Learn about the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the Museum followed by a tile-making demonstration.

Hear about Bridgwater’s brick and tile making industry and how it shaped the town. Discover the clay-to-brick process and the life of the workers who made them.

The tour will last around an hour and will be followed by a demonstration of hand-making a roof tile.

Free, booking essential.

Heritage Open Days (11-20 September 2026) is England’s largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life.