Bristol gallery of craft and design
Welcome to The Stradling Collection
Discover an extraordinary collection of 20th- and 21st-century design and applied arts, featuring nearly 2,000 pieces of ceramics, glass, furniture, and decorative objects.Our gallery showcases a dynamic range of exhibitions, featuring both pieces from the collection and works created through our learning programme. Find out our opening hours and visitor information here.
Explore the full collection with a curator-led tours. These exclusive tours are available for a fee, with limited space, so be sure to book in advance. Tours often sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today!
As a charitable organisation, we deeply appreciate your support through donations. To find out how you can support us visit our Support Us page.
Current exhibition
Conscious Clay: Part II, Emilie Taylor
15 March - 1 May Part two of our evolving exhibition, Conscious Clay, introduces Emilie Taylor’s Symbols of Devotion — a powerful slipware series reimagining everyday objects as sources of ritual, resilience, and female expression.
Education
Bring your students to the Stradling Collection
We welcome visits by groups and individuals to study the collection. We provide workshops and curator-led tours.
In partnership with universities, colleges and secondary schools, we offer hands-on activities for students as well as work experience opportunities.
