Continuing a
craft tradition…
Muchelney Pottery was set up in 1965 by John Leach, eldest grandson of Bernard Leach. He designed, what has become, an iconic range of stoneware pots based on the simple strength of English country pottery. It has been produced and sold for 60 years.
After John died in August 2021, Mark Melbourne became the sole potter at Muchelney Pottery. John’s eldest son Ben Leach took over the running of the business with help from Nick Rees’s daughter, Rachael who manages the office. The ‘pottery crew’ are continuing in the ethos of John’s designs and working practices, carrying on the rich pottery tradition he created in Muchelney.
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Cookware
Explore our unique handmade pottery cookware, perfect for rustic charm and functional cooking.
Tableware
Elevate your dining experience with artisanal serving plates and dishes, crafted beautifully.
Storage
Storage doesn't have to be boring. Take a look at our storage range to bring a touch of charm to your ktichen.
Special Items
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Muchelney wood-fired kitchenware pots are ideal for oven-to-table cooking. They can be used in microwave ovens, are dishwasher safe, durable and retain their heat amazingly well. The pots’ exteriors are left unglazed allowing the flames in the kiln to produce their distinctive Muchelney ‘toasted’ texture and colour.
All ProductsHandmade pots taking pride of place on tables all around the world
A haven for
handmade ceramics
Shop Open Monday to Saturday
10am – 1pm | 2pm – 4pm
The shop at Muchelney Pottery offers a wide selection of functional and decorative pottery, all crafted on-site by skilled artisans. From everyday mugs and bowls to stunning statement vases; each piece embodies the timeless craftsmanship and quality for which the Leach name is renowned.
Visitors can also browse a curated range of unique gifts, seasonal collections and one-of-a-kind art pieces. With its peaceful setting alongside the working pottery and kiln, the shop provides a fascinating glimpse into this rich craft tradition.
Pottery steeped in heritage.
The pots are hand thrown on the wheel using local clays before an initial ‘bisque’ firing. After glazing and decorating, the pots are stacked into the wood fired, three-chambered climbing kiln, which reaches temperatures of 1320oc, with 60-foot flames ‘licking’ the pots!
Each kiln firing takes around 36 hours with a team stoking the kiln around the clock to achieve the temperature. After two days cooling, the ‘wickets’ are taken down to reveal the new pots, still warm to the touch!
Come and visit us
We are open all year round. Free to visit and plenty of parking.
The shop is accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs and those with limited mobility. Please ask us for a ramp if required. Workshop visits by appointment only, please contact us to see if this is possible and arrange a time.
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