Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
| County: | Co. Fermanagh |
| Tel: | 028-6865 9300 / 6865 8501 |
| Fax: | 028-6865 8625 |
| Email: | visitorcentre@belleek.ie |
Over two decades Belleek Pottery's visitor centre has become one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions. Visitors can discover the secrets that make Belleek pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftsmanship. Nestled on the banks of the river Erne in Co. Fermanagh, the pottery is an imposing Victorian building with modern facilities and a fascinating history that will make each visit an experience to remember. Guided tours take visitors behind the scenes at the pottery. The tour covers all parts of the pottery making process from mould making, to basket making painting and kiln firing. Visitors can browse through the self guided museum, relax in the tearooms with choice of refreshments or sit in Belleek's new Rose Isle Garden beside the river Erne. The garden has been planted with flowers that have inspired the distinct floral design and delicate painting on Belleek pottery since its establishment in 1857. Our showroom is the ultimate Aladdin's cave filled with gift ideas for that special purchase, arrangements can be made to mail your goods home.
General Information
| Address: | Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 3FY |
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| Telephone; | 028-6865 9300 / 6865 8501 |
| Fax: | 028-6865 8625 |
| Email: | visitorcentre@belleek.ie |
| Website: | http://www.belleek.ie |
| Location: | Situated in Belleek Town |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Open all year reffere to the Bellek Pottery website for more details |
| Tours: | Max No: 25, Duration: 30 minutes Languages: English and French |
| Booking Contact: | Patricia McCauley |
| Manager: | Patricia McCauley |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 1/2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: Stg£4.00 Child: Free |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 50, Duration: 20 minutes Languages: English, French, German,Italian & Japanese |
| Restaurant: | Yes (seats 90) |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Complete Belleek, Aynsley and Galway Irish Crystal Range |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Japanese |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Opening Times
Jan-Feb:
Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30
Mar-Jun:
Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00 / Sun: 14.00-18.00
Jul-Oct:
Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00 / Sun: 12.00-18.00
Nov-Dec:
Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30
Sat: 10.00-17.30 / Sun: Closed
Virtual Visit
Want to take a Virtual Visit of Belleek Pottery? You can see what many attractions are like before visiting with this 360 degree view! Click on the button below to see:
Pottery Tour
The guided tour takes approximately 30 minutes and covers all of the production areas thereby offering our guests the possibility of meeting with and chatting with our craftspeople; something that we encourage. Discover Mould Making, visit the Casting Department, Kiln Firing and much more on the Belleek Pottery Tour
Rose Isle Garden
This year, visitors can also enjoy Belleek’s new “Rose Isle Garden”. The garden has been planted with flowers that have inspired the distinct floral design and delicate painting on Belleek pottery since its establishment in 1857. Here, visitors can sit back in the beautiful tranquil surroundings beside the River Erne. Visit the Belleek showroom to purchase your own piece of Belleek, relax at the Belleek tearoom with a choice of refreshments and freshly prepared dishes.
Schools
Visitors can discover the secrets that made Belleek Pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftmanship. Nestled along the banks of the scenic River Erne in County Fermanagh, the pottery is an imposing Victorian building with modern facilities and a fascinating history that will make each visit an experience to remember. Personally guided tours take visitors ‘behind the scenes’ at the pottery . The tour covers all parts in the pottery making process including: mould making, basket making, floral design, kiln firing and decoration.
