The museum is dedicated to the local industry of brick and tile making, one of the many labour-intensive coal based industries once found in Somerset. The core of the museum is the only remaining tile kiln in Bridgwater. It used to be one of six at the former Barham Brothers’ Yard at East Quay. It was last fired in 1965, the year that the works closed. Demonstrated inside are the methods and processes involved in making the impressive variety of bricks, tiles, terracotta plaques and other wares that create the ‘look’ of Somerset towns like Bridgwater, Burnham and Glastonbury. The kiln is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, saved from dereliction in the 1990s when it became a museum. The museum is wheelchair accessible and has toilets for the disabled. Assistance dogs are welcome.

 

Location : Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, East Quay, Bridgwater TA6 4DB

Transport: Bridgwater (National Rail) then 14 bus. Bus Routes : 14, 15, 16, 21, C and E stop near by.

Opening Times : Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 - 16:00

Tickets : Free

Tel: 01278 ​426088