Horses in a field on a summer's day. Eastnor Pottery is set in the distance.

Pottery Experience: Staycation 2026

Beautiful Eastnor, Herefordshire

We’ve noticed many of our customers are considering a staycation this year.

An excellent choice, considering it’s cost effectiveness compared to rising airfares. A staycation in 2026 offers a sustainable, flexible and convenient way to experience local culture and beautiful rural landscapes. Herefordshire has all this in abundance!

A major trend is “Hushpitality,” where travellers are choosing quiet, rural retreats, just like ours to escape the stress of modern life. Quietcations, relaxation and life affirming experiences are of the utmost importance.

Discover Our Studio

The Pottery is located in the idyllic village of Eastnor on the Herefordshire Eastnor Castle Estate, close to the Malvern Hills. Gorgeous scenery and rural tranquillity make Eastnor Pottery a hidden gem and the most perfect destination for a staycation break.

A distant view of Eastnor Pottery At the end of a country lane lined with hedges.
The red front door of Eastnor Pottery within the pottery garden. The door is open on a sunny day with blue sky and there are large bunches of daffodils growing in the grass.
The Malvern Hills in the distance. A view from Eastnor Deer Park.
Eastnor vil;lage green with a shelter in the middle.
A glimpse of the eastnor castle grounds through a carved wooden gate.
Eastnor cricket pitch and old pavillion
A thatched cottage view over it's gate called the old post office

Our nearest town is Ledbury – historic streets lined with brilliant independent shops, artisan cafes and restaurants. Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford are all a half and hour drive away – thriving small cities with lots to offer. If walking is your thing, Herefordshire boasts inspiring, scenic walking trails in the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley with 15,000 acres of orchards.

Great Places to Stay in glorious Herefordshire

As well as the plethora of hotels and guest houses, popular and unique accommodation choices include cozy farm stays, luxury lodges and even treehouses. 

We work closely with our local tourism organisations. Please browse our partners’ websites for a range of places to stay, eat & drink near our studio.

Explore Our Courses & Classes

A man in his mid twenties, sat at the pottery wheel wearing an Eastnor pottery apron and smiling at the camera. He has a freshly made pot on the wheel and clay all over his hands
A young couple, a man and woman, sat next to each other, they are both smiling very happy at the camera. The woman is holding up a board of freshly made pot.
man and woman sat on their potter's wheel with brown clay in their hands and smiles on their faces looking directly into the camera. They are both wearing pottery aprons and surrounded by wet brown pots they have made during their pottery course at eastnor pottery herefordshire
Two young women taking part in the Introduction to the potter's wheel class. One of the women has a disc of clay sat at the potter's wheel. The other is sat to the side, smiling.There are six other people at the potter's wheels alongside in a row.

Potter’s Wheel Intro Class

£60 per person

Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always wanted to do’ activities. This fun and informative shared potter’s wheel session allows you to do just that. Perfect for individuals, couples and groups.

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Potter’s Wheel Day Course

£180 per person

Immerse yourself in the art of the potter for a whole day. You’ll have your own potter’s wheel for the duration and an inexhaustible amount of clay to play with. Small friendly classes, amazing demonstrations and plenty of time to experiment. We’ll have you throwing respectable shapes by lunchtime!

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Potter’s Wheel Weekend Course

£340 per person

Our premium potter’s wheel experience. Spend two creative and awe-inspiring days exploring a myriad of potter’s wheel techniques. You’ll get to throw, trim, assemble and decorate your pottery to an extremely high spec. You’ll be staggered at the professionalism and quality of the results!

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Clay Modelling

£40 per person

Super fun, creative hand modelling ‘makes’ for kids and grown-ups. 1.5hr sessions take place in the school holidays on allocated Saturdays throughout the year. This is the ideal activity for families looking to get creative with clay. You’ll get to make and paint your creation, leaving it with us to be fired and glazed.

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A young couple, a man and woman, sat next to each other, they are both smiling very happy at the camera. The woman is holding up a board of freshly made pot.

We look forward to welcoming you all to The Pottery this summer, 2026!

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