The Brickworks Museum

Spring Steam Up
2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
As spring sweeps in we wake the Brickworks’ Machinery from its winter slumber for the first of our grand steam events of 2025. We will be joined at this event by our resident traction engines.
Celebrate the start of the traditional brickmaking season with us. – with traction engines, craft stalls and activities for all ages.
As if that wasn’t enough, the museum will be open and in steam, we have two children’s play areas, interactive exhibits and fascinating displays. There will be craft stalls, train rides for a small extra fee (which goes towards to upkeep of the trains and rails) and activities for all ages.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free.​
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

Calligraphy and Watercolour workshop
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:30 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Join Alison Jane for a beautiful, relaxing day learning Calligraphy and Watercolours.
In the morning, join us for an Introduction to Modern Calligraphy.
The session will begin with an introduction for how to hold and use a pen, learning letter forms, leading to creating words and phrases.
A perfect introduction to calligraphy!
This course is suitable for beginners and will have plenty of time for me to help you and give you all my tips and tricks!
What’s included?
2 x 2 and a half hours of expert tuition – option to purchase tickets for single sessions too
Equipment to use during the session
Tea and cake provided by The Brickworks Museum and lunch is included with full day tickets.
Course booklet tailored to take you through each step, allowing you to practice at home too!
More details and booking »

Chimney Pot Day
2025-05-04 11:45 - 15:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
A talk about Fareham chimney pots and the local clay products industry by Martin Percival. Hear it at 11.45am and 2pm.
Experts on hand throughout the day:
Mick Pinner – owner of the West Meon Pottery. Mick makes very fine replica Fareham chimney pots and rhubarb forcers.
Tom Welch – a London-based chimney sweep and roofer, will be here in his Victorian sweeps outfit.
Roger Bunn – a local potter selling handmade mini-chimney pots (cash only please).
Danny Galvin – author of Wallington – History of a Hampshire Village, including a section on the local pottery.
All included in your standard museum admission.

Quiz and Curry night
2025-05-09 19:00 - 23:00
Join us on Friday 9th May for our Quiz and Curry night at the Hosted in the Brickyard cafe at the Brickworks Museum, Swanwick. Team up with family or friends and enjoy homemade, quality curry whilst competing against other teams. With a range of categories to suit all, this quiz night will be the perfect local socialising opportunity

Tickets just £10 per person, bar will be available on the night to purchase all your beverages,
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The Bricks, Beer and Buses Festival 2025
2025-05-17 12:30 - 17:30 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Our Popular Beer Festival is back on 17th May 2025-12.30pm-5.30pm

Tickets for this event have now sold out
£10 per ticket to include a souvenir glass and programme
Over 20+ Real ales, Craft beers and Ciders
Live entertainment & food
Museum entry is also included in the ticket price
Heritage bus service available to and from Swanwick station to the Museum

Please take time to read our T&C’s:

This is a strictly ticket only event. There is a strict museum policy that prohibits smoking or vaping within the building complex. Only adults (over 18) will be admitted into this event, please don’t bring children. Be prepared to show ID if asked. Only alcohol bought at the event to be consumed on site.
Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable unless cancelled by the venue.
Please note food and Beer are not included in the ticket price

Back in Time (Victorian & Steampunk)
2025-05-25 11:00 - 16:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
A jump back in time – with a Victorian and steampunk feel for this event at The Brickworks Museum. Our unique Victorian factory opens its doors and steams up the machinery once again, more details for this event will be released nearer the time.
Our dog and child friendly museum also features two childrens play areas, on-site cafe and a working vintage arcade.
You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free.​
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

Clay Open day
2025-06-15 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
We are delighted to welcome the Southern Ceramics group to the Museum for their 50th Anniversary celebration event on Sunday 15th June
It’s going to be a fabulous day of talks and demonstrations, including an installation at the museum too ‘Suspended in Time’ with enthusiasm and courage, it is shaping up to be a thought-provoking and visually stunning exhibition.
Entry to the event is FREE with you standard museum entry.
Guest speakers include:
Talk 1: Sounding Line by Mella Shaw (talking about her work and the role of ceramic art
in contemporary activism)
Talk 2: Materials Matter by Cadi F (talking about her journey from copper creations to
ceramics)
Hands on Clay
Guided by two of our long serving members, everybody aged 0 to 100+ years can work
together in an interactive activity using the human hands to shape a collaborative
artwork.
Demonstrations
Some of our members have volunteered to demonstrate their techniques. These include
making medieval encaustic tiles (as in Winchester Cathedral), creating lichens in clay, firing
low temp glazes with a hair dryer in 30 minutes, hand building and coiling pots, wheel
throwing and slip decorations on plates.
Agenda for the day

10.00 – Arrive and look around the Museum
11.00 – Welcome by Chair of the SCG
11.15 – ‘Sounding Line’: Talk by Mella Shaw (https://www.mellashaw.co.uk)
12.30 – * Members’ Demonstrations
* ‘Hands on Clay’ public getting involved with clay in * Meeting potters
* Lunch (Brickyard café open with great food)
2.30 – ‘Materials Matter’: Talk by Cadi F (https://cadifroehlich.com)
4.00 – Celebration and announcing installation winner

Stained glass garden panel workshop
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Stained glass garden panel workshop – 10am start.

