Upcoming Tours

  • Friday 31st July, 5:30 - 7:00pm
    Shaping Stories in Clay: A Curator's Tour
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  • Saturday 8th August 11:00–12:30pm
    Rebels & Rulebreakers: A Tour of Pushing Boundaries
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  • Friday 21st August 5:30 –7:00pm
    How To Live Modern: A Tour of Modernist Design
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The Stradling Collection features over 2,000 objects, including studio and commercial ceramics, glass, sculpture, furniture, industrial design, and various artworks. Celebrated for its national significance, it is a true treasure of the South West.

During our Curator Tours and Talks, discover the captivating design histories of Bristol, the story of the now-closed Guild, and more remarkable tales from our 20th and 21st-century design collection.

The collection is both eclectic and engaging, often sparking nostalgic reactions from visitors who exclaim, “Oooh – we had one of those!”.

If you’re interested in a private tour, please email Curator@StradlingCollection.org for details.

Please note: Tours and Talks require a minimum of 5 bookings to go ahead. If this number isn’t reached, we’ll get in touch to with a refund or an alternative date.