The Original Bristol Blue Glass - Studio/Shop
About
Bristol Blue Glass was started back in 1988 by James Adlington, with the help of glass maker Peter St Clair. The aim was to re-establish a glass making tradition back into Bristol that had been lost for over 60 years. At this time a lot of the traditional English glass making techniques were in severe danger of being lost forever. Though many a struggle, James managed to learn and pass on many of the old skills required to truly blow glass by hand, in the time-honoured fashion. Proud of what they have achieved over the passing years, The Original Bristol Blue Glass company makes some of the finest Table Ware free blown in England for many years.
Though they are called Bristol Blue Glass they are able to blow everything in clear Crystal as well. Their skilled glass makers blow all their glass using only the simplest of techniques and basic hand tools. All their range of glass is free blown, therefore every piece is unique just as everyone in the world is. They see themselves as a welcome change from the bland uniformity taking over the modern world: an oasis of skill and design.
FREE ENTRY to shop & glassmaking.
You can also blow your own bauble for £30.00. Make sure you ring ahead to book.
Also why not visit their outlet store which is loacted next to St Nicholas Market in the City Centre.
Book Tickets
Video
- The Original Bristol Blue Glass company
Opening Times
Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Thursday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Friday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Sunday | Closed* |
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Recent Reviews:
- Patricia FLeatherhead, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayBrilliant free tour and plenty of interesting items to purchase.Saturday, 10th June 2023A free tour showing how Bristol blue glass is blown . Lovely staff who told us all about the process giving loads of requested information. A lovely shop too where we all bought items at a fair price... Read full review
- Mike HSurrey, United KingdomDon't leave Bristol without going here - fascinatingMonday, 19th June 2023I had been aware of Bristol Blue Glass for some time and recently had the opportunity to vist the shop and glassblowing workshop in connection with a purchase. The staff, both in the shop and the... Read full review
- joanneehill62Cheltenham, United KingdomInteresting place to visit.Sunday, 25th February 2024We went late on a Friday afternoon and the staff were great at explaining the glass blowing process and history. The shop is full of lovely things. My earrings are great and we have a beautiful... Read full review