WELCOME TO

THE BRICKWORKS MUSEUM

Protecting our Past – Brick by Brick

WELCOME TO

THE BRICKWORKS MUSEUM

The only steam driven brickworks in the UK.

VISIT

The Museum is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm.

Every month we steam up the working machinery for our popular Steam events.  By signing up to our newsletter below, you can stay up to date with all our events.

EXPLORE

Our history and collections are at the heart of what we do. They tell the important stories of the people who worked here and what life was like. As the only steam driven brickworks in the UK, our museum is Accredited and holds collections recognised as being of national importance.

LEARN

The Museum offers an exciting range of Educational workshops supporting the Schools National Curriculum and a wealth of experience working with people of all ages and abilities.  We are ready to welcome you to the museum and we are taking bookings for School and group visits.

SUPPORT US

However you choose to support us, you’ll be helping ensure future generations can enjoy this unique look into our industrial past.  You can support The Brickworks in a number of ways including, volunteering, donating, sponsorship and becoming an annual member of The Brickworks.

EVENTS

Spring Steam Up

27 April @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Calligraphy and Watercolour workshop

3 May @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Chimney Pots talk

4 May @ 11:45 am - 3:00 pm

Interesting, engaging, fun – explore the gritty history of the role of bricks in industrial innovation