Studio Poole is a pottery retailer and ceramic design studio at Unit D2-D5, Dolphin Quays, 2 The Quay, Poole BH15 1HU. It sits on Poole Quay, in the building where the old Poole Pottery once stood, so the location has a clear connection with the town’s ceramics history. The shop is described as the largest Poole Pottery outlet in the world and includes a working studio where original Poole Pottery paintresses and master potters make tribute reproductions of discontinued ranges, as well as bespoke pieces. Studio-made vases are signed by the artists and marked with the Studio Poole trademark.
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The main focus is handmade ceramics, with giftware, home décor and practical tableware such as jugs and cake plates. There is a mixture of current and discontinued Poole Pottery, including Delphis, Aegean, Twintone, Vincent, Country Lane, Trees in the Mist, Tchalenko Poppy and Living Glaze. The ranges cover everything from colourful, abstract designs to botanical patterns and more traditional tableware. Other sections include jewellery, kitchenware, books, toys, crafts, model railway items and sweets such as fudge, local chutneys and specialist rock. Prices vary widely: glassware starts at around £3, handmade ceramics are often around £39–£59, and larger platters can cost close to £200. The 12cm Bottle Vases in Jasmine, Maya, Poppyfield and Tallulah designs are listed at £60 each.
One of the more hands-on options is the Have-A-Go painting experience, where visitors choose from bisque animals, fantasy creatures and seasonal designs to paint themselves. Bisque pieces start at £5.99, making this a more affordable way to try the studio activity. Customer feedback gives Studio Poole 4 out of 5 stars on Google Maps from 98 reviews. Positive comments mention the pottery selection, friendly staff and painting workshops, while some customers find the shop cluttered or feel that certain products are aimed at an older audience. Prices can also feel high for larger pieces, so it helps to browse with a budget in mind.
Studio Poole is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30 and on Sundays and bank holidays from 10:30 to 16:30; these are the listed hours as of Sunday 20 September 2026. The shop has level access, accepts cards and contactless payments, and allows calm dogs inside. Delivery, click-and-collect and postal service for finished ceramic pieces are available. The telephone number is +44 1202 497492.
Published Date
20 September 2026
