Farnham Pottery, Victorian pottery workshop in Wrecclesham, Surrey, England
Farnham Pottery is a Victorian pottery workshop in Wrecclesham, Surrey, with multiple structures spread across the grounds. The site includes working spaces, a circular kiln, storage tanks, an entrance building, and the remnants of an old forge.
The site was established in 1873 by Absalom Harris and began making utility products like drainpipes and tiles. By the 1880s, production shifted toward decorative art pottery.
The pottery developed strong ties with Farnham School of Art, which led to the creation of distinctive green-glazed wares. These items found their way into the collections of prominent department stores like Liberty's and Harrods.
The grounds now house ceramic workshops and classes operated by West Street Potters, keeping traditional pottery techniques alive. Visitors can explore the historic structures and watch craftspeople at work in this heritage space.
The site preserves the last surviving wood-fired circular double-flued updraught kiln from the five that once operated during the Victorian period. This rare kiln offers a glimpse into early ceramic manufacturing technology that has largely vanished elsewhere.
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