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Spring Events

Staffordshire Day

This Staffordshire Day, join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood founding his pottery company, in Staffordshire, in 1759. 

As a treat to our guests for visiting the World of Wedgwood, we are opening our doors to our Factory and offering free taster tours of the Wedgwood Factory. 

Wednesday 1st May 2024 

10:30 am- 2:15 pm

No Booking is required, drop in on the day. 

 

 

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An image of the Wedgwood factory. In the center a Jasper wear piece sits on a factory trolley and behind you can see a busy factory filled with many varieties of pots.
V&A Wedgwood Collection Staffordshire Day: Unpacking Wedgwood

On 1 May 1759, Josiah Wedgwood I established his ceramics manufactory. 265 years on, this special ‘Unpacking Wedgwood’ session celebrates Staffordshire Day through objects uncovered during the major project to unpack, catalogue and rehouse the V&A Wedgwood Collection. What will you discover?

Wednesday 1st May 2024 

11 am 

No Booking is required, drop-in on the day. 

This event will be capped at 12 people on a first come first served basis.

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Image of V&A team unpacking from the Wedgwood archives
V&A Wedgwood Collection Staffordshire Day: People of Wedgwood project space

This Staffordshire Day, drop into the People of Wedgwood project space at the V&A Wedgwood Collection to learn more about the social history project and how you can be involved.

Wednesday 1st May 2024 

10 am - 5 pm

People of Wedgwood project space

No Booking is required, drop-in on the day. 

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An image of the colourful People of Wedgwood Space at World of Wedgwood.
V&A Wedgwood Collection: Family Space Story Event

Looking for a fun free family activity this Bank Holiday? Visit our brand new Family Space at the V&A Wedgwood Collection. Join us for fabulous tales with our storyteller Sue Perks. Become part of the action with our creative activities. Help us shape our Family Space as we make exciting plans for the future – we want to hear your ideas! 

Monday 6th May 2024 

2 pm - 4 pm

No Booking is required, drop-in on the day. 

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Young children walking through the V&A Wedgwood Collection

 

 

Past Events 

 

 

National Tea Day

This National Tea day join us in a celebration of tea! Enjoy a pot of tea in our Tea Room and take your receipt to the Wedgwood store to get 25% off our Signature Tea collection.

Sunday 21st April 

10 am- 5pm

 

 

 

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Image of floral Wedgwood Tea Pot pouring a loose leaf tea into a tea cup and saucer. Also to the right hand side of the table sits a dish with a sugar pot on and gold tongs. A matching milk jug is on the left hand side of the image.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Join us in the Wedgwood Tea Room this Mother’s Day to celebrate the special women in your life with our iconic Wedgwood Afternoon Tea.

Sunday 10th March 

This event has now sold out.

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Mum's Mimosa Brunch

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember, raise a glass to the special women in your life with a decedent breakfast experience in the Wedgwood Tea Room.

Sunday 10th March 

This event has now sold out.

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Breakfast in the Wedgwood Tea Room
Easter Breakfast

Celebrate this Easter with an eggcellent breakfast in the Wedgwood Tea Room. 

Wednesday 27th March- Sunday 7th April 2024 

 

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brunch tea room
Easter Afternoon Tea

Elevate your Easter with a delightful Afternoon Tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room. 

Wednesday 27th March- Sunday 7th April 2024 

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Signs of Spring Museum Tour

Help Josiah Wedgwood on his quest as he looks for signs of spring, and inspiration for his new pottery experiments!

27th March & 3rd April 

11am

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A man and child in the V&A Wedgwood Collection
Nature Walk for National Walking Day

Join us at World of Wedgwood this National Walking Day to celebrate being the healthiest version of yourself.

Wednesday 3rd April

Begins 10 am- approximately 90 minutes 

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Image of Hem heath woodlands in spring, with green leaves on trees, pathway in the middle shows two people walking in the distance