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Nantgarw China Works & Museum

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Nantgarw


Address

Tyla Gwyn, Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7TB, United Kingdom

Website

www.nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk

Contact

+44 1443 844131

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (53 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 Márek L. 6 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    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.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra S. 5 years ago on Google • 369 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little museum and pottery which runs a variety of courses on the premises as well as tours and cream teas. Not a huge place but well worth a visit especially for fans of Nantgarw porcelain. They have recreated the original formula and manufacture a modern version... all very interesting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire 2 years ago on Google
    This is a fantastic opportunity to learn some Welsh history you've probably never heard of before. We expected to have a quick walk around but we ended up spending two hours soaking it all in with our wonderful guide, Mike, and we stayed for some coffee and cakes after. They run traditional craft courses too so we'll be back to learn pottery and basket-making.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole 1 year ago on Google • 134 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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey W. 6 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari G. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B W. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful porcelain. Great tour with tea and cake at the end..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ceri M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cycled here and stopped for a coffee and welshcake. Lovely warm welcome. I'll definitely do the tour next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moorthi M. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mandy G. 7 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    A fabulous little museum to visit, especially if you love porcelain. We were warmly welcomed and given a guided tour by very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. We had delicious light refreshments served on pretty china in a room previously used by William Billingsley to decorate porcelain. The Thomas Pardoe exhibition upstairs is a wonderful celebration of his work. A great visit, many thanks.

  • 5/5 Andrew Fisher T. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    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.

  • 4/5 Ally 4 years ago on Google
    A great historical building with passionate staff and volunteers with a cute Cafe! I popped by recently on a Saturday for a tour which is £2.50 and lasts around hour and a half. They offer various workshops throughout the year and you can also request things to be made, whoever you are! These items do cost yet if your a fan, collector or love porcelain, it is well worth the investment!

  • 5/5 Bev C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love my pottery classes here. Great annual open day with craft experts on site.

  • 5/5 Garnet M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful tour by Charles. Anyone visiting Wales must put on their to-do list.

  • 5/5 Mel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting. Nice to see modern porcelain production also.

  • 5/5 Kathryn M. 10 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Well worth a visit, did a tour with two volunteers who were so welcoming and interesting with their wide knowledge of the history of the China works and the Canal, followed by Tea and Bara Birth served on beautiful china. Far exceeded my expectations!!

  • 5/5 Gail P. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing, well worth a visit. Friendly, informative, enthusiastic. Didn't buy tickets in advance but luckily we chose a quiet time.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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