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Address Tyla Gwyn, Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7TB, UK Hours Closed today MondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday10AM–4PMThursday10AM–4PMFriday10AM–4PMSaturday10AM–4PMSunday10AM–4PMSuggest an edit Similar Glamorganshire Canal, Rhondda Heritage Park, Dare Valley Country P, Pontypridd Museum, Aberdare Park | ||
Nantgarw Chinaworks Museum is at Tyla Gwyn, Nantgarw, in the River Taff Valley, 8 miles (13km) north of Cardiff, Wales. The china works produces Nantgarw pottery, originally produced in 1813. Historical examples can be seen at the National Museum of Wales Cardiff, the Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
In 1989 the site was bought by Taff-Ely County Borough Council, who, after archaeological excavation and partial restoration of the kilns, opened it to the public. It closed at the end of 2008 but was reopened in 2010 by two artists. The museum is currently (February 2016) used for artists' studios, exhibitions, art classes and special events, and the restoration of the kilns is being completed by the Welsh government.