Museums · South West England
The Leach Pottery
In or near Nancledra.
The Leach Pottery — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Leach Pottery is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Leach Pottery is a historic pottery studio located in St Ives, Cornwall, known for its contributions to the craft of pottery. Visitors can explore the shop featuring works from various potters and participate in workshops, although the museum and exhibition spaces are currently closed for restoration.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Leach Pottery is a museum located in South-West England, TR26. It is renowned for its historical significance in the field of pottery and ceramics, reflecting the legacy of its founder, Bernard Leach, a pivotal figure in the studio pottery movement.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2066, -5.4934
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 2HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 799703
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 11am - 4pm (March to October); Museum closed for restoration until late 2026
- Official site
- www.leachpottery.com
Sources
- osm: node/1730396906 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Leach Pottery?
- The Leach Pottery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 2HE), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is The Leach Pottery?
- The Leach Pottery — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Leach Pottery?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR26 2HE.
- Is The Leach Pottery a protected site?
- Yes — The Leach Pottery is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Leach Pottery?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 2HE.