Museums · Mid Wales
Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection
In or near Borth.
Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection — Ceramics collection in Ceredigion, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbadarn · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection, the nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, which is 1.1 km away. The postcode is SY23 3DE, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1920. Wikidata describes it as: "Ceramics collection in Ceredigion, Wales". Coordinates: 52.4156°, -4.0630°.
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Official information
The Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection is a significant collection of non-industrial ceramics in Britain, showcasing over 2000 pieces. It highlights contemporary British and international ceramics, with a notable focus on early 20th century studio pottery.
From the Wikipedia article
The Aberystwyth University Ceramic Collection & Archive is located in Aberystwyth, Wales. It holds one of the major collections of studio ceramics in Britain and is particularly noted for its studio pottery of the period 1920–1940. The permanent and temporary exhibitions from the collection are on display in the Ceramic Gallery in Aberystwyth Arts Centre and the archive office is located in the School of Art, Aberystwyth University. The Ceramic Bulletin is produced every two years by the university and it features news of activities including exhibitions, new acquisitions, research, awards and grants.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4156, -4.0630
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbadarn — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.ceramics-aberystwyth.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667227 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ceramic Gallery Aberystwyth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?
- Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3DE), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- What is Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?
- Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection — Ceramics collection in Ceredigion, Wales.
- How do I get to Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3DE.
- When was Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Who owns Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?
- Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection is owned by | publictransit =.
- How do I get to Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3DE.