The Blue Pool - Wareham

The arrival of tobacco and subsequently the arrival of tea had a huge influence on the livelihoods of people in this area. Local clay was in great demand by pipe makers in the 17th century. Later, the white firing properties of the clays were in great demand by the pottery manufacturers such as Wedgwood.

The Museum displays include clay pipes and fine examples of ceramics along with the fascinating story of the local clay industry.-Well worth a visit.

Dogs on leads are very welcome inside the Museum.

The Blue Pool at Furzebrook  constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise.

Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills. The Pool is surrounded by 25 acres of heath, woodland and gorse interlaced with sandy paths  that seem to take you to another world.

Adults £6.00
Children under 16 years old
    *****FREE*****
Seniors & Concessions £5.00
Season Tickets Are Available