Welcome to The Stradling Collection
Discover an extraordinary Collection of 20th and 21st-century design and applied art.
Featuring 2,000 pieces of ceramics, glass, furniture, and decorative objects designed for the home. Our gallery showcases dynamic exhibitions, featuring pieces from the Collection and works responding to them through our learning programme. Find out our opening hours and visitor information here.
Explore the full collection with our curator. These small exclusive tours should be booked in advance.
Talks and design-related workshops are held throughout the year — more details here.
As a charitable organisation, we focus on engagement with our communities and this is only possible through the amazing donations of our supporters, friends, foundations and the public. Support Us.
Current exhibition
Conscious Clay: Emilie Taylor & Sam Haile
15 March - 28 June Conscious Clay brings together the ceramics of Sam Haile and Emilie Taylor. Haile’s Surrealist works reflect the upheavals of his time, while Taylor’s contemporary slipware explores modern life and women’s experiences. Exhibited together, their pieces celebrate storytelling, resistance, and the ongoing relevance of clay.
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.
Latest News
The Story of Sam Haile
Academic, former board member, and friend of The Stradling Collection, Oliver Kent contextualises the importance of Sam Haile's life and work... Conscious Clay, the current show at the Stradling[...]
