Located north of Derby, the building is an obvious feature on a quiet rural area of Derbyshire. There are two main areas for tourists: The Factory and the Denby Stores (including a restaurant).
It is free to have a look around the stores however there is not a lot of things to keep children entertained. When we visited, Santa and Mrs Clause were entertaining guests by walking around the complex and there was one Snowball game free to play. I had a go and it was quite fun. The aim was to knock off the snowman's hat with snowballs! However there was not much else regards children's entertainment.
I also expected to get an interesting tour around the pottery and design factory. Unfortunately the tours had stopped for Christmas and were not beginning again until February. This was a bit of an anti-climax for me, as I find the history of a building and its manufacturing process quite interesting. So I shall return in the summer to go on this tour.
The shops had many interesting items and pottery designs, including hand carved diamonds and it is worth while having a good look around the shops. I found the art work impressive and creative, however the prices where beyond me. Unless you have a lot of money, many of the items are only there for aesthetic reasons.
Overall, the day was an average day out. There are some activities held throughout the year for children but the focus on Denby ceramics and shopping suggested this place was for adults more than children.
For more information visit http://www.denby.co.uk/visitor-centre+factory-shops/visitor-centre/pcat/visitor_centre/
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