Ferrers Centre for arts and crafts, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Details

Accessibility

Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities. "Limited disabled parking is available directly opposite the centre, with good access to the studios and tea rooms."

Brief description

"WELCOME TO THE FERRERS CENTRE AT STAUNTON HAROLD. ARTS AND CRAFTS, BESPOKE FRAMING SERVICE, FERRERS GALLERY, DELI, HAIRDRESSERS, TEXTILES, AUTOMATA, CERAMICS, JEWELLERY, ARTISTS STUDIOS, TEAROOM & PLACE OF ARTISTIC GREATNESS!

This splendid courtyard building of brick and slate was built as stabling for the fifth Earl Ferrers between 1760 and 1780. Besides accommodation for about forty horses there were two granaries, a large dovecote, carriage houses, a blacksmith’s shop, and living quarters for single men.

My family bought these stables in 1955, empty and dilapidated, ‘thrown in’ with the adjacent farm as having no value. There were big holes in the roof and grass grew waist high in the courtyard. We repaired the structure and cleared the rubbish, but it took twenty years to find a viable use for it. In 1974 our first potter moved in and the centre has developed steadily since then. These are workshops, where things are made and repaired; we have not allowed the complex to drift down the retail route, and in this way we remain unique. There is much to see here in what we believe to be the largest concentration of craftspeople in Britain."

COVID19 INFORMATION. Hoping to WELCOME YOU BACK from April 12th 2021. Keep watching for details."

Address

Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts

Staunton Harold

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Leicestershire

LE65 1RU

Email

ferrerscentreinfo@gmail.com

Phone

01332 864 863

Website

https://www.ferrerscentre.co.uk/

Directions

"The Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts is situated on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border between Ashby de la Zouch and Melbourne off the B587. Our postcode for Sat Navs is LE65 1RU but we are finding that some do better with LE65 1RW.

The Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts is sign posted with brown tourist signs from all directions (look for the anvil symbol).

Parking is in the Estate Car Park – charges apply at weekends and Bank Holidays only. Charges are £1.00 for 1 hours and £2.00 for 2hours or more; parking remains free of charge in the week. Limited disabled parking is available directly opposite the centre, with good access to the studios and tea rooms."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Baby Changing Facilities

Cafe

Art Gallery / Craft Centre

Disability Toilet

Shop

Toilets