Shoreham Pottery
ENTRY
from £15
WHERE
Southwick, Brighton
What it’s like
A marina-side studio where kids hand build, throw on the wheel or paint ceramics, with birthday parties on offer too.
You turn up, pick a piece, and get stuck in: hand building, having a go on the pottery wheel, or just decorating a ready-made ceramic. It is the sort of session where the finished mug or bowl becomes the thing your child brings up for weeks afterwards, glaze splatters and all.
Term-time opening is a proper patchwork, so it pays to check which day you are going. Monday's a short one finishing at 3:30pm, Tuesday runs right up to 8pm, and Wednesday and Thursday both split into a morning slot and an evening one. Saturday is the tightest window, just 10:30am to 2:30pm. School holidays are mostly a no-go, which is a bit of a faff if half-term is when you actually have the time free.
Birthday parties are clearly a big part of what they do. A children's party runs 1.5 hours, £140 for up to six kids and £15 for each extra up to ten, while an adult party gets 2 hours for £210 up to six people. No food or drink is allowed during the children's parties, which is worth building into your plans if you were picturing cake at the table. Bookings for parties go months ahead, so this isn't one to leave until the week before.
The studio sits in Ladybee Marina, close to Southwick station and the 700 bus stop, with paid parking in the marina car park or free street parking just behind. Booking online only stretches 3 months ahead, and you pay upfront with no refunds.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Paid parking in the Marina Carpark, free street parking in streets behind
- Getting there by bus or train
- Very close to Southwick station and 700 bus stop
- Parties
- Adult parties 2 hours £210 up to 6 people, £30 each additional (max 10)
- Opening hours change by the day in term time, so check which slot fits before you go.
- Party bookings get snapped up months in advance.
- No refunds once you have booked, so be sure of the date.
- Look for the studio near the marina, a few doors east of Bike Boom.
Plan your visit
What do kids actually do there?
Hand building, having a go on the pottery wheel, or decorating a piece of ceramic that is ready to paint.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £15. A children's party is £140 for up to six kids, £15 for each extra child.
Do we need to book?
You book online, but only up to 3 months ahead, and you pay in full at booking with no refunds if plans change.
Is it open in the school holidays?
Mostly closed, so term time is your best bet for a regular session.
Can we bring food for a birthday party?
No food or drink is allowed during children's parties, so plan any cake or snacks for afterwards.
Is there parking nearby?
There's paid parking in the Marina car park, or free street parking in the roads behind. It's also close to Southwick station and the 700 bus stop.
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