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Visit Sharpe’s Pottery Museum car-free
There are plenty of options to visit Sharpe’s Pottery Museum car-free. It’s in central Swadlincote, 5 mins from the bus station.
Buses run direct from: Burton-on-Trent (35 mins), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (25 mins), Coalville (45 mins), Derby (75 mins) or Leicester (2 hrs).
Trains run to the nearest station at Burton-on-Trent from: Derby (10 mins), Birmingham New Street (30 mins), Sheffield (40 mins), Nottingham (40 mins) and Tamworth (10 mins). Then travel onwards by bus (35 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Discount: Enjoy a 5% discount in the museum shop with a valid train ticket, bus ticket or bike helmet.
The bus or train Wayfarer tickets from Sheffield and Derby give you unlimited travel around the area.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Cycle path National Route 63 runs from (very near) the museum into the National Forest. There are bicycle racks on West Street outside the post office – a 5-minute walk away. Plan your cycle route here.
Walk the Swadlincote Heritage Trail from the museum or explore Swadlincote woods.
Taxis can be booked ahead from Burton-on-Trent train station with: Station – 01283 532 000, New Street – 01283 535 353 or Gold Star – 01283 562 562. The journey should take about 20 minutes.
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Getting to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train via Burton-on-Trent
There are direct trains to Burton-on-Trent from:
- Birmingham New Street (30 mins)
- Derbyshire: Derby (10 mins), Willington (5 mins)
- Staffordshire: Tamworth (10 mins), Wilnecote (15 mins)
- Other: Cheltenham Spa (80 mins), Leeds (85 mins), Nottingham (40 mins), Sheffield (40 mins)
- Further afield: Aberdeen, Cardiff Central, Glasgow and Plymouth.
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Bus 8 and bus 9 stop nearby. Buses leave from Burton-on-Trent train station (shelter S1) frequently (only bus 9 runs regularly on Sunday). The journey takes 35-45 minutes.
Hop off at Swadlincote bus station. It’s then about a 5-minute stroll. Pass the bus station cafe, car park and Left along Grove Street.
By bus from Burton-on-Trent
Bus 8 and bus 9 stop nearby. Buses leave from Burton-on-Trent train station (shelter S1) frequently (only bus 9 runs regularly on Sunday). The journey takes 35-45 minutes.
Hop off at Swadlincote bus station. It’s then about a 5-minute stroll. Pass the bus station cafe, car park and Left along Grove Street.
The following buses also run to Swadlincote: 19, 21, 22 and 4.
By bus from Coalville
Buses 29 & 29a stop nearby. Buses leave from Coalville Memorial Square shelter frequently (less on Sunday). The journey takes about 45 minutes.
By bus from Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Bus 9 and bus 29 (25 mins) run frequently from Ashby-de-la-Zouch Market Street shelter, stopping nearby. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
By bus from Derby or Leicester
About Sharpe’s Pottery Museum
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of South Derbyshire and The National Forest.
Come and visit our unique grade two listed building where you will discover stories of Sharpe’s family history, and the significant changes from 19th century deep coal and opencast mining, clay extraction and associated industrial activity, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest.
We have lots of interesting and entertaining exhibits to explore, along with fun things to do when you and your family come to visit Sharpe’s Pottery Museum:
Explore an iconic grade II listed bottle kiln nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest.
Discover stories of the toilet invented by the Sharpe's family!
Find out how 19th century coal mining and clay extraction in South Derbyshire shaped the landscape and what it meant for the people who lived and worked here.
For any queries about visiting contact Sharpe’s Pottery Museum on 01283 222600 or [email protected]
Address: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG. Visit Website