Whichford Pottery

Whichford Pottery Family-run working pottery committed to keeping skills and traditions alive. Visitors welcome or order on-line.

All our flowerpots are designed and handmade on the premises by a team of 25 potters and come with a 10 year frostproof guarantee. Visitors are welcome to come and take a look around the Pottery and see how each pot is handmade and fired. The Courtyard Garden is beautifully cared for with a huge variety of plantings in a range of our flowerpots to give you planting ideas for your own Whichford Pot

s. The stockyard holds a lot of our pots, ready to be bought and taken home with you to start your very own Whichford collection. We also provide a bespoke service - you can choose any pot to be inscribed with words of your choice, a crest, or alternative design. These are perfect as a gift or to commemorate a special event. Our potters relish a challenge so please get in touch if you would like something custom made or have any questions! Tel: 01608 684416 or Email: [email protected]

We are delighted to welcome five wonderful nurseries to the Pottery in May - a great opportunity to choose top quality p...
29/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome five wonderful nurseries to the Pottery in May - a great opportunity to choose top quality plants whilst chatting to knowledgeable growers. No need to book - just turn up.

* Saturday 2nd May - 10am to 4pm
Growing Crazy
Growing Crazy is a small, specialist nursery dedicated to cultivating rare, heritage and unusual Pelargoniums. With a collection of over 400 different varieties, they are passionate about preserving the history and charm of these plants

* Saturday 9th May - 10am to 4pm
Exedra Nursery
A great opportunity to choose from a wide range of herbaceous perennials, from cottage garden classics to the more unusual, all grown at their Gloucestershire nursery. They will also be selling a range of David Austin Roses, shrubs, climbers and alpines.

* Saturday 16th May - 10am to 4pm
Special Plants Nursery
Derry Watkins grows unusual plants from all over the world including an amazing range of hardy herbaceous and rockery plants as well as many tender perennials for your terrace and conservatory.

* Saturday 23rd May - 10am to 4pm
Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants
Hardy’s are breeders of interesting new herbaceous perennials, growing over 1200 plant varieties including many rare species you’ll simply never see in your average garden centre. Hardy’s are winners of 24 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals.

* Saturday 30th May - 10am to 4pm
Kitchen Garden Plant Centre
RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winners, the Kitchen Garden Plant Centre will be selling a great selection of aromatic herbs and edible plants, all grown in their Gloucestershire family nursery.

We look forward to welcoming you!




Special Offer! Set of Two RHS Wisley Pots with a total saving of £45. Our terracotta gives your plants the best start in...
28/04/2026

Special Offer! Set of Two RHS Wisley Pots with a total saving of £45.

Our terracotta gives your plants the best start in life - thick walls and optimum porosity pamper the roots of your plantings, promoting healthy growth. Whether it’s a pot of ‘cut and come again’ salad, a cheerful display of calendula for a splash of colour or a pair of bay trees either side of your front door, our RHS Wisley Pots will nurture your prize specimens.

Set of Two RHS Wisley Pots
£99.50

- Each pot measures: H 28cm x W 31cm (11” x 12 1/2”)
- Free UK Delivery Offer & Set Price (total saving of £45)
- 10 Year Frostproof Guarantee
- Offer ends 30th April 2026. T&Cs apply.
- Link in bio to full information and to start shopping.

Images:

Set of Two RHS Wisley Pots

At Whichford, we have been growing vegetables, herbs and fruits in our pots since we started making them. When you visit the Pottery you will see pots of produce weaving their way around our courtyard garden and stockyard. Of all the vegetables to grow, lettuce is one of the most rewarding. Here are a few tips from our gardener Mark for growing lettuce in pots. As all Whichford pots are made with a drainage hole in the base to prevent water logging, Mark will begin by covering this with crocks - ideally a curved piece of terracotta.

Using a good quality peat-free compost, fill your pot to about three quarters full.

Mix a small handful of slow-release fertiliser into the compost. Use organic chicken manure pellets to give your plants a good start.

Once you are happy with the position of your plants, fill the pot with compost, leaving about 3cm from the top of the pot - this will make future watering easier.

Finally, water thoroughly until you can see water coming out from the bottom of the pot. Mark will now place this RHS Wisley Pot in our courtyard garden for the potters to enjoy a few leaves with their lunch!

® The Royal Horticultural Society. Trade marks of The Royal Horticultural Society (Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262) used under licence from RHS Enterprises Ltd.



Workshop moments.
10/04/2026

Workshop moments.

Whichford Woodfired FlowerpotsIn celebration of our fiftieth year, we are proud to present our first collection of Which...
04/04/2026

Whichford Woodfired Flowerpots

In celebration of our fiftieth year, we are proud to present our first collection of Whichford Woodfired Flowerpots. Elegant, practical shapes are handthrown and decorated in our workshop before being fired in our large woodfired kiln for several days and nights.

During the firing, flame and ash move naturally through the kiln creating extraordinary landscapes of colour and texture on the surfaces of each piece.

Every pot is unique, frostproof and stamped with a small oak leaf to mark the first firing of the Whichford Woodfired Kiln.

Link in bio to learn more about the woodfired process and shop the collection.

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Spring Sgraffito Ware by Jim & Dominique Keeling with Free Delivery. Fresh from the kiln, these individual pieces are ha...
26/03/2026

Spring Sgraffito Ware by Jim & Dominique Keeling with Free Delivery.

Fresh from the kiln, these individual pieces are hand-thrown by Jim and then beautifully sgraffitoed by Dominique, livening up everyday objects with gloriously warm images. Each one is completely unique, making a truly thoughtful gift, or why not simply treat yourself!

There are lots of pieces to choose from online or at the Pottery.

