Location: Seagrove
Top Things to do in Seagrove
What to do and see in Seagrove, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Seagrove is a town in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 228 at the 2010 census. It was named after a railroad official when the area was connected by rail. The center of population of North Carolina is located a few miles east of Seagrove.
Restaurants in Seagrove
1. Ben Owen Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Ben Owen III is a potter from Seagrove, North Carolina. His forefathers came to NC from England as early as the late 1700s to ply their craft and furnish storage jars and other utilitarian wares to early settlers. Like his grandfather, Ben III’s pottery reflects a foundation in traditional designs alongside Asian influences. The Pottery shop and studio is open to visitors where one can see pots being made and a museum to learn more about the tradition of pottery making in the Owen family.
Reviewed By maryg483 - Brookline, United States
The family has been making pottery for at least 4 generations. In addition to traditional forms, they sell work reflecting an Asian influence. Ben is famous for his China red glaze, but his others are, in my opinion, as interesting. There is also an attached museum.
2. Uwharrie Crystalline
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ZeldaL - Murrells Inlet, United States
Let me start out by saying I used to own a fine craft and art gallery in North Carolina, I sold a lot of pottery and many of my potters came from Seagrove so I know a bit about pottery and know how various kinds are made including Crystalline. I didn’t know Pam and William at that time, I discovered them after I sold my gallery so I can give an unbiased review of Uwharrie Pottery. I have talked with hundreds of potters not only in Seagrove but at various studios and craft shows all over the state. Pam and William are very personable and rather than make how they produce their pottery a deep, dark secret, they go out of their way to educate you as to how it’s done. That impressed me right off the bat. Next is the pottery itself which is absolutely stunning, so much so that I have two sets of lamps they made to my specifications. In fact my house is filled with their pottery as there is always something I can’t resist when I visit. Their pottery is practical as well as decorative. Finally, there is the price point. There are other Crystalline potters in Seagrove and some more famous but I can tell you no one has more beautiful pottery and no one offers better prices. Uwharrie Crystalline Pottery is definitely a Must See stop if you are visiting Seagrove.
3. North Carolina Pottery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
This site displays pottery from the various Seagrove potters and also provides maps of where to find the potters.
Reviewed By nadiner204 - Fayetteville, United States
It was a rainy day but we had planned a day for this trips so we went. We took everyone's suggestion about going here first. Definitely the best idea. There are pottery shops in every other house it seems. But we toured the museum $2.50 each and were able to see the work we liked the best. The lady at the counter then marked them on the map and pointed out the ones close by. It made our trip SO much easier. My husband cannot walk a lot and this was a great help.
4. Jugtown Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Owned by one of the Owens family, a fifth-generation family of potters.
Reviewed By br0werm - West Palm Beach, United States
Absolutely the most wonderful examples/ collection of Seagrove pottery with a museum that gives you a history lesson on the pottery industry in the area. A must see if your in the area.
5. Turn & Burn Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Specialty shop that features traditional salt-glazed and wood-fired stoneware.
6. Seagrove Pottery Gallery
7. Seagrove Creations Pottery Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By B9279IKdavidb
Great place to start your tour of Seagrove potteries. A majority of the top pottery studios are represented and you can get a good preview of which ones you want to visit. Prices here were also good and seemed no different than in the studios themselves.
