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Wortley Top Forge

Sheffield

Discover the oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world at Wortley Top Forge.

Opening Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10:00am until 4:00pm, 15th March until 7th November 2026; contact in person at the Forge 9am to 3pm on Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the year

Price £5.00 for Adults, £3.00 for Concessions (O.A.P.s) and £1 for Children (Under 16); includes all day parking and a guided tour of the site; group visits charge per person is £6.00

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Plenty of room for children to run around safely, picnic places, train rides, and guides can show youngsters working waterwheels and engines; www.tripswithatot.com includes the Forge in its suggestions.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Wortley Top Forge is the oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world, a water-powered heavy iron forge with history traced back to at least 1640 and best known for wrought iron railway axles hammer-welded between 1840 and closing around 1910. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Industrial Museum with original water wheels, water-powered drop hammers, a 1900s Machine Shop, and steam engines including the 1897 'Elizabeth'. The site includes working exhibits and an adjoining 1750s building.

When to go

Opening calendar

Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10:00am until 4:00pm, 15th March until 7th November 2026; contact in person at the Forge 9am to 3pm on Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the year

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: £5.00 for Adults, £3.00 for Concessions (O.A.P.s) and £1 for Children (Under 16); includes all day parking and a guided tour of the site; group visits charge per person is £6.00

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

🧒 Ages 5–16Baby Change facilitiesdisabled ToiletToilets close to the parking areaCoffee, tea and biscuits can be provided for groupsMiniature Passenger Carrying Railwaypicnic area

Accessibility: Historic site with grass or gravel surfaces; in dry weather wheelchair access possible to most areas, possibly with volunteer assistance due to slopes; main Forge building has level access except around the Blower Wheel where steep steps lead to a platform; access to Workshop Buildings via narrow gauge railway route; inside Blacksmiths floor is level, but steep and narrow steps restrict access into Foundry and Joiners shop; disabled Toilet available.
Parking: All day parking included in admission; main gates 13ft wide, suitable for large modern coaches; parking area has room for coaches to turn round and wait; some access routes have height restrictions on approach roads.
Dogs: Not provided yet

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