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Bendigo Pottery

📍 Epsom, VIC

★4.4(1,308 Google reviews)💰$5-$35đŸ‘ļAll ages

Australia's oldest working pottery, operating for over 160 years in Bendigo.

✓ Living museum✓ Live demonstrations✓ Kids workshops✓ Antiques centre✓ Historic kilns
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★★★★★Featured review by Belinda K

Lots of history and local charm. Went on a cold & wet weekend, but it didn't spoil the experience. Easy self guided tour where you can see the original kilns and way the pottery worked, in days gone by and a lovely large undercover shop featuring an assortment of ceramic pieces made on premises. Great for self or as gifts. There is a cafe on site, ample parking, opportunities to do workshops if you have time and some other local artisan shops on site. Not far from central Bendigo. Do yourself a favour & make time to visit. Enjoy.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for school-age children curious about how things are made — watching a lump of clay become a pot on the wheel holds genuine attention for ages 6 and up. The workshop option adds hands-on engagement. Adults with an interest in Australian history or ceramics will find equal value in the antiques centre and gallery.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check museum section availability before visiting — flood damage renovation has closed some areas
⏰Allow extra time if booking a decorating workshop — they fill up during school holidays
đŸŽŸī¸The undercover shop and gallery areas work well as a wet-weather visit
🚗Located 5–8km from Bendigo city centre — factor in travel if combining with other attractions

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

1,308 Google reviews

Historical significance and atmosphere40%
Live pottery demonstrations engaging for kids30%
Antiques centre and gallery variety20%
Museum sections closed for renovation10%
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Belinda K

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Lots of history and local charm. Went on a cold & wet weekend, but it didn't spoil the experience. Easy self guided tour where you can see the original kilns and way the pottery worked, in days gone by and a lovely large undercover shop featuring an assortment of ceramic pieces made on premises. Great for self or as gifts. There is a cafe on site, ample parking, opportunities to do workshops if you have time and some other local artisan shops on site. Not far from central Bendigo. Do yourself a favour & make time to visit. Enjoy.”

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Renee Edwards

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Lovely!! A great afternoon strolling around this historical place .so much to see . Cafes, shops , kids workshops, wine tasting, walking around soaking up the history admiring all the beautiful art from the local area and artists . The pottery so beautiful old style and a lovely new range so many beautiful coulours. Thanks for a lovely afternoon 😊”

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Ben LONGDEN

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Bendigo Pottery is a must see if you are interested in the history of Victoria. To say its astonishing is an understatement. I was introduced to their wares many years ago, but to see where they were made is a different thing altogether. But the great aspect is, its a living museum, as Bendigo Pottery still is in operation - but not using the old kilns. A bonus is the antique shop, where there are over 40 market stalls with gorgeous antiques. On top of that is a cafe as well, with fair prices. Access is easy, and wheelchair friendly. Parking limited.”

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DigitalLIFE of SmartMINDS

2 years ago

★★★★★

“My family visited this beautiful pottery that had a lot of things to see and learn about. There was live viewing of how the objects are made out of clay in the wheel which was really nice for the kids too see and learn about. There was an antique shop there too which was interesting to look at as the objects were quite intriguing. Staff were so helpful and charming.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Operating since 1858, Bendigo Pottery is Australia's oldest working pottery. Visitors watch live wheel-throwing demonstrations, explore historic kilns and walk through 160 years of ceramic history. Hands-on decorating workshops are available for children. The site includes an Antiques and Collectables Centre, Village of Artisans, a retail gallery, and factory seconds area. School holiday programs add structured activities for kids.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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