Smithy Heritage Centre

The Smithy is based in an original Blacksmith's Forge on Kiln Lane that was still operating until the late 1970's.

The Smithy has a FREE permanent exhibition or original artefacts that detail the heritage of Eccleston. Maps, photographs and documents relating to the area are available for casual browsing or more serious research.

Discover the skills of the Farmer, the Blacksmith, the Wheelwright, the Farrier, and other local craftsmen. Amongst these displays are some of the original tools from the site that were used in the forge and the Wheelwright's shop.

The Education Room is available for school groups and contains a display relating to Eccleston's Tudor history. Privalte Visits and Group Visits are also catered for.

For the younger visitors, there are a number of hands-on interactive displays, including puzzles and costumes, seasonal craft events also bring the subjects to life.

The Smithy Heritage Centre also host two temporary exhibitions per season, each lasting around three months. Past exhibitions have ranged from dinosaurs to Victorian home life, toys and games to archaeological finds.

A wide selection of interests is catered for at the Smithy Heritage Centre and admission is completely FREE- why not come and visit and see?

The facility is fully Accessible Facilities and has limited on site parking.
The attraction is open from Easter from 1pm until 4pm Saturday and Sundays.