The Brickworks Museum

The Brickworks Museum A family-friendly Museum in Hampshire with a thriving programme of events. Open March-October. You can even have a go at making your own brick.

Come and be amazed at the authentic sights, sounds and smells of the last stream-driven Victorian brickworks in the UK. Follow in the footsteps of the brickmakers to see how bricks were once made here by the million and experience what a Victorian factory with its huge machinery was like. There really is something for everyone, lots of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Plenty of space

inside if the weather is poor and we welcome well behaved dogs on leads. Once a month all the machinery is steamed up and the place hums with life again. We have four stationary engines, a railway on site, resident traction engines who help us put on a really good day out – no chance of getting bored! An inexpensive family visit, with lots of brick related activities and family trails. Enjoy free parking, snacks, drinks and gift shop.

📣 Raku at The Brickworks Museum This Sunday!Join me at Brickworks Museum in Bursledon, where I'll be demonstrating the ...
02/06/2026

📣 Raku at The Brickworks Museum This Sunday!

Join me at Brickworks Museum in Bursledon, where I'll be demonstrating the fascinating art of raku firing alongside fellow members of the Southern Ceramic Group.

Throughout the day, we'll be showcasing raku and other alternative firing techniques, revealing the magic and unpredictability that make these ceramic processes so exciting. Set within the historic surroundings of the museum, it's the perfect place to experience the transformation of clay into unique works of art.

The demonstrations are included with museum admission, so come along and discover one of the most dramatic and rewarding techniques in ceramics.

There will also be an opportunity to browse and purchase beautiful handmade ceramics from some of the participating potters.

We'd love to see you there!

Our first ever Raku firing day here at The Brickworks Museum this Sunday 7th June 11am-4pmRaku Firing Demonstrations bet...
01/06/2026

Our first ever Raku firing day here at The Brickworks Museum this Sunday 7th June 11am-4pm

Raku Firing Demonstrations between 11 am and 3.30: Come and watch members of the Southern Ceramic Group reveal the magic of Raku firing.
It is going to be a day of ‘fours’ as there will be four kilns each being fired four times. They will be demonstrating four different kinds of raku – Glazed Raku, 2 step Naked Raku, Horsehair Raku and Obvara (also known as Baltic Raku involving burning hot pieces dipped into a fermented liquid). We are really looking forward to this!

Ceramics Market – unique ceramic art for sale:
Functional and sculptural handmade ceramic pieces made by members of the Southern Ceramic Group are up for sale between 11 and 3.30 pm. Come and browse and buy!

The event is free with your museum ticket.

🚨HAPPENING NOW! 🚨 Come on down and see a world in Miniature here at The Brickworks Museum! Model layouts galore, kids cr...
31/05/2026

🚨HAPPENING NOW! 🚨 Come on down and see a world in Miniature here at The Brickworks Museum! Model layouts galore, kids crafts, heritage buses, our wonderful museum collection, miniature train rides, kids play areas and our working Victorian machinery in FULL STEAM! Don’t miss out; we are open until 4pm today.

🌟A few moments from Trainmaster Portsmouth at The Brickworks Museum today! 🚂
28/05/2026

🌟A few moments from Trainmaster Portsmouth at The Brickworks Museum today! 🚂

🌟 World in Miniature at The Brickworks Museum 🌟📅 Sunday 31st May⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm📍 The Brickworks MuseumJoin us for our...
27/05/2026

🌟 World in Miniature at The Brickworks Museum 🌟

📅 Sunday 31st May
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍 The Brickworks Museum

Join us for our very first World in Miniature event and discover amazing collections and miniature displays!

What can you expect?

🚂 Model coaches and carriages on display
🏠 Dolls’ house display and play dolls house
🚆 A brand new model train layout being built for the museum
🚗 Miniature cars, planes, boats, tanks, buses and more
🎨 Children’s crafts and peg doll making activities
🔥 Victorian machinery running live (IN STEAM)
🚂 Miniature train rides
☕ Café treats and children’s play areas
🎪 Activities in the marquee

Included with your museum admission.

Pay on arrival!

Come along and enjoy a family day out full of creativity, miniatures and fun! ✨

We hope to see you there!☀️


27/05/2026

Looking for somewhere nice and ❄️cool ❄️to play today or tomorrow? Beat the heat and come and play trains with Trainmaster Portsmouth here until 4pm today and all day tomorrow.

Come on down and play trains with us this half term. Grab a ticket to the ❄️coolest❄️ museum around as this week we have...
24/05/2026

Come on down and play trains with us this half term. Grab a ticket to the ❄️coolest❄️ museum around as this week we have the lovely Trainmaster Portsmouth here Wednesday and Thursday in our lovely cool Batley room. And to top it off, our very own miniature railway will be open for rides around the site on Thursday as well as lovely grub served by the Brickyard Cafe. Grab your ticket TODAY! Details below in the post or on our website EVENTS tab.

🚂 TRAINMASTER comes to The Brickworks Museum! 🚂Have a train fan in your house? This May Half Term, Trainmaster Portsmout...
21/05/2026

🚂 TRAINMASTER comes to The Brickworks Museum! 🚂

Have a train fan in your house? This May Half Term, Trainmaster Portsmouth will be bringing their amazing toy train layouts to The Brickworks Museum for two fun-filled days!

Children can enjoy:
✨ Huge hands-on train tracks
✨ Ride-on train
✨ Train slide
✨ Tracks to build and explore
✨ Stay and play all day

📅 27 & 28 May
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 The Brickworks Museum, SO31 7HB
Walk-ins accepted after 1pm.

Swipe through the pictures to see what to expect and follow the booking guide to reserve your tickets.

🎟 Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thebrickworksmuseum/2089022

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🚂

🙏WE NEED YOUR HELP 🙏Here at The Brickworks Museum, we have received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its new C...
14/05/2026

🙏WE NEED YOUR HELP 🙏

Here at The Brickworks Museum, we have received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its new Connecting Communities project.

The museum currently hosts popular family activities and large events that are often themed around the site’s industrial story of brickmaking. We are now exploring exciting initiatives to creatively use the museum’s story, collections and indoor and outdoor spaces to reach new audiences.

We plan to better connect with our local communities and partner organisations to develop a new offer that meets the needs of our growing neighbouring communities and attracts new visitors. Over the year we plan to trial activities, events and displays that we hope will appeal to people of all ages, backgrounds and interests.

You can help us by completing this short survey to give us feedback on our proposed plans.

The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous and confidential. The answers you give will be used only for our own research purposes. And as a thank you you can opt to enter our FREE PRIZE DRAW to win a free ticket to the museum.

For more information about the museum's current activities and events, visit The Brickworks Museum website.

Message us for a direct link or head to the link in bio!

Last weekend, after visiting The Brickworks, Santa took away many letters filled with Christmas wishes. 🎅🏼📮💌This Sunday,...
28/11/2025

Last weekend, after visiting The Brickworks, Santa took away many letters filled with Christmas wishes. 🎅🏼📮💌This Sunday, 11am-2pm, he is back again! Tickets are almost sold out with very small handful available on the door but we otherwise have lots of lovely 👩‍🎨🧶🎨🎭children’s crafts and our beautifully decorated museum to visit. Brickyard Cafe will be open for delicious festive food too! 🍭🥖🍴🍛 Looking forward to seeing you then!

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The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane
Southampton
SO317HB

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01489 576248

Website

https://thebrickworksmuseum.org/, https://links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/6vxhap2f, https://

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