Finch Foundry

Blacksmith at work at Finch Foundry, Devon

Sign above the entrance Finch Foundry, Devon

Blacksmith at work in the forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Finch Foundry is closed.

The last working water-powered forge in England

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open to visit. Shops are also open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. When space is available, particularly on weekdays, pre-booking isn't always necessary. But to guarantee entry, please always book in advance, especially at busier times like weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Finch Foundry

Our work

Ben Shapcott, Foundry Manager, Finch Foundry, Devon

A typical day, or not so typical day

A Foundry Manager needs a myriad of skills and great flexibility to face the challenges of an average day.

Finch Foundry

History

The Finch's

The Finch family, Finch Foundry, Devon

Meet the family

The family behind the foundry - meet the people that created the Finch empire.

Rebecca Finch

Rebecca Finch re-established Finch Foundry as a major player in the tool industry.

A billhook being used for hedging

Tools for the job

Spring time tools for farmers, thatchers and gardeners.

Tools on display at Finch Foundry, Devon

The missing 34 years

What happened to Finch Foundry when the Finch family business closed down?

Finch Foundry

Art and collections

Rebecca's chair, Finch Foundry, Devon

Rebecca's chair

Rebecca Finch owned and ran Finch Foundry from 1885 to 1891. Although this was a short period of time, Rebecca made big changes to the business.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Finch Foundry on the National Trust Collections website

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Bright blue skies above castle drogo, lawn in the foreground.

Castle Drogo

Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight

Fingle Bridge in May

Fingle Bridge

A calm spot over the River Teign with unspoilt woods

The Whitelady Waterfall surrounded by lush green growth

Lydford Gorge

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall

View down over parkland, Parke, Devon

Parke

A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside

An ancient oak tree at Dunsland, North Devon

Dunsland

A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history

The River Dart in May, Hembury Woods, Devon

Hembury and Holne Woods

Lichen-clad, ancient oak woodland valleys following the River Dart

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Finch Foundry

Prices

Foundry

	Gift Aid	Standard
Adult	£8.80	£7.90
Child	£4.40	£3.95
Family	£22.00	£19.75
1 adult, 2 children	£13.20	£11.85

What is Gift Aid?

Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.

Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:

Gift Aid Admission
Standard Admission

If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.

Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:

	Gift Aid	Standard
Amount paid by visitor	£11.00	£10.00
Tax refund from Government*	£2.75	£0.00
Total received by the National Trust	£13.75	£10.00

*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

Please note...

Finch Foundry

Opening times

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Finch Foundry is closed.

Please note...

Currently closed. Opening arrangements for 2021 are being confirmed and will be updated here soon.

Thu 6
Closed
Fri 7
Closed
Sat 8
Closed
Sun 9
Closed
Mon 10
Closed
Tue 11
Closed
Wed 12
Closed
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Thursday 6 May

Friday 7 May

Saturday 8 May

Sunday 9 May

Monday 10 May

Tuesday 11 May

Wednesday 12 May