Bendigo Pottery
Australia's oldest working pottery, with 19th-century bottle kilns, where visitors can watch wheel-throwing and try it themselves.
Founded in 1858, Bendigo Pottery is Australia's longest-established pottery workshop. It is located in Epsom, about 7 km north of the city. The site retains several brick bottle kilns from the Victorian era. Visitors can watch potters throw pots for free, or join a short paid throwing class. The pottery museum tells the history of Australian ceramics, and the grounds include a factory outlet shop and a café. It is well suited to families.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bendigo Botanic Gardens
- Bendigo Joss House Temple
- Bendigo Talking Tram
- Lake Weeroona
- Golden Dragon Museum & Yi Yuan Gardens
- Ulumbarra Theatre
- Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens
- Pall Mall & Shamrock Hotel