Make yourself a unique & fabulous garden panel using strips of coloured glass.
On the day you shall be shown the basics on how to cut glass accurately into strips, setting these colourful strips into lead, to make yourself a unique & colourful glassy panel.
There’s always plenty of glass colours & textures to choose from to fit any colour schemes.
Small classes ensures lots of help is at hand.
Refreshments included from the Brickyard cafe.
Classes start at 10am & finish by 2pm

All workshops run by Rachel from the Swanwick Studio and will be hosted in our Education room

There is free parking on site

More details and booking »

Potted arrangement floral workshop
2025-08-02 10:30 - 13:30 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Join us on Saturday 2nd August for our potted table centre workshop, Hosted in the Brickyard cafe
All materials and refreshments will be provided, you also get to pick a pot to keep to house your arrangement.
If you would to finish the afternoon with an afternoon tea the total cost is £60
Potted floral workshop only cost is £45
All materials and refreshments will be provided to make an all round potted arrangement
Time:10.30pm
More details and booking »

Harvest Festival
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Join us as for a great family day out, you can even bring the dog! This month’s Museum-in-Steam event is all about Harvest and the changing of the seasons. As usual we will have the miniature train running and tractor & trailer rides, the popular arcade machines and the cafe ready with light refreshments.
Included in your entrance fee will also be the following:
Live music provided by the Melody Makers Choir;
Demonstrations by Hampshire Woodturners, Hedge End Lacemakers and Southampton beekeepers;
Displays of corn dollies and our local history society’s work researching local churches. We also have information relating to local war memorials.
Finally, there will be activities for children with a Harvest feel.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership, Blue Peter Badge holders, those who are registered carers and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free. All other offers and passes do not apply at this event. ​
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

Spirit Holistic and Wellbeing Fayre
2025-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Holistic, Spiritual and Wellbeing Fayre
Hosted by Nisha Balance Therapies
You’re Invited to a Magical Day of Wellbeing & Spiritual Connection!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to what promises to be a truly fantastic day out! Join a vibrant community of spiritual and holistic stallholders from across Hampshire as they come together for an uplifting, inspiring, and magical event.
Discover a wide range of unique wellbeing approaches, engaging talks, and beautiful products — all designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.
What you can look forward to:

Holistic Therapies (Reiki, Reflexology, Massage)
Psychic & Tarot Readings
Crystals, Gemstones & Spiritual Products
Life Coaching, Music therapy & Energy Healing
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness
Natural Skincare & Herbal Remedies
Inspiring Talks Throughout the Day
And much more…

Whether you’re exploring your spiritual journey, seeking relaxation, or simply curious, you’ll find likeminded souls and an amazing atmosphere waiting for you.
Entry: £3 per person
Children under 5: Free
Time:
11:00 am – 4:00 pm,
Last admittance to the public 3.30 pm

Halloween and Autumn Steam Up
2025-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Our Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join us in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for our winter months. As the nights darken and the season draws in, don’t miss the chance to explore our genuinely haunted museum at Halloween.
Featuring: Traction Engines, Train Rides (small extra charge), Halloween Decorations, Miniature Railway Layouts, Craft & Gift Stalls and much more to be announced at a later date.
Parking: We have parking on site but our steam events can be very busy. For the Halloween Steam Up our resident bus group are going to be running a bus service from the museum to Swanwick Railway Station and back to the museum via Sarisbury Green. You can ride for free!

Our dog and child friendly museum also features two children’s’ play areas, on-site café and a working vintage arcade.
You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership, Blue Peter Badge holders, those who are registered carers and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free. All other offers and passes do not apply at this event.
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

Children's Christmas Special
2025-11-30 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Our smallest but sweetest event of the year is dedicated to everyone who truly believes in magic.
Father Christmas will be at the Brickworks on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December, along with our decorated museum. Book your spot to meet Santa in his grotto, guided by his very excited elves and receive your special Christmas gift to tell him what you’d like under your tree this year. Make sure to leave plenty of time to visit the elves’ packing room and see where they wrap up gifts of all shapes and sizes. On the day you can join in with a range of Christmas crafts available such as decorations, Christmas origami and hanging your wishes big and small on our magical wishing tree.
The trains will be running at an additional charge and depending on the weather.
BOOK TICKETS NOW by clicking here!

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£5.00 (£5.50)

Child
Free for this event

Concession**
£5.00 (£5.50)

Present from Father Christmas*
£6.00 per child (limited spaces) separate booking required

Children's Christmas Special
2025-12-07 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Our smallest but sweetest event of the year is dedicated to everyone who truly believes in magic.
Father Christmas will be at the Brickworks on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December, along with our decorated museum. Book your spot to meet Santa in his grotto, guided by his very excited elves and receive your special Christmas gift to tell him what you’d like under your tree this year. Make sure to leave plenty of time to visit the elves’ packing room and see where they wrap up gifts of all shapes and sizes. On the day you can join in with a range of Christmas crafts available such as decorations, Christmas origami and hanging your wishes big and small on our magical wishing tree.
The trains will be running at an additional charge and depending on the weather.
BOOK TICKETS NOW by clicking here!

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£5.00 (£5.50)

Child
Free for this event (without visiting Father Christmas)

Concession**
£5.00 (£5.50)

Present from Father Christmas*
£6.00 per child (limited spaces) separate booking required

Brickworks in Bloom
2026-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
If you love Flowers and gardens then this is the event for you, we will have all things flowers and plants on show, plus competitions, floral workshops and much more, save the date for now and more details will be released soon. If you are interested in our competitions or having a stand at the show please email marketing@thebrickworksmuseum.org
Our dog and child friendly museum also features two childrens play areas, on-site cafe and a working vintage arcade.
You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£8.00 (£7.50)

Child
£7 (£6.50)

Concession*
£7.00 (£6.50)

Family
£32.00 up to 2 adults and 3 children

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card Those with annual membership and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free.​ Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.