- Free delivery to mainland UK.
- Order by Monday 30th March 2026 for delivery in time for the Easter weekend
- T&Cs apply
- Link in bio to start shopping

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery starts tomorrow, Friday 20th March, at 10am!Clearance of Seconds Flowerpots...
19/03/2026

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery starts tomorrow, Friday 20th March, at 10am!

Clearance of Seconds Flowerpots
ALL Half-Price or Less

There really are hundreds of bargains to be found in our field; from bespoke one-off pots to practical seedpans, from kitchen garden favourites to decorative basket flowerpots, from large planters to sculptural pieces, all half-price or less!

Our Half-Price Seconds Sale continues until Sunday 22nd March - 10am to 4pm.

Make a day of it and enjoy all the usual Whichford Pottery delights...

* Courtyard Garden
Wander through our courtyard garden where our spring displays are bursting into life. Pots full of narcissi, tulips and much more will delight you at every turn.

* Our Stockyard
Browse our stockyard which is full to the brim with ‘first’ flowerpots of all shapes and sizes from tiny Longtoms to our new woodfired flowerpot range. Plus, special offers on ‘first’ flowerpots, pot bundles and Whichford crockery.

* The Octagon
Browse work by leading British potters, textiles, jewellery, stationery, cosmetics, candles, gardening tools and much more. Take home a unique gift or simply treat yourself!

* The Straw Kitchen
team are back from their winter break and will be serving sumptuous seasonal brunches, lunches, teas, coffees, cakes and more. The Straw Kitchen opening hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm. Closed: Sunday to Tuesday

We look forward to welcoming you.

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery starts tomorrow at 10am!Clearance of Seconds FlowerpotsALL Half-Price or Le...
19/03/2026

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery starts tomorrow at 10am!

Clearance of Seconds Flowerpots
ALL Half-Price or Less

There really are hundreds of bargains to be found in our field; from bespoke one-off pots to practical seedpans, from kitchen garden favourites to decorative basket flowerpots, from large planters to sculptural pieces, all half-price or less!

Our Half-Price Seconds Sale continues until until Sunday 22nd March - 10am to 4pm.

Make a day of it and enjoy all the usual Whichford Pottery delights...

* Courtyard Garden
Wander through our courtyard garden where our spring displays are bursting into life. Pots full of narcissi, tulips and much more will delight you at every turn.

* Our Stockyard
Browse our stockyard which is full to the brim with ‘first’ flowerpots of all shapes and sizes from tiny Longtoms to our new woodfired flowerpot range. Plus, special offers on ‘first’ flowerpots, pot bundles and Whichford crockery.

* The Octagon
Browse work by leading British potters, textiles, jewellery, stationery, cosmetics, candles, gardening tools and much more. Take home a unique gift or simply treat yourself!

* The Straw Kitchen
team are back from their winter break and will be serving sumptuous seasonal brunches, lunches, teas, coffees, cakes and more. The Straw Kitchen opening hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm. Closed: Sunday to Tuesday

We look forward to welcoming you.

NEW! Spring Gift Collection - Free Delivery Offer & Set Price (total saving £36.75).A lovely set of five pots which work...
11/03/2026

NEW! Spring Gift Collection - Free Delivery Offer & Set Price (total saving £36.75).

A lovely set of five pots which work well as a group or individually. Enjoy planting with a selection of spring colours, your favourite herbs or save for summer blooms and beyond...

Each set includes:
1 x Pastry Pot: H 28cm x W 38cm
1 x London House Primrose Pot: H 18cm x W 24cm
1 x London House Primrose Pot: H 15cm x W 17cm
1 x Round Flowerpot: H 12cm x W 13cm
1 x Viola Pot: H 14cm x W 23cm

Spring Gift Collection
£115

- Free Delivery and Set Price (total saving of £36.75)
- Available in either Blush Pink or Yellow
- 10 Year Frostproof Guarantee
- Offer ends 31st March 2026. T&Cs apply.
- Link in bio to full information and to start shopping

Images:

Spring Gift Collection in Blush Pink in our courtyard garden.

Dylan centering 12lbs clay for a London House Primrose Pot.

Having thrown the pot, Dylan uses a ‘ribber’ to smooth the throwing rings on the wall of the pot.

He then applies a smooth band of slip followed by ...
.. the London House Primrose roulette.

The London House Primrose roulette. Inspired by the clumps of native primroses which grow in the hedgerows, lanes and woodlands around the pottery, Jim designed and hand-carved this joyful roulette for our London House Primrose Pots.

Spring Gift Collection in Blush Pink

Spring Gift Collection in Yellow

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery!Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 10am to 4pmDon’t miss...Annual Clearance ...
09/03/2026

Half-Price Seconds Sale at Whichford Pottery!
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 10am to 4pm

Don’t miss...
Annual Clearance of Seconds Flowerpots
ALL Half-Price or Less

Plus,
* Plenty of ‘pot luck’ bargains
* Special offers on ‘first flowerpots’
* The Octagon Shop
* Spring garden bursting into life
open Friday & Saturday

We look forward to welcoming you to the Pottery.

Link in bio to all our Spring Diary Dates.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Flowerpot Making When Dominique and I founded the Pottery we simply wanted to make good, practic...
22/02/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Flowerpot Making

When Dominique and I founded the Pottery we simply wanted to make good, practical flowerpots for gardeners using the skills I learnt during my apprenticeship - it astounds and delights us that we are still doing this today, joined by our children, Adam and Theodora, alongside our skilled team.

Marking fifty years of flowerpot making is an achievement we are extremely proud of and it is only thanks to gardeners who hold dear our flowerpots, and the time-honoured methods of working which we use, that we are where we are today - so thank you for choosing to support British craftsmanship and our team here at Whichford.

With all best wishes,
Jim Keeling

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Whichford
CV365PG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01608 684416

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