Welcome to the Cunning Artificer’s Discworld Emporium.
In his introduction to the original Discworld Companion, Terry Pratchett writes:
‘Fantasy is like alcohol – too much is bad for you, a little bit makes the world a better place. Like an exercise bicycle it takes you nowhere, but it just might tone up the muscles that will. Daydreaming got us where we are today: early on in our evolution we learned to let our minds wander so well that they started coming back with souvenirs.’
When your mind has wandered through the mean streets of Ankh-Morpork, we like to think we help provide the souvenirs.
If you are even a moderate reader of Terry’s prodigious output, finding your way round this website should be reasonably straightforward and even occasionally make sense. If you are new to Discworld, or are looking for a present for a friend or loved one, the section in the Shop devoted to Gifts for Discworld Fans is probably the least confusing area.
For the full experience – and, be warned, this is not for the faint-hearted – we have a shop in Wincanton in Somerset, half an hour from Stonehenge, in the middle of some delicious countryside, and near to some of Somerset’s finest cider makers. Here we can offer the serious collector or casual reader some of the finest ever Discworld creations, along with all the Discworld books that are in print, but it’s also a place to meet with other fans or use as a starting point for holidays or weekend breaks.
A place where you're taken as read. A place where Discworld becomes real.
So real, in fact, that we are also the official Ankh-Morpork Consulate Office, the official Wincanton branch of the Ankh-Morpork Post Office and of the Royal Ankh-Morpork Savings Bank, all in a town which is now officially twinned with Ankh-Morpork.
As if that isn't fun enough, we organise events at least twice a year to which Discworld fans can come and mingle with like-minded folk and do extremely silly things in the name of charity - you will find information about these in our News section.
About our products
The buildings are what originally attracted Discworld fans to us, and earned Bernard Terry’s nickname, The Cunning Artificer. Although we will not be making many new ones, we still have a few available, and most are limited editions.
You will also find that we sell plenty more: jewellery in pewter and silver, games, pewter hooks and keyrings, t-shirts, bags, posters and, of course, stamps. Like the cast pieces they are all inspired by Discworld, and they are also made with care and craft.
How to find us
Wincanton is just off the A303, about 30 miles west of Stonehenge.
From the A303 follow signs to the town centre. At the roundabout, notice that Wincanton is officially twinned with Ankh Morpork. You will enter a one way system, follow the road round past the church and up a hill. At the market place keep going up the hill. Our Emporium is on the left hand side of the road as you go up the hill. Just after you pass our shop there is a turning on the right hand side into a free car park.
If you are planning a visit to the area here are a few local places to stay at.
A map of the town with us circled in red (courtesy of Multimap) can be found here.
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday Closed
Sunday By appointment only - Please phone us in advance
Bank Holidays Normally we're closed. Best to phone ahead of time if you're coming a long way.
