Finch Foundry

Blacksmith at work in the forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

Sign above the entrance Finch Foundry, Devon

Important notice -

Finch Foundry is open from Tuesday 1 June, by pre-booked tour only, subject to government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

The last working water-powered forge in England

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Visitors walking through the cloisters at Tyntesfield

How to book your visit and what to expect

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. From 17 May, we're reopening houses in England and Wales and houses in Northern Ireland are expected to open from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

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	N/A	£5.00
Child	N/A	£2.50
Family	N/A	£12.50
Family, one adult	N/A	£7.50

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...

Free entry for National Trust members.

You'll need to book your visit. Go to 'What's on' for more information.

Finch Foundry

Opening times

Important notice -

Finch