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People come from all over to this conglomeration of warehouses (200 acres worth) for some serious bargain hunting and one-of-a-kind items.
The Pottery is great for everything from plant pots, to garden statuary, to decorative metal tins, to wines and cheeses, to oriental rugs, to house wares.
I also like Williamsburg Pottery because it has such an extensive selection of dried flowers and wreath-making materials.
So you might ask: Are the prices really that fantastic?
Well, to give you an idea, I once bought a huge bottle of Magi (a savory sauce you add to casseroles and the like for flavoring) that was the same price as I would have paid for one small bottle at the grocery store.
But...as is the case at wholesale stores like Costco, Sams and BJs, dont' assume that all the prices are better than you'd get elsewhere. Know your prices.
A plus for seniors: the Pottery gives a 10 percent discount to shoppers 55 and older, Mondays through Thursdays.
The Pottery is famous for its salt glaze pottery (Williamsburg Pottery...get it?)-- you can actually take tours to see the pottery being made. The factory is open for tours Monday - Friday, 8-4:00 pm.
They also have a small snack place so you can get a cup of coffee or a quick bite so you can continue your shopping experience.
Other unique aspects of the Pottery:
- their Lamp Workshop-- where they can fix any lamp or turn ANYTHING into a one-of-a-kind lamp
- Hand-crafted mugs, pitchers, butter churns, preserve jars, chamber pots and hurricane candle jugs, all turned on an old fashioned potter's wheel and brushed with 18th century style blue floral motifs
- Custom framing at low Pottery prices. Voted the Best area Picture Framer for 2003 and 2004
- Year-round Christmas store
- A variety of factory-owned and operated shops and stores, including Oneida, Oriental Rug Mart, Christian Book Store, Pepperidge Farm, Pfaltzgraff, Easy Spirit, and Van Heusen.
The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was founded in 1938 by James E. Maloney in a small roadside shack five miles west of Williamsburg. He became famous for making fine handmade 18th century style pottery reproductions at affordable prices.
Pottery Campground
They have their own campground, offering 550 open or wooded sites with full hook-ups, water, electricity, and a large swimming pool. It's convenient...only 4 miles from Colonial Williamsburg, and 10 miles from Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, it's also a great deal!
Plus, they often run a special promotion from spril to early fall. Stay at the Pottery Campground and spend $100 subtotal at the Williamsburg Pottery. You'll receive a coupon good for one free night of camping on your next visit. There are some restrictions, so call the Pottery for details.
Hours and Directions
The factory is open 364 days of the year.
Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Call for holiday hours.
Location: Rt. 60 West, Lightfoot, Virginia (Exit 234A off I-64). 757-564-3326 - www.williamsburgpottery.com
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