Nantgarw China Works Museum

01/06/2026

“I am interested in a career working in museum archives but didn’t have any experience so decided to volunteer at Nantgarw. I have learnt about things such as object handling and storage. Now I want to get involved in creating digital archives.

I am getting really useful experience which I can add to my CV. It’s also a lovely place to be, there is a diverse range of volunteers from all sorts of backgrounds and I get to learn from them.”

Email us to find out more about volunteering: [email protected]

21/05/2026

Look who came to visit :)

We had a lovely morning with Angharad, finalist from this year's The Great Pottery Throw Down !

Thanks Angharad for spending time with our volunteers, resident artists and students. We love your enthusiasm for everything pottery, from the old to the new. Hope to see you again at soon.

For guided tours of the china works visit us Wednesday to Saturday.
To find out what Angharad is up to, head over to Crock-Â-Shwt Artisanal Welsh Ceramics.

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08/05/2026

Are you interested in capturing the beauty of flowers and plants?

Join Sally Stubbings at Nantgarw China Works and learn how to paint botanicals. Sally is a highly experienced tutor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Her style is to capture the genre with botanical correctness but with the added touch of painterly expression.

Book directly online now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nantgarwchinaworkstrust/2204272

06/05/2026

Cofiwch ddod i'n Ffair Haf ar y 4ydd o Orffennaf 2026.

Cyfle i daro mewn i'r Crochendy, cael paned, cyfarfod ein cymuned a chefnogi achos da.

Helpwch ni i ofalu am garef porslen Nantgarw gyda'r holl elw yn mynd at weithgareddau Ymddiriedolaeth Crochendy Nantgarw.

Fe'ch gwelwn ni chi yno!

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Join us for our Summer Fair on 4th July 2026.

A chance to pop in to the China Works, grab a cuppa, meet our community and support a good cause.

Help us look after the home of Nantgarw porcelain with all proceeds going directly to Nantgarw China Works Trust.

See you there!

26/03/2026

Botanical artist Sally Stubbings creates contemporary porcelain at Nantgarw China Works, following a tradition begun by William Billingsley more than 200 years ago.

He used a secret recipe to produce the finest porcelain, often decorated with botanical art before it graced the tables of the rich and famous. Sally now uses techniques such as water erosion to produce delicate designs with a modern look.

See Sally’s work and learn more about Nantgarw’s fascinating role in the history of porcelain by taking a Guided Tour. Visit https://nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk/

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20/03/2026

Thank you to the Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Councillor Sheryl Evans, for visiting us at Nantgarw. Head over to our news pages to find out more:

https://nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk/mayor-of-rct-welcomed-at-nantgarw/

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06/03/2026

OK, we're taking a risk here competing with the rugby but some of you are very keen on this workshop so here goes :) A few spaces still available so email us to request a spot: [email protected]

Saturday 14 March
10am - 3pm
Nantgarw China Works

Further information and online bookings available:
https://nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk/wooden-spoon-carving/

04/03/2026

Possibly one of the best secret tea-spots in south Wales?

Lovely to see Radyr Wednesday Walkers today and we're very glad to be able to start offering a cuppa in the garden again.

If you're a walking group, give us a call in advance and we'll make sure the tea urn is fired up and that there's plenty of space for you. Further enquiries about booking, access or for anything else, email us on [email protected]

In the background is the rebuilt Kiln II which is thought to date from the mid-late 19th century and most likely used to fire everyday pottery items after the works stopped producing porcelain.

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20/02/2026

Did you know that Weatherman Walking continues to be one of the top reasons people come to see us?

Keep an eye out for repeats on BBC One and check the Galleries and Walks on their website featuring Nantgarw and many other great places to visit in the local area...

Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the Rhondda Valley with a walk starting in Porth.

18/02/2026

Escape the winter weather with a warm welcome from our friendly guides at Nantgarw China Works.

Discover the fascinating story of how Nantgarw’s porcelain ended up on the grandest tables of Europe, thanks to the obsession of one man.

See how the traditions continue today through our resident potters passing on their skills to our students - and end your visit with a proper cup of tea from a china cup!

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