Learning at World of Wedgwood
World of Wedgwood is a perfect learning experience with over 250 years of heritage and craftsmanship to explore, educational visits feature guided tours of the UNESCO recognised V&A museum collection, award-winning factory tour and creative activity studios.
The Wedgwood education programme has cross-curricular learning, from expressive arts to science and technologies along with social and industrial history and provides an interactive experience guided by our dedicated educational team.Benefits
• Dedicated Education officer to organise and plan your visit before and on the day
• Complimentary pre-arrival visits for two teachers with a provisional booking
• Guided tours of the UNESCO recognised V&A museum collection and the Factory Tour
• Tailored content to support curriculum objectives
• Access to Wedgwood Discovery Packs
• Free admission for accompanying adults (ask about pupil ratios)
• Drop-off and pick-up point for coaches with free parking
• Coat and bag storage, break out spaces for lunches and area for play (lunch menu available)
• Voucher for discounted return visit for students and teachersEXPLORE
PRIMARY SCHOOLS (KS1-2)
Introduction Session (30 minutes) An interactive session about the potteries including handling objects of importance and viewing imagery of Wedgwood past and present. This session can be tailored to your learning programme e.g. industrial revolution, local area, canals and transport.Museum Tour (30 minutes) Pupils are taken through the 18th Century section of the museum to learn the importance of Josiah Wedgwood as a significant historical figure.
Factory Tour (30 minutes) Pupils are walked through the Factory to see how modern-day Wedgwood is made.
Evaluation and Summary Teachers pack included.
Time at World of Wedgwood | 2 Hours
£5.00 per pupil | Min 12 | Max 60SECONDARY SCHOOLS (KS3-4)
Introduction Session (30 minutes) An interactive session about the potteries, viewing imagery of Wedgwood past and present and outlining the learning goals during the visit to World of Wedgwood. This session can be tailored to your schools learning programme e.g. industrial revolution, local area, canals and transport.Museum Tour (45 minutes) Pupils are taken through an indepth tour of the museum, encompassing 250 years of Wedgwood’s history.
Factory Tour (45 minutes) Pupils are guided through the Factory to see how modern-day Wedgwood is made.
Evaluation and Summary Teachers pack included.
Time at World of Wedgwood | 4 hours
£6.00 per pupil | Min 15 | Max 30CREATE
Add a creative experience to your day to give your pupils a lasting reminder of their visit to World of Wedgwood.
• Wedgwood Clay Pit
• Master Craft Studio Pot Throwing
• Ceramic Design
• Pottery PaintingMore Information
Organisations and Youth Groups We welcome all groups to World of Wedgwood, from Brownies to Scouts, Youth to respite groups. Come and relax with us get creative and learn something new. Ask us about our program which combines craft and learning.
Higher Education We welcome higher education groups from sixth form onwards. Visits are tailored to your subject’s needs. Please contact for more information.
Tailor your visit Contact us to discuss your requirements, how we can support your education objectives and to check availability.
Minimum numbers can be waivered for SEN students and home educator groups.
Outreach Visits We can also bring Wedgwood to the classroom, from handling sessions, lectures or potter’s wheel creative sessions, please enquire for more details.
Education Programme
Education Programme
