Belleek
Pottery Belleek
Pottery
 Winner of the Paris Exhibition 1890 |
Situated in the Fermanagh village of the same name,
Belleek Pottery is Ireland's oldest pottery. Established in 1857 the
current Visitors Centre located at the pottery houses a museum
containing examples of pottery made more that 100 years ago, including a
spectacular Centerpiece, winner of the Gold Medal in 1890 at the Paris
Exhibition. A video presentation explains the Belleek process followed by a guided tour of the pottery. It is during this tour that you can learn how the intricate strands of the basketware are woven together using techniques passed down through generations. The pottery sets high standards and right from the outset John Caldwell the founder insisted that there would be no "Seconds" at Belleek, even today only Belleek China of the highest quality leaves the pottery. |
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Applying detail to a piece under construction in the Flowering rooms. part of the guided tour of Belleek pottery. | |
| After the tour there is the opportunity to relax in the award winning restaurant before perhaps making a purchase in the pottery shop the ideal place to find a piece of Belleek China for a lasting reminder of your visit. |