# Blue Owl, Great Horkesley — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Let little ones paint pottery and design jewellery at this creative studio where all the artistic fun happens without making a mess at home. Parties available, plus snacks and family facilities onsite. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/great-horkesley/attractions/blue-owl (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Educational Institution # Blue Owl Nayland Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9244433892256387824&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Blue Owl](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116905108812670604299) **In short:** Blue Owl is an educational institution in Great Horkesley, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 130 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Blue Owl Let little ones paint pottery and design jewellery at this creative studio where all the artistic fun happens without making a mess at home. Parties available, plus snacks and family facilities onsite. ## What's nearby - Alex Soltan Mortgage Broker 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Rosemary Byford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109744530683077525019/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a wonderful 2 hours painting our chosen pottery pieces at Blue Owl today. Everything was laid out on the table when we arrived ready for us to get started. Staff friendly and helpful. Good choice of cake and drinks. Lovely calm and relaxing experience. Looking forward to doing it again in the future. · via Google [Paul Drew](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116614815174051750140/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely fantastic visit out experience if you'd like a little art in your life. The staff were amazingly friendly (we booked our table and items to paint in advance, and everything was set out for us) and the coffees & juice were fantastic. There's also a lovely range of cakes and snacks to buy and the entire atmosphere is relaxed and bright. The Blue Owl does have a car park with around 12 spaces (that I could see!) So try to car share or public transport if you can! The prices of the pottery pieces to paint may SEEM a little high at first, but remember that this includes firing the finished piece, paints, brushes, dabbers, etc. It takes app 2 weeks from paint to kiln/to you. And we can't wait to pick out pieces up and book in for more. Our toddler aged child enjoyed himself for a good hour making messy paintings, and even used the helpful colour chart to pick out what he wanted. We absolutely hope to go again and again. · via Google [Emma Girling](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104567902550440580906/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited as a birthday gift for my daughter. Friendly staff, great facilities. Ordering pottery was easy and all ready on the table when we arfived. We had a wonderful time. · via Google [Allie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115436143375569048342/reviews) ★★★★★ Booked for a surprise work baby shower and the whole team were so helpful! Made everything really easy and were able to fit a few extras in last minute. We all had great fun and it was so beautiful inside! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d903ec2f57837f:0x804ad3a5598612f0!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Nayland Road, Colchester, CO6 4AH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9518624%2C0.8724719) **Category** Pottery & Ceramic Painting **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (130 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Great Horkesley [More attractions in Great Horkesley](https://staycation.co.uk/great-horkesley/attractions) ★ 4.8 (130 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.blue-owl.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01206 271990](tel:01206271990) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Great Horkesley **Postcode** CO6 4AH **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9F32XV2C+PX [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d903ec2f57837f:0x804ad3a5598612f0!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d903ec2f57837f:0x804ad3a5598612f0!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d903ec2f57837f:0x804ad3a5598612f0!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Great Horkesley Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Blue Owl? 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