# The Ugly Duckling, Newbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Newbury ceramic café where everyone can decorate their choice of pottery while enjoying refreshments in wheelchair-accessible, family-friendly surroundings.

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# The Ugly Duckling

2-3 Bartholomew Street

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10644842828215160180&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Valentina Rossi](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115488793188262726086)

**In short:** The Ugly Duckling is an attraction in Newbury, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 155 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Ugly Duckling

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Newbury ceramic café where everyone can decorate their choice of pottery while enjoying refreshments in wheelchair-accessible, family-friendly surroundings.

## What's nearby

- St Nicolas Church next door
- Bill’s Newbury Restaurant next door
- The Hatchet Inn next door
- Newbury Baptist Church 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

**Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Katie Blackmore](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117901841686274077082/reviews) ★★★★★

Absolutely wonderful day today at Ugly Duckling, the staff couldn't be more helpful, we did some baby prints and they helped with anything and everything, such an enjoyable experience and nothing was too much of an ask! Delicious coffee and the waffles they do are delicious! Certainly recommend and can't wait to come back. P.s. it doesn't even matter if you can't draw, have nice handwriting, they help with it all! Thank you so much 🤗🦆

· via Google

[Jos](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109839231568885130070/reviews) ★★★★★

Came here for my birthday and then later for my mums birthday as loved it so much. Really lovely and accommodating employees, super helpful and there is so much choice. Lovely space and great atmosphere - will be back soon!

· via Google

[Sophie Davis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108336296088683103172/reviews) ★★★★★

I only moved in to the area 2 months ago and have already been here 3 times! Staff are lovely and accommodating. Lots of choice of pottery to paint at reasonable prices. When I needed my item to be fired for 2 days time the staff were amazing and made it happen which I was very grateful for :)

· via Google

[Megan Vass](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111771732671163006276/reviews) ★★★★★

I have been to the Ugly Duckling since just after it opened nearly 8 years ago. In the last year or so I have enjoyed doing many of the Sarah Clay Club workshops, and painting pottery with friends and family. I highly recommend the place and the workshops they run, its a lovely and welcoming space to all. That includes SEND sessions that provides a quieter and more calming environment. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Their café is nice and I especially enjoy their smoothies. With the workshops Sarah runs, her enthusiasm and excitement helps makes them so enjoyable. When I and others found things tricky in the workshops she was supportive and extremely helpful. I recently did a mindfulness workshop which was fun and relaxing. I'm definitely going to continue to visit and I already have booked onto another Clay workshop.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4876a62061855555:0x93ba142749a10d74!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this pottery painting studio offers a wide variety of items to paint, including seasonal pieces, and delicious coffee and waffles. They also highlight the reasonable prices for both pottery and refreshments. Guests mention the staff are kind, accommodating, and helpful, especially with baby prints and explaining the painting process.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** 2 -3 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.4006950%2C-1.3245247)

**Category** Pottery & Ceramic Painting

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (155 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Indoor

**Destination** Newbury

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★ 4.7 (155 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.theuglyducklingpottery.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01635 523778](tel:01635523778)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Newbury

**Postcode** RG14 5LL

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C3WCM2G+75

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Ugly Duckling?

The Ugly Duckling is open Mon–Tue 10am–5:30pm; Wed 10am–9:30pm; Thu 10am–5:30pm; Fri 10am–9:30pm; Sat 10am–7:30pm; Sun 10am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Ugly Duckling any good?

The Ugly Duckling is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 155 Google reviews.

### Is The Ugly Duckling indoors or outdoors?

The Ugly Duckling is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is The Ugly Duckling suitable for?

The Ugly Duckling suits all ages.

### Is The Ugly Duckling wheelchair accessible?

The Ugly Duckling has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### How do I contact The Ugly Duckling?

Call The Ugly Duckling on +44 1635 523778.

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