The Leach Pottery was set up by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in 1920. Now a museum, working pottery and site of teaching. You will learn about …
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May 8, 2025
About a 15 minute walk from centre city, you'll find Leach Pottery. I didn't know anything about this school, but decided the walk would be fun, and I'd see a different part of St. Ives. While it mig…Full review by Richard C
Sep 9, 2024
I live near the Leach so I have been many times using my local free pass. I enjoy the private views and drop in workshops. The exhibited pots are beautifully lit. There is a lively book in the shop …Full review by Mary F
May 6, 2024
The (Bernard) Leach Pottery provides a fascinating insight into one of Britain's great potters. We enjoyed our visit and learned a lot - not just about Leach but about the whole process of pottery, k…Full review by JMEdQ
Hi - we do have visits from caoch parties from time to time but there is no parking on site for coaches. Coach drivers will usually drop off visitors at the Pottery and then park up …
Hi - we do have visits from caoch parties from time to time but there is no parking on site for coaches. Coach drivers will usually drop off visitors at the Pottery and then park up nearby. We can provide discounted rates for groups if required. Please call ahead on 01736 799703
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The capital programme intends to protect the museum’s Grade II historic buildings, upgrade services, reduce carbon emissions, improve accessibility (physical and intellectual), and ensure...