Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Hamsterley
County Durham
NE17 7RS
Tel: +44 0191 269 1205
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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All Types | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Recent Reviews:
- MedEnglandEnglandTrip Type:Friends getawayEarliest, last and most complete Cementation Furnace in BritainWednesday, 6th May 2015This historic building complex is owned by English Heritage and is the earliest (c1730), last and most complete cementation furnace in Britain. Cementation is the process of taking Wrought Iron and... Read full review
- john eGateshead, United KingdomTrip Type:Familyrestored steel furnaceSaturday, 22nd September 2018The steel furnace itself is interesting, with a useful interpretation board, and quite easily accessed. Its worth exploring the area between the site and the river too, with a nice walk to Blackhall... Read full review
- Allen HNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdomon a walkWednesday, 28th August 2019A very old furnace with an insight into how we lived and made iron back when I was young. Very interesting place Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads.
Provider Features
- In countryside
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Access Information
Opening Times
Derwentcote Steel Furnace (2 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2020) |
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* Any reasonable time during daylight hours (Grounds only - no access to Furnace). Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.