The Brickworks Museum

The Brickworks Museum A family-friendly Museum in Hampshire with a thriving programme of events. Open March-October. You can even have a go at making your own brick.

Come and be amazed at the authentic sights, sounds and smells of the last stream-driven Victorian brickworks in the UK. Follow in the footsteps of the brickmakers to see how bricks were once made here by the million and experience what a Victorian factory with its huge machinery was like. There really is something for everyone, lots of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Plenty of space

inside if the weather is poor and we welcome well behaved dogs on leads. Once a month all the machinery is steamed up and the place hums with life again. We have four stationary engines, a railway on site, resident traction engines who help us put on a really good day out – no chance of getting bored! An inexpensive family visit, with lots of brick related activities and family trails. Enjoy free parking, snacks, drinks and gift shop.

15/06/2026

🍓 Father’s Day at the Brickworks!

Looking for a special Father’s Day treat?

🎉 Dads’ Cream Tea only £6.25 and museum entry is FREE!

✨ Dedicated picnic areas
✨ Fresh strawberries, scones, jam & cream
✨ Morris Dancers
✨ Museum in Steam
✨ A great family day out

📍 Bursledon Brickworks Museum
📅 Sunday 21 June | 11am–4pm

Book now before spaces fill up!

Link: https://buytickets.at/thebrickworksmuseum/2248523






🎨 BRICK Art Exhibition👏👏What do bricks mean to you?From 21 June to 6 September, visit our new BRICK Art Exhibition at Th...
12/06/2026

🎨 BRICK Art Exhibition👏👏

What do bricks mean to you?

From 21 June to 6 September, visit our new BRICK Art Exhibition at The Brickworks Museum!

Discover artwork from local artists alongside pieces from the museum collection. The exhibition includes photography, paintings, drawings and 3D artwork.

🗳 Vote for your favourite artwork during your visit.

📍 Shed 5 Exhibition Space

📅 21 June – 6 September 2026

🌟The exhibition is included with museum admission.

🍓 Strawberries & SteamJoin us on Sunday 21 June from 11am–4pm at The Brickworks Museum for a fun family day out.Did you ...
11/06/2026

🍓 Strawberries & Steam

Join us on Sunday 21 June from 11am–4pm at The Brickworks Museum for a fun family day out.

Did you know that strawberries from the Hamble Valley were once sent all over the country by train? Come and discover the story behind this important local history!

🌟Enjoy:

⚙️Brickworks machinery working in steam

💃 King John's Morris Dancers at 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30

🚊Miniature Railway Rides

🚂 Thomas Train Layout for Children

📚 Strawberry History Display

🌽 Make Your Own Corn Dolly (£3)

🎨 Opening Day of our BRICK Art Exhibition
There will also be children's activities, play areas, vintage arcade machines, a plant stall, a book room and second-hand tools.

🍓 Strawberry Cream Tea Picnic to enjoy indoors or outside under our marquee made by The Brickyard Cafe

📅 Sunday 21 June

⏰ 11am–4pm

📍 The Brickworks Museum

🎫Book your picnic cream tea now via our website: https://buytickets.at/thebrickworksmuseum/2248523






10/06/2026

【ASMR】Turn the sound on 🔊✨

A few relaxing moments from The Brickworks Museum.



We have a stall at this amazing event today.Sooooo much history to enjoy.Lots of brilliant talks and walks, and our frie...
06/06/2026

We have a stall at this amazing event today.
Sooooo much history to enjoy.
Lots of brilliant talks and walks, and our friends at Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust.

05/06/2026

🌟Trainmaster highlights！

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great day. Here are some of our favourite moments from the event!






📣 Raku at The Brickworks Museum This Sunday!Join me at Brickworks Museum in Bursledon, where I'll be demonstrating the ...
02/06/2026

📣 Raku at The Brickworks Museum This Sunday!

Join me at Brickworks Museum in Bursledon, where I'll be demonstrating the fascinating art of raku firing alongside fellow members of the Southern Ceramic Group.

Throughout the day, we'll be showcasing raku and other alternative firing techniques, revealing the magic and unpredictability that make these ceramic processes so exciting. Set within the historic surroundings of the museum, it's the perfect place to experience the transformation of clay into unique works of art.

The demonstrations are included with museum admission, so come along and discover one of the most dramatic and rewarding techniques in ceramics.

There will also be an opportunity to browse and purchase beautiful handmade ceramics from some of the participating potters.

We'd love to see you there!

Our first ever Raku firing day here at The Brickworks Museum this Sunday 7th June 11am-4pmRaku Firing Demonstrations bet...
01/06/2026

Our first ever Raku firing day here at The Brickworks Museum this Sunday 7th June 11am-4pm

Raku Firing Demonstrations between 11 am and 3.30: Come and watch members of the Southern Ceramic Group reveal the magic of Raku firing.
It is going to be a day of ‘fours’ as there will be four kilns each being fired four times. They will be demonstrating four different kinds of raku – Glazed Raku, 2 step Naked Raku, Horsehair Raku and Obvara (also known as Baltic Raku involving burning hot pieces dipped into a fermented liquid). We are really looking forward to this!

Ceramics Market – unique ceramic art for sale:
Functional and sculptural handmade ceramic pieces made by members of the Southern Ceramic Group are up for sale between 11 and 3.30 pm. Come and browse and buy!

The event is free with your museum ticket.

🚨HAPPENING NOW! 🚨 Come on down and see a world in Miniature here at The Brickworks Museum! Model layouts galore, kids cr...
31/05/2026

🚨HAPPENING NOW! 🚨 Come on down and see a world in Miniature here at The Brickworks Museum! Model layouts galore, kids crafts, heritage buses, our wonderful museum collection, miniature train rides, kids play areas and our working Victorian machinery in FULL STEAM! Don’t miss out; we are open until 4pm today.

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The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane
Southampton
SO317HB

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01489 576248

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