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Sunday 14 September, 2025

Heritage Open Days Talk: Bideford Ceramics and International Maritime Trade

11.30am-12.30pm | FREE | Booking essential

As part of Heritage Open Days, The Burton is presenting a mini-exhibition of ceramics selected from its archive, displaying works not typically accessible to the public. This will focus on the relationship between Bideford's history of ceramics and international maritime trade, both of which saw the town's influence stretch across the globe. Come along on Sunday 14 September to hear more about this fascinating topic.

The talk is free to attend but booking is required.

Time

11.30am-12.30pm

Location

The Burton at Bideford

Who is this workshop for?

Anyone with an interest in the history of Bideford

How to book

Call the gallery on 01237 471455 or book via Eventbrite using the button above. If Eventbrite is showing the event as sold out please call the gallery as there may still be spaces.

Cancellations and refunds

While this talk is free, if you can no longer attend please contact us so that your place can be given to someone else.

Car parking

This workshop takes place at The Burton at Bideford. We are situated on the edge of Victoria Park in Bideford, next to a Torridge District Council-owned car park where charges apply. For more details on parking in Bideford, visit the Torridge District Council website.