Launching on Thursday, 10th October!

We know it’s hard to believe, but our winter menu is going to be even tastier than the current one 👀, and we can’t wait to share it with you! We’ve got a whole host of brand-new dishes to get excited about. Follow Wild Thyme on social media to see the menu when it drops!

Saturday 26th, Monday 28th and Thursday 31st, at
10am - 11am, 12pm - 1pm or 3pm - 4pm.
Join us for a magical Witches' Hat or Sorting Hat clay sculpting class! Get creative and craft your own enchanted masterpiece with guidance from our award-winning sculptor, Susan.
£25.00 includes a return visit to paint your hat and have it glazed!

Wednesday 30th October
5pm - 6pm or 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carve and create a pumpkin from clay that you can use year after year!
Price includes returning to paint your pumpkin and have it glazed!
£25 per person
Book Online

One of our talented ceramicists here at China Blue, who picked up two awards over the weekend at her exhibition!
She won Best Painting in the Animal category, and also took the Overall Winner in the Sculpture category!
You can learn from the best by booking a pot throwing or sculpting lesson with Susan through our website!
You can also find her paintings and greeting cards for sale in our shop too!

Wild Thyme is available in the evenings if you’re looking for somewhere to hold Christmas Party!
Minimum booking of 20 people.
Available dates – 29th & 30th November. 14th, 15th,21st & 22nd December.
To see a menu, book or for any more information please call 01803 860906 or email kelliep@china-blue.co.uk

Thursday 21st November
5pm – 9pm
We are kick-starting the festive season with our annual Christmas Sale Party!! Free mulled wine on arrival and a HUGE 30% OFF all Christmas stock! Wild Thyme and the bar will be open, ready to serve up festive goodies. Entry is FREE, and we have a spacious car park but should you desire a mulled wine or two, the train station is just 5-minute walk!

We are proud to share that we have won a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024! We are incredibly excited to have won this for the second year running!
A massive thank you to the Wild Thyme and China Blue team for their hard work which generates so many positive reviews! And thank you to all our customers who take the time to write a review. You are all greatly appreciated 🫶🏼

Our opening hours on Friday will revert to 9:00am starting from this week.
We trialled a 7:30am opening for 8 weeks, but it isn’t cost-effective to continue at the moment but we are likely to trial it again in 2025!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for early morning breakfasts and takeaways over the past few weeks! We’ve loved seeing your happy faces first thing in the morning and are grateful for your continued support!

Available Daily
Book a fun afternoon with your friends enjoying a sparkly fairy-themed afternoon tea! Enjoy sandwiches, cookies, scones, and unlimited squash while painting a magical fairy or hand-sculpting a fairy door. Full details can be found on our booking site.
Suitable for children aged 6-16 years. Minimum party size: 2. £27.50 per child;
Book Online

Available Daily
Book a fun afternoon with your friends enjoying a monster-themed afternoon tea! Enjoy sandwiches, cookies, fries, and unlimited squash while painting a dragon or hand-sculpting a sea monster. Full details can be found on our booking site.
Suitable for children aged 6-16 years. Minimum party size: 2. £27.50 per child;
Book Online

Upcoming dates:
- Thursday 21st November (Festive Theme!)
Choose and paint your selected piece of ceramic whilst enjoying a delicious grazing board at your table, as well as a selection of mini cakes!
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase on the night too!
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Select any ceramic piece you fancy, pay a deposit on the paints, and take it home at your own pace. Once your masterpiece is complete, return your ceramic along with the unused paint to reclaim your deposit. We'll handle the glazing process and notify you when your finished item is ready for collection. Enjoy the flexibility of creating art on your terms!

China Blue boasts a team of incredibly talented artists who can craft bespoke pottery just for you. If you're unable to find the perfect house sign, vase, or pot, allow us to create it exclusively for you. Additionally, we specialise in crafting custom wedding plates for your special day.
For a personalised quote, please reach out to us at 01803 860908 or email us at pyo@china-blue.co.uk

The last Wednesday of every month, from 5pm

With limited spaces available, this exclusive 3 hour workshop offers a hands-on experience in pot throwing and hand modelling with clay.
For just £60 per person, you'll create three unique items. Price includes returning to paint these masterpieces and add your own personal touch. Perfect for beginners or experienced pottery enthusiasts.
Book Online

The last Wednesday of every month, from 5pm

Our studio is staying open late until 8pm on the last Wednesday of every month! Enjoy a relaxing evening painting session during a quieter time with your loved ones.
Book Online

As a small token of our appreciation, we are offering blue light workers 10% off in the shop & a reduced studio charge when pottery painting. Just show your card or app at the till.

10am – 12pm
Dates vary but you can sign up to receive upcoming dates and themes for our preschool sessions via email.
If you would like to be added to the list, just send us a message.
No booking required, just drop in. At only £10 per child, for a morning of sensory activities and fun-filled learning!

For children who are home educated. Suitable for 8 years old and above.
A different pottery skill to be learnt each month for just £15 per person!
Second Thursday of every month, 11am-12pm.
One price includes everything: clay, firing, coming back to paint your item, and glazing!
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Treat yourself and a loved one to our scrumptious Afternoon Tea for Two! Indulge in an array of homemade delights that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Of course, no afternoon tea would be complete without the perfect cuppa or coffee!
Want to add some sparkle to the occasion? Upgrade your experience with a refreshing glass of Prosecco! £5.00 per person.
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Attention all brides-to-be and their fabulous hens! China Blue is offering the ultimate creative hen party experience that you won't want to miss.
We have two packages available - Let’s get creative and Let’s get dirty package
Looking for something more unique? We can create bespoke packages tailored to your needs
Book Online

Wild Thyme Deli & Kitchen can accommodate large parties and groups. With seats for nearly 100 people, room to dance, a stylish bar, sunny patio and a menu tailored to cater for everyone’s needs.
The cafe space is available outside of our usual opening hours and without food and drink.
Starting from £35.00 per hour. Call 01803 860906 or email wildthyme@china-blue.co.uk to discuss your event.

Our private upstairs studio space is available for hire, with room to accommodate up to 44 people.
Available both during and outside our regular opening hours. We can provide drink and food too if you require.
Give us a call to chat about how we can tailor our space to suit your needs!
Starting from £35.00 per hour.
Call 01803 860908 or email pyo@china-blue.co.uk to discuss your event.