The Spotty Dog Place is a cute, quirky shop based in the historical town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. It is a delight for the those who love art & craft. Featuring a carefully chosen selection of unique contemporary art and finely crafted gifts from artist Rachel Elizabeth. Additionally, our experienced, in house Artist Rachel Elizabeth offers craft and art workshops at the shop too, pottery painting sessions and we also offer bespoke Baby prints in both clay and on pottery.
Hello
Rachel Elizabeth, Owner and Head Designer of The Spotty Dog, specialises in Glass Fusing and Illustration. Many of her designs are inspired by her rural surroundings in Worcestershire, where she lives with her family in an idyllic cottage. She also has a massive love for cats and dogs and is often snuggled up with her dog and one of her many cats.
Where are we:
The Spotty Dog Place, 5 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5PP
Telephone: 07734 473585
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All sessions will be held at the above address, in the shop
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Opening Hours (see full dates and details at the bottom of this page)
Thursday 7-9.30pm paint your own pottery evening , or glass fusing taster session, or online Facebook session or a Craft Workshop. Booking only (see Sessions page for dates and times and to book)
Fridays 1pm-5pm The Gift shop is open
Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm Pottery Painting Session (Thursday and Fridays in school holidays we open 2-4pm also)
Saturdays 10am-5pm The Gift shop is open
Hand, Foot or Paw print sessions. By appointment only
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We also run some workshops on Friday mornings and some all day Sunday workshops. During school holidays, we offer children's workshops and some pottery painting sessions. Booking only (see Sessions page for dates and times and to book)
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Collecting Items:
If you are just collecting a commission or a finished product from a workshop, you are welcome to use the loading bay outside the shop. However, we suggest you phone ahead in advance so we can have it ready for you and to check we are open. We cannot be held responsible for any parking penalties given by the council. ​ Please check out opening times, as they are varied.
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Parking in Tewkesbury:
Approx parking charges. Cars - up to 1 hour: £1, up to 3 hours: £2, over 3 hours: £4 Charges apply Daily: 08.00 - 17.30 hrs
Rails Meadow car park (nearest)
Address: Howells Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5QB
Spaces
Cars: 127
Disabled bays: 3
This is the nearest car park to the shop. Once parked, pop through one of the quaint alleyways off Swilgate Road and walk through to Barton street ( for example Fletchers Alley)
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Other Car Parks
Spring Gardens car park
Address: Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5LR
Spaces
Cars: 286, 182 on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Disabled bays: 6
Oldbury Road car park
Address: Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5LR
Spaces
Cars: 96
Disabled bays: 4
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Vineyards car park
Address: Gander Lane, Tewkesbury. GL20 5PG
Spaces
Cars: 129
Disabled bays: 3
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