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Visitor Centre
Royal Crown Derby china is known and collected throughout the world. The fine traditional skills have led to an international reputation for quality and creativity. The Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre has been created to provide an insight into the traditions, the history and the skills that go into making Royal Crown Derby so special.
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The Visitor Centre comprises a factory shop, a coffee shop
and a museum;
there are also factory tours available. A visit to Royal Crown Derby is a great day out!
The Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop, Factory Tours, Museum & Coffee Shop
Open Monday – Saturday 10-5pm (Closed Sundays)
Factory tours
Available 11am & 1.30pm (Tuesday to Friday only). Booking essential. Please call 01332 712833 to book.
Adult £5.00 (no under 10's) - Concessions £4.75
Ticket price refunded on all Royal Crown Derby purchases in the factory shop.
For further details please call 01332 712833 or email enquiries@royalcrownderby.co.uk
Groups & Coach Parties
We welcome organised groups and parties, to request our Group information pack or to book call 01332 712833.
How to find us
From M1 - Jct 25 Follow A52 in to Derby, then the
Brown Tourist Signs.
15 minutes walk from the centre of Derby/Westfield Centre.
Free on-site parking.
194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ
Tel: 01332 712833
enquiries@royalcrownderby.co.uk
See Masterpieces In The Making
At the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre experience over 250 years of history of one of the world’s best-known English Fine Bone China manufacturers.
We are proud that every piece of handmade Royal Crown Derby Fine Bone China is manufactured from start to finish exclusively here in Derby, England.
A visit wouldn’t be complete without a browse around The Royal Crown Derby Shop and a light lunch in the Coffee Shop.
Factory Tour
Experience Royal Crown Derby for yourself on a factory tour. See how each item of English Fine Bone China is made, see how our artisans create the beautiful pieces that are cherished throughout the world.
Each tour is taken by an informative and friendly guide who can answer all your questions and explain in detail about each stage of the manufacturing process.
A Royal Crown Derby tour is essential to truly appreciate the care and attention that goes into your favourite piece.
Also includes visit to the museum.
To book tour please call 01332 712833 or email abushell@royalcrownderby.co.uk
Museum
For a fascinating insight into the rich history
and heritage of the company from 1750 to the present day.
Housing the most comprehensive collection of Derby Porcelain to be seen anywhere in the world,
including the renowned Imari pattern synonymous with Royal Crown Derby since the 18th Century.
See the history of the company unfold.
Allow 90 minutes for the tour & museum.
The Royal Crown Derby Shop
Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift for someone, you are sure to find a beautiful piece of history to take with you.
See a complete display of current paperweights, collectables & tableware, including pieces exclusive to the Visitor Centre.
We also stock a wide range of seconds and discontinued items not available anywhere else.
Duesbury Coffee Shop
Relax and reflect in the comfortable Duesbury Coffee Shop which provides homemade light lunches, tea, coffee and cakes all served, of course, on beautiful Royal Crown Derby China.
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