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
Creative Conversations
Opening 6 June 2026, Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics from The Stradling Collection is the largest ever display of the Stradling Collection's mid to late 20th century British Studio Ceramics. Bringing together some 100 works by makers including Bernard Leach, Lucy Rie, Gordon Baldwin, and Gillian Lowndes, the exhibition explores the deeply personal exchanges between collector Ken Stradling and the makers whose work he championed — weaving together a story of dialogue, taste, and creative exchange that shaped both a collection and a wider chapter in British ceramics history. On show until 20 September 2026.
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
Welcome to the Board | Karen Thompson
The Board is pleased to announce that Karen Thompson has been appointed as a Trustee. Karen is is a not-for-profit and charity specialist with over 20 years of[...]
