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Finch Foundry
Sticklepath, South West England
A Victorian water-powered forge with working wheels and clanging hammers.
- Cost
- Paid
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Finch Foundry is a National Trust site where three waterwheels still drive hammers and grinding machines. Demonstrations run on certain days. There's a small tea room on site.
Good to know
- Check demonstration days
- Walk the river path nearby
- Best time
- Demonstration days
- Open
- Seasonal
- Getting there
- Car park near the foundry
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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