Amsterdam Excursions
Delft china
Royal Delftware Factory
The white and blue decorative pottery, the trademark of Royal
Delftware, was influenced by Chinese porcelain brought back from
the east by the tradesmen of the Dutch East India Company. The
Royal Delftware Factory (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles) is the only
remaining earthenware factory in Delft and dates back to the 17th
century. Visitors to the factory can see painting demonstrations,
attend painting workshops or visit the factory's museum and
showroom. Delft is 30 miles (47km) south of Amsterdam, near The
Hague. There is also a showroom in Amsterdam where visitors can
also view a painting demonstration and view an exhibition. The
address is Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 175-179 (on the premises of
Gassan Diamonds).
Address: Rotterdamseweg 196, Delft;
E-mail: tourism@royaldelft.com;
Website: www.royaldelft.com;
Telephone: +31 (0)15 251 2030;
Transport: 15 to 20 minute walk from Delft Central Station;
Opening time: Daily 9am to 5pm (25 March to 1 November) and Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5 pm (2 November to 24 March). Closed between Christmas and New Years Day;
Admission: €6.50 (adults), children under 12 free
