Visit the V&A Wedgwood Collection

A small, antique ceramic bowl with painted floral designs

Follow the story of Wedgwood through ceramics that combine design, experiment and manufacturing skill. The V&A Wedgwood Collection at Barlaston turns familiar tableware into a much bigger family story about ideas, craft and industry. Objects in the collection show how changing tastes, materials and production methods shaped a global name. Looking at prototypes and finished pieces side by side makes the decisions behind apparently effortless design easier to see. General admission to the collection is free, while other parts of the wider site may be charged. Check current opening and access details before travelling. Add this to your list and discover how much invention can sit inside a single cup or plate.

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