Belleek Pottery

Belleek Pottery, take the factory tour and see how its made.

Discover the secrets that have made Belleek Pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftsmanship with a visit to its award-winning visitor centre. One of Irelands top 5 visitor attractions.

Nestled along the banks of the scenic River Erne, Ireland's oldest pottery is an imposing Victorian building with modern facilities and a fascinating history that will make each visit an experience to remember. Personally guided tours take visitors 'behind the scenes' at the pottery allowing them to marvel at the craft techniques and attention to detail that make each piece of Belleek a unique item to cherish.

The Belleek museum boasts an impressive display of priceless Belleek with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities and the showroom includes a full range of traditional Belleek and contemporary Belleek living pieces - Many items are exclusive to the Belleek Visitor Centre. Then relax in the award winning Belleek Tearoom with a selection of refreshments and tempting freshly-prepared dishes.

Location: Belleek Pottery, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Grid Reference: Ceremonial County: Co Fermanagh Map Link: Aerial photo: Getting there: Belleek is situated on the edge of Northern Ireland in the beautiful County of Fermanagh. Direction from the following main cities/towns are : Dublin : Take the N3 North West from Dublin going through the towns of Navan and Kells - heading for Cavan. At a major roundabout before Cavan follow signs for Derrylin and Enniskillen. Continue this route to the outskirts of Enniskillen turning right at another roundabout for Enniskillen. Drive into the town perimeter and then turn left at the bridge on to the A46 for Belleek. Travel time by car - 3 hours Belfast : Take the M1 to Dungannon. Continue on the A4 for approximately 9 miles to the Ballygawley roundabout. Follow the A4 through Augher, Clogher and Fivemiletown until you reach Enniskillen. In Enniskillen follow the signs for Belleek (A46). Travel time by car - 2 hours. Galway : Take the N17 North from Galway City going through the towns of Tuam, Knock (pilgrimage town), Charlestown, Tubbercurry, Collooney and Sligo. In Sligo follow the N15 North going through the towns of Bundoran and Ballyshannon. In Ballyshannon take the R230 to Belleek. Travel time by car - 2 1/2 hours. Derry City : Take the A5 heading South toward Strabane. Stay on the A5 to Sion Mills. After Sion Mills turn right onto the B72 heading for Castlederg still keeping on the B72. Turn right in Ederny onto the B4 heading for Kesh. In Kesh turn right and take the third left, signposted Boa Island and Belleek (A47). Travel time by car - 2 hours. Access: Website: www.belleek.com  Other Useful Websites:  Belleek Pottery Visitors Centre on Tesco Email: visitorcentre@belleek.ie Address: Belleek Pottery Ltd, 3 Main Street Belleek, Co Fermanagh N. Ireland Postcode: BT93 3FY Telephone: 028 6865 9300 Opening Times: March to October week days and Sat 10am to 6pm, afternoons Sundays, November to February weekdays 9am to 5.30 pm, see website for details on Saturday and Sunday winter opening. Charges: Accepts Tesco Deals vouchers Can't find any prices on their website. Nearby Locations: Other Location Pages: Notes: Tours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-12.15pm and 1.45pm-4.00pm. Tours every half hour. Please note that the last tour on Fridays is at 3.00pm. There are no tours available on Saturday or Sunday See also our page Tesco Clubcard Deals   CIN Page Ref: Belleek_Pottery Classification: Industrial Date Updated: 07/2008

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