Somerset Brick and Tile Museum

Venue

The Museum tells the story of brick and tile making, one of the many labour-intensive industries once found in Somerset. At the heart of the Museum is one of the only traditional brick kilns to survive in southern England. It was one of six at the former Barham Brothers’ Yard in East Quay, Bridgwater, and was last fired in 1965.

Bridgwater produced an impressive variety of bricks, tiles, terracotta plaques and other wares that created the look of many Somerset towns. The kiln is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and was saved from destruction in the 1990s.

Range of programming

Come along to one of regular events taking place at the Museum. These include:
‘Play with Clay’ family activities
Bridgwater town tours
Museum tours and tile making demonstrations
Paint your own pottery
Coffee and clay

For local groups we offer clay workshops, tailer-made tours and youth group experiences. We also offer pottery parties (children and adults) where friends and family can gather to socialise and craft unique pottery pieces – perfect for birthdays and special occasions.