BELLEEK village is a charming one - lined with colourful flowers, well groomed houses and rich in qualities provide a warm welcome for the visitor.

The award-winning Visitor centre at Belleek Pottery offers a fascinating and enjoyable insight to the life and times of a renowned company which has become a global icon for Irish design and craft skills.

The centre is one of the most popular in Northern Ireland as it offers a guided tour of the complete pottery process during which time, all guests are afforded the opportunity to meet the craftspeople and see first hand the complete process of china making, you may even be invited to participate!

Following the tour - a visit to the Museum is a must. Here Belleek Pottery's rich heritage is illustrated with magnificent creations from every Belleek period as well as Masterpieces like the Exhibition Centrepiece in the entrance hallway and the exquisite Prisoner of Love once stolen by Art Thieves.

A visit to the Belleek Showroom could be described as a visit to Aladdin's Cave, such is the variety with must-haves from the Classic Shamrock collection, special giftware for weddings, new baby and Christmas.

The new Contemporary range of Belleek Living and Casual Dining By Belleek are bold new modern designs and whilst modern they still draw on the skills and materials which have been the pride of Belleek for Centuries.

The Collections' Corner contains good value for money with many retired lines at good prices too for those who want to take a souvenir or add a classic touch of Irish history to their home.

A visit to Belleek would not be complete without a snack of lunch served on what else but - the finest Belleek tableware.

The centre is open seven days a week from March through to December with Tours running from Monday to Friday.