Aston Pottery and Gardens

Gift Shop

Our gift shop was originally built in 1995 and in 2008, we designed and built a brand new two story building, which compliments the original building. The shop is an extraordinary showcase of the patterns and designs we have produced in our 36 year history. Combined into fabulous displays, our gift shop mixes pottery with a large selection of classic and contemporary gifts for people of all ages. We work on a small order basis with most of our giftware displayed once for a short time only. Our gift shop is adjoined by our award winning country café (voted best café in the Oxfordshire restaurant awards 2015 and 2016). Outside, they are surrounded by our gardens and our visitor parking area.

Our products are sourced from all around the world, to create themed displays matching our various pottery ranges. The gift shop has expanded and diversified through a comprehensive and beautiful range of ladies and mens accessories and clothing, a wide range of toiletries, books, toys, an amazing range of cards and stationary, interiors and kitchenware. As Christmas approaches, we bring in 12 different trees, each being individually themed to create an enchanting appearance with beautiful displays which change each year. The large themed trees are filled with colourful baubles and decorations ranging from kingfisher and peacock blues to lush golds and pinks, not forgetting our traditional red tree. You may also see a log cabin, woodland and an ice theme as you meander round the shop. We are frequently getting in new products so there will always be something new to see when you visit.

Our shop in the heart of Oxfordshire is the only place where you can see the full Aston Pottery collection of shapes and patterns. All the pottery we sell is designed, manufactured and hand-decorated at our workshop and studio adjacent to our Gift Shop in Aston, Oxfordshire. With something to fit everybody’s taste, our wealth of ceramic designs cover classical illustrative takes on popular wildlife and floral imagery, contemporary interpretations of pattern design, and the silhouetted forms of our Rural Life range, not to mention a host of offerings for those of a younger age.

Temporary Summer Opening Hours:

Wed – Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sun – 11:00am – 5:00pm
Bank Holidays – 10:00am – 5:00pm

For Gift Shop enquiries:
Call: (01993) 852 031
Or Send Us A Message

Please Note: We welcome dogs on leads in our gardens and outdoor seating area only.

Assistant dogs welcome throughout all indoor and outdoor areas.

Awards and Reviews:

Participated in a suprise afternoon tea party for a bride to be on Saturday. The food was fantastic and such good value. We were well looked after, allowed to bring our own bubbles and had the messina room to ourselves. Thank you for helping to make it special.

Sue Harris
3/06/2017
Sarah O'Neill
10/28/2015
Nichola Beales
12/06/2017
Fantastic food at reasonable prices, staff are extremely friendly and helpful

Liam Bruce
3/08/2018
Becky Darren Groves Faulkner
4/30/2016
Jennifer Wales
9/21/2013
Emma Wilde Dorrian
5/02/2016
Alan White
3/01/2014
Been coming here for years and have a good collection of the pottery. Lovely cafe too. definitely worth a visit or two, or three

Claire Sarah
2/04/2018
My sister and I took my mum who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer for lunch. The people were friendly the food was lovely and the christmas gifts wete beautiful.

Tania Tipping
11/08/2017

Lovely shop, cafe open and grounds walk just stunning with all sorts of flowers .

MartinandJackie Day
7/29/2020
Loved it. Beautiful gardens, nice coffee shop.

Janae Mascoe
6/29/2019
Lovely food, gf options, peaceful atmosphere, gorgeous flower gardens. All beautifully presented. Also a gift shop with a very wide range of items, including some books. Very popular with cyclists!

Ed Lehmann
8/11/2019
This is my first visit here. The shop has lovely products. All staff are very friendly and helpful. The café has tasty food and great tasting coffee. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the flowers are wonderful. Thank you for a fantastic visit and we will definitely be back!

Kerry Brewer
7/17/2018