Denby Pottery Village, the historic Derbyshire site that has housed Denby Pottery since 1809, will close its doors for the final time at the end of trading on Sunday, August 30, along with seven other outlets. The brand entered administration on March 31, 2026, and a closing down sale is now running at the flagship shopping store, with customers encouraged to grab bargains while stocks remain.
A Historic Visitor Attraction
Set around a traditional cobbled courtyard, the village has become a popular visitor attraction, combining Denby's pottery heritage with shops, food and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore Denby's flagship Factory Shop, offering current and discontinued collections, as well as seconds and clearance items; the Denby Home Store and Cookshop, stocking homeware and kitchen products; gift and garden shops; Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro, serving breakfasts, lunches, cakes and drinks; the Denby Museum; and a range of pottery and craft experiences, which have traditionally been a key part of the visitor experience.
The sale at Denby Pottery Village is running throughout this week and across the opening two days of the August bank holiday weekend. The company's website currently states that its Craft Studio and Experiences are closed.
Financial Difficulties and Final Days
Denby Pottery called in administrators on March 31 following a slump in demand, alongside soaring energy and labour costs. The very last piece of Denby Pottery — an Imperial Blue glaze bowl — was completed, signed and collected by its designer Richard Eaton on June 8.
Tony Wright, Joint Administrator of the Denby group of companies and partner at FRP, said: "It's undoubtedly a sad moment to see the Pottery Village close after so many years as the home of this much-loved British brand." He added: "We wanted to give shoppers and Denby enthusiasts the chance to visit one final time and take home a piece of its heritage." He also noted that while the shops are closing, the Denby brand itself will carry on under new ownership, ensuring its legacy lives on. Mr Wright said: "We hope as many people as possible will come along and help give the Pottery Village the send-off it deserves."
Full List of Closing Locations
Alongside the historic Denby Pottery Village in Derbyshire, seven other Denby outlets are also set to shut their doors permanently this weekend. The stores due to close are: Ashford, Portsmouth, Braintree, York, Dalton Park, Castleford and Cheshire Oaks. All of the remaining UK stores are expected to cease trading by Sunday, August 30.
Products begin from just £2, with bundles of four items on offer for between £6 and £12. Denby Pottery Village is open from 9am to 5pm daily this week, closing at 4pm on Sunday.
