The Mug Tug - Paint-a-Pot Studio

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Website | 01283 711341
The Promenade, Barton Marina, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8AS, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of The Promenade, Barton Marina, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8AS, UK
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You've asked and we've delivered.....

                                .....but not on our Narrowboat!

Come and join us for a fun evening with all the space and facilities for a truly enjoyable time with friends and Family.

We have asked The Boathouse by Poms if we can enjoy their delightful surroundings and their exceptional hospitality.  

There will be a glass of fizz on arrival, before settling to your pottery painting fun - and a buffet of nibbles for you to help yourself to.....and Poms offer very NICE nibbles!

Their bar will also be open for any additional drinks - tea/ coffee/cocktails!!  Please be aware Poms are cashless.

Google Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (44 total ratings)

Natasha Geraldo
5 Star
I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Mug Tug for the third time, where I experienced outstanding customer service that surpassed all expectations. Lesley’s willingness to accommodate my very individualised, special request left me (and my cousin) truly impressed. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional. I would highly recommend the quirky, narrow boat studio to anyone seeking personalised pottery creations or a truly remarkable customer experience. Thanks again, especially to Lesley, for your help this weekend. I really appreciate it.
Monday 17th July 2023
Hayley McDermott
5 Star
Stumbled across the Mug Tug while we were on a walk. My 3 year old and 18 month old loved painting Halloween themed decorations on the boat. Thank you so much for a lovely time.
Saturday 8th October 2022
Kay Wilson
5 Star
Brilliant thank-you so so much . Lady who runs it is very friendly and lovely and it's such a nice boat to do an afternoon of pottery painting ,very relaxing loved it . Couldn't recommend more everyone needs to try it out.
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Abi Sweeney
5 Star
I’ve taken my little boy to the toddler session twice now and absolutely everything is thought of, there is such a large choice of colours to paint with, lots of tools to use, the books are well known and read with enthusiasm, and when you collect your pot it had the child’s name and age and date it’s painted on the bottom and also comes gift wrapped! Can’t wait to go back💕
Friday 17th March 2023
Dave Paterson
5 Star
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. For customised items such as handprints on Christmas decorations we have struggled with little ones in the past but Laura here managed to get a perfect print every time she took one. Completely stress free for us. There are shelves of items in the varying stages (some painted, some fired, some ready to be painted) which gives ideas for children to select what they want to do. We were supplied with loads of brushes for different colours of paint and instructions on how to do it.
Tuesday 15th November 2022