Corfe Castle Pottery Arts & craft

Functional pottery, mostly wheel-thrown with an emphasis on decoration. Small showroom over the workshop. Opposite the steam railway station within view of the castle.

Visitors to Corfe Castle Pottery will be rewarded for the steep climb up the stairs with an array of pots all made downstairs. Below there are pots at all stages, wet clay just off the wheel or newly decorated waiting to be fired in the kiln. Upstairs, the potter Frances Pollard’s love of colour and pattern is in evidence in the rows of pots on the shelves. Influences from the coastal environment, textiles and architecture contribute to the decoration. There are affordable pots for every occasion, and Frances is happy to discuss individual commissions.

Visitors often combine a visit to the pottery with a trip on the steam train which stops outside the door. A visit to the Pottery can also easily be combined with a walk up the hill behind which has stunning views in all directions. The Boilerhouse Gallery next-door with a diverse range of work on display has much to offer the visitor interested in art and craft.

The ruin of Corfe Castle itself is a major attraction for all the family. There is also much to see and do in the village itself, a model village, a traditional village bakery, several pubs and tea-rooms.

Opening Times

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 – 5pm. However, it is advisable to ring to check if travelling any distance, especially out of season.

Directions

CAR :Travelling by road from Wareham, turn left under the small railway bridge, after the Studland turning. Then, turn immediately right up the track parallel with the railway line. There is limited parking available at the workshops.

TRAIN: Alternatively, you may like to arrive by steam train which stops outside the door. You will see the gallery from the platform.
www.swanagerailway.co.uk 01929 425800

FOOT: Visitors can walk from the village to the Gallery over the railway footbridge to avoid crossing the busy road.

Additional Information

Access involves steps.

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