Finch Foundry is a 19th-century water-powered forge situated in the village of Sticklepath near Okehampton, Devon, England. It was originally used to …See more
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Aug 24, 2024
Fascinating tour around the 19th century foundry, including demonstrations of the water-powered hammers and other tools. Really interesting look at early industrial life on Dartmoor, with insight int… Full review by RW1688
Jun 21, 2024
Loved this place, water powered industrial heritage. We booked for a tour on our way to our holiday. We booked a later tour just in case we got held up on the motorway, they fitted us in an hour earl… Full review by Z3324MJvickic
May 24, 2024
Very interesting visit to Finch Foundry. Unfortunately the launder was awaiting repair so the foundry was not actually working which is the only reason it’s not got top marks . Hopefully it will soo… Full review by robertc946
Is this attraction mainly indoors? We're looking for something to do on a rainy day!
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i agree with the other reply, talk was ever hour bit outs lasted about 30 to 40 mins and there are 2 other parts to see inside but you have to go outside to get to each one, the river is also …
i agree with the other reply, talk was ever hour bit outs lasted about 30 to 40 mins and there are 2 other parts to see inside but you have to go outside to get to each one, the river is also a big part of it so a rainy couple of hours but not all day.
Do they have talks/demonstrations on every day? We're visiting on Friday 11th August? Thanks
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We just happened to be there at the correct time. There are a number of demonstrations given throughout the day. Check out the upstairs museum while you wait for the next presentation.
Sorry, no we visited in the afternoon when it was rather wet. The pubs are good around there and people I think earlier had eaten there (locals) ofthat helps.
I am not 100% sure but I think the answer would be no, there is not a lot of space and it is full of machinery but there is a large green space at the rear where you could take a dog, best …
I am not 100% sure but I think the answer would be no, there is not a lot of space and it is full of machinery but there is a large green space at the rear where you could take a dog, best check on the NT web site
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