Somerset Brick and Tile Museum

Somerset Brick and Tile Museum The Somerset Brick and Tile Museum is based in Bridgwater, and is dedicated to the local industry of brick and tile making. Open Tuesdays 10.00 am to 4.00pm

The Brick & Tile Museum is dedicated to the local industry of brick and tile making, one of the many labour-intensive coal based industries once found in Somerset. The core of the museum is the only remaining tile kiln in Bridgwater. It used to be one of six at the former Barham Brothers’ Yard at East Quay. It was last fired in 1965, the year that the works closed. Demonstrated inside the museum a

re the methods and processes involved in making the impressive variety of bricks, tiles, terracotta plaques and other wares that create the ‘look’ of Somerset towns like Bridgwater, Burnham and Glastonbury. The kiln is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, saved from dereliction in the 1990s when it became a museum. The Brick & Tile Museum is part of The South West Heritage Trust an independent charity committed to protecting and celebrating Somerset and Devon’s rich heritage. For more information:

www.swheritage.org.uk

Our new wreath workshop is now fully booked. Thank you to everyone who booked a ticket.If you missed out there's still t...
02/09/2026

Our new wreath workshop is now fully booked. Thank you to everyone who booked a ticket.

If you missed out there's still tickets for the following workshops:
⭐Adult Workshop: Clay Christmas Decorations - Tue 15 Sep
👻Clay Workshop: Sculpt a Ceramic Ghostie (ages 12+) - Sat 26 Sep
🍭Adult Workshop: Clay Gingerbread House - Sat 17 Oct
⛄Adult Workshop: White Clay Snowman - Tue 20 Oct

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone on Sat 3 October for wreath making!

🎲The final week of the summer holidays is here. Pop into the Play experience at The Museum of Somerset and end your summ...
01/09/2026

🎲The final week of the summer holidays is here. Pop into the Play experience at The Museum of Somerset and end your summer with a bang.

What does play look like through 6,000 years of Somerset history? 🎲♟️🪓Inspired by PLAY at The Museum of Somerset, we exp...
01/09/2026

What does play look like through 6,000 years of Somerset history? 🎲♟️🪓

Inspired by PLAY at The Museum of Somerset, we explored our collections across Somerset to discover how people have played, created and connected throughout history.

From ancient board games and childhood toys to music, gardening and Somerset skittles, these objects reveal that the desire to play is timeless.

♟️Take a journey through Play Through the Ages in 10 Objects and then visit our sites to find them in person:

📍 Museum of Somerset
📍 Somerset Rural Life Museum
📍 Somerset Brick & Tile Museum
📍 Avalon Archaeology
📍 Somerset Heritage Centre

Read the full blog 'Play Through the Ages': https://swheritage.org.uk/news/play-through-the-ages/

Inspired by PLAY at the Museum of Somerset, on until 10 October.

Heritage Open Day: Tour and Demonstration - There's only 3 spaces left for this FREE tour and tile demonstration. Watc...
26/08/2026

Heritage Open Day: Tour and Demonstration - There's only 3 spaces left for this FREE tour and tile demonstration.

Watch a heritage craft demonstration, and discover the Bridgwater's brick and tile history whilst being guided around the museum by an expert. Join us to be part of Heritage Open Days!

📆Friday 18 September - 1.00 pm
FREE but booking is required
🔗 Book now: Heritage Open Day: Tour and Demonstration

Bridgwater Here and Now Bridgwater Town Team

We finished our summer activities with a flourish. Ella was back on Saturday then Jcurtisart was with us for a printing ...
26/08/2026

We finished our summer activities with a flourish.

Ella was back on Saturday then Jcurtisart was with us for a printing session yesterday.

Today was our last activity day of the summer with some pot painting.

Most of the glass melts have been fired, just the last few to do but they look amazing so far.

Thank you to all our visitors for coming along and supporting us.

Lots of adult workshops available to book for some post summer holiday therapy and the family activities are also available for October half term.
Here’s the link for booking.

https://swheritage.org.uk/our-sites/somerset-brick-and-tile-museum/whats-on/

All pots from Ella’s session on 28th July, all beehives from 30th July and 4th Aug, and all items from the young adults ...
23/08/2026

All pots from Ella’s session on 28th July, all beehives from 30th July and 4th Aug, and all items from the young adults session on 6th Aug are ready to collect.

We’re open Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th this coming week 10-4. Normally just Tuesdays.

We can only keep items for a max of 4 months. We do still have items from Feb and Easter which will need to go soon. Please collect if you haven’t already.

✨ Updated: We've added some extra information to this post. - Please see below: 🎨 New clay workshops are here!✨ - some ...
21/08/2026

✨ Updated: We've added some extra information to this post. - Please see below:

🎨 New clay workshops are here!✨ - some have sold out already!!

📢Please note these are adult workshops, plus a Ghostie workshop for ages 12+.

Whether you're in the mood for something spooky👻, festive ⛄or simply creative🎨, we've got an exciting line-up of hands-on clay workshops waiting for you.

🤍 Clay Decorations | Tue 15 Sept
Make your own white clay Christmas decorations, perfect for seasonal keepsakes or thoughtful gifts.

👻 Ceramic Ghostie | Sat 26 Sept
Create a spooky ceramic ghost full of character and personality. A fun and relaxing workshop to get you in the Halloween spirit.

🎄 Ceramic Wreath | Sat 3 Oct - SOLD OUT
Design a beautiful ceramic Christmas wreath using seasonal moulds and decorative cutters.

🏠 Clay Gingerbread House | Sat 17 Oct
Sculpt your own kiln-fired gingerbread house, designed to hold a twinkling tealight.

☃️ Ceramic Snowman | Tue 20 Oct
Create a festive snowman full of character with colourful details and fun accessories.

🎨 Plus, we're introducing NEW Paint Your Clay sessions. These relaxed drop-in sessions give you the chance to paint your handmade clay creations that you've previously made with us.

🎟️ Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place.
🔗BOOK NOW: https://swheritage.org.uk/our-sites/somerset-brick-and-tile-museum/whats-on/

Family Pottery Painting - Wednesday 26 August There's still spaces available to bring your family and paint a lovely ke...
20/08/2026

Family Pottery Painting - Wednesday 26 August

There's still spaces available to bring your family and paint a lovely keepsake. These sessions are for creativity, quality time, and making memories together.

Choose from a variety of fun pottery shapes—including a flower or a car—then decorate it with your favourite colours and designs. Add a touch of sparkle with glitter to make it uniquely yours, then take it home with you to display.

🔗Book Now: Family Pottery Painting
📆Wednesday 26 August

Suitable for ages 3+.
Booking required, £6.50

Here are the marvellous makes from the last 2 sessions. They will look so different when the glass has melted, we shal...
19/08/2026

Here are the marvellous makes from the last 2 sessions. They will look so different when the glass has melted, we shall add another post.

3 more activity days this summer with some availability on all 3.

October half term is also open for booking!!!

Booking essential for all events via the link

https://swheritage.org.uk/events/brick-and-tile-summer/

18/08/2026

There's still spaces left for our family workshops. Bring the family and have a great time learning a new skill together. - Don't forget to book.

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East Quay
Bridgwater
TA64DB

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+441823278805

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