being made on the premises. The China Works also runs ceramics, glass and botanical painting workshops, host antique and craft fairs as well as a rolling exhibition of contemporary ceramics. The site is a scheduled monument with the only remaining bottle kilns in Wales. Group visits welcome"

Address: Tyla Gwyn Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7TB, CRF, GB

Phone: 01443 844131

State: CRF

City: Cardiff

Zip Code: CF15 7TB

opening times

Wednesday: 10:00-16:00
Thursday: 10:00-16:00
Friday: 10:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Sunday: 10:00-16:00

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Reviews

What a gem! Full of history about the not so well known china works & pottery from inception to end. Our tour guide Lisa was brilliant and well informed and made the visit. We saw the whole of the works from the history to modern use of the site. As a treat we had the Welsh Cream Tea afterwards and it was delicious. Scones with jam & cream, Bara Brith & Welsh Cakes. Recommend a visit.

Small but perfect. A lovely afternoon's visit, with an excellent cup of tea! Combination of beautiful objects and interesting history of the factory as well as the influence of the local canal on industry more generally. We loved it.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure

Fantastic tour by two of the volunteers followed by a chat with the resident ceramicist made this a great and unexpected visit today. There’s a fascinating history here brought to life by the tour guides. Really worth a visit.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Recently visited this legendary place. Amazed by the story it carries for exactly 200 years now. Each hand painted piece of artistical work, still glimmering with proud. Shockingly noticed 90% of goods damaged during baking in those days due to uneven temperature. Thanks to modern technology. I wish this art to be restored and taught to next generation. This chCna items to be mass produced at affordable price.

Excellent little museum sitting conveniently near the Taff Trail. The volunteer guides June and Jeff were so welcoming, friendly and passionate about the museum, really selling all the stories connected to the place. It has very good ceramic workshop, so attending any workshops would be an experience. Examples of Nantgarw Porcelain and porcelain from Swansea, as well as earthenware and salt glazed pottery produced at the place after production of the Nantgarw porcelain failed.

Nantgarw China Works is conveniently located on the 120 Caerphilly Pontypridd bus route with just a short walk up the hill. We thoroughly enjoyed our informative guided tour from Mike who is just one of the knowledgeable and  pleasant volunteers at this charming little china works. The tour was free of charge and we spent some loose change on souvenirs and a spot of tea and cake in the quaint little tea room. We would highly recommend if you are looking for an hour out of the house to indulge in some Welsh history.

Excellent little museum, run by fantastic volunteers, offering very enthusiastic talks and information about the history of the building and whole site. Displays are interesting and you can enjoy a nice cup of tea and cake in the old cottage at very reasonable prices.

Beautiful porcelain. Great tour with tea and cake at the end..

We had the most wonderful trip to the Nantgarw Chinaworks last week. We only had one day we could make the tour and this happened to be a very busy day at the Chinaworks but hearing our predicament they very, very kindly agreed to fit us in. We arrived and were made to feel so welcome as soon as we stepped through the door and began our visit with a cream tea. The room was set out beautifully and the china used was, as you’d imagine, absolutely gorgeous. Every part of the cream tea was delicious and very good value, with very generous portions, none of the three of us had room for our evening meal afterwards ! June took our tour for us and she was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and like all the other people we met there, obviously passionate about the chinaworks. We learnt so much and it was all very, very interesting. It’s a proper gem of a place and would make a lovely outing for anyone of any age and the tour itself is exceptional value, it would make a complete bargain outing for a family, £2.50 per adult, free for the under 16s ! The Chinaworks shouldn't be thought of just for visitors to the area, it has so much interest for everyone including Caerphilly and area residents, it’s something we can be very proud of. Thanks so much to you all for our very lovely afternoon with you.

Fab couple of hours interesting tour would recommend

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