Fired Paint a Pot Cafe
ENTRY
from £8
WHERE
Bury
What it’s like
Pick a blank piece of pottery from over 100 designs on the shelves and paint it yourself over a coffee.
The whole visit is picking a shape off the shelf, sitting down and getting stuck into paint. There are over 100 designs to choose from, so you can let a child pick something daft or go for a mug or plate that'll actually get used at home afterwards. Pieces start at £8, which feels fair for an afternoon that isn't just screens or soft play.
Booking is essential here rather than a nice-to-have, and drop-ins only work if there's a confirmed slot free. Worth knowing they've stopped doing pizzas, so if you want lunch as part of the trip you'll need to bring your own or order in from a local takeaway. There's a café on site for teas, coffees and soft drinks while you paint, which covers the basics.
They also run family events like a Pumpkin Patch, and adult-only evenings such as Fired and Fizz at £12 a ticket, where you bring your own drinks and paint pottery at the same time. Just note those tickets aren't refundable unless you cancel 48 hours ahead, so don't book on a whim if your evening plans are shaky.
If you're thinking of a birthday party, private hire is an option: £40 to book the studio exclusively plus a £200 minimum spend on pottery between the group. You bring your own food, drink and cake, and they'll do coffees and cold drinks if needed. It's worth checking they're not shut for a private event before you turn up, as the site mentions this happens from time to time.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Essential. Drop in available subject to booking confirmation
- Parties
- Private hire for hen dos, baby showers, birthdays with £40 venue fee plus £200 minimum pottery spend
- Phone ahead if you can, as they're sometimes closed for private events
- No pizzas anymore, so sort food before or after your visit
- Fired and Fizz is a bring-your-own-drinks evening event, not a daytime family session
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Pottery pieces start at £8. Fired and Fizz evening tickets are £12, and there's a £55 Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop too.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking's essential. Drop-in is possible but only if there's a confirmed slot available, so don't count on just turning up.
Can we get food there?
There's a café for drinks, but they no longer do pizzas. Bring your own snacks or order from a local takeaway if you want lunch.
What about birthday parties?
Private hire gets your group the whole studio to yourselves. It's £40 venue fee plus a £200 minimum spend on pottery, and you bring your own food, drink and cake.
Can we cancel if plans change?
For Fired and Fizz tickets, you'll only get a refund with 48 hours notice. The £40 private hire fee is non-refundable once it's booked.
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