Bish Bash Pot
WHERE
York
What it’s like
Paint pottery, throw a bowl on the wheel, or mix up a batch of slime, all under one roof.
Three things to do here: pick a piece of pottery and paint it, have a go on the wheel, or get stuck into making your own slime. It's the sort of place that works for a rainy Tuesday because whatever's happening outside makes no difference once you're sat at the table with a paintbrush or a lump of clay.
There's no age range given, so use your judgement on whether your child can sit and concentrate for a session, whether that's a four-year-old dabbing paint on a mug or a ten-year-old having a proper go at the wheel. The wheel in particular looks like it needs a bit of patience and steady hands, so it might suit the older end better than a toddler who wants instant results.
Birthday parties are the clearest option on the practical side: £19.50 a child for two hours of slime or pottery painting, with a £40 deposit to book that comes off your final bill. That price and the deposit only cover parties though, so if you're just fancying an afternoon in with the kids outside of a party booking, you'll want to ring ahead and ask what that costs, since it isn't listed the same way.
Open from 10 till 5 most days, which gives you a decent stretch to fit a visit around lunch or a lie-in.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parties
- Children's parties: slime or pottery painting party for £19.50 per child, 2 hours, £40 deposit required (taken off final cost)
- The wheel looks like the trickier option, better for kids with a bit more patience
- Parties need a £40 deposit upfront, which comes off your total bill
- Slime making is on offer alongside the pottery, a good option if painting isn't grabbing them
Plan your visit
How much does it cost for a normal visit, not a party?
That price isn't set out anywhere obvious, only the party rate. Worth asking when you get there or give them a ring.
Do you need to book?
There's no booking link mentioned, so it may just be a case of turning up, though parties do need a deposit to secure the date.
What age is it suitable for?
No specific age range is given. Painting pottery suits most kids who can sit still for a bit, but the wheel probably wants an older, steadier hand.
What's included in a birthday party?
£19.50 per child gets you two hours of either slime making or pottery painting, with a £40 deposit taken off the final cost.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 5pm on a typical day.
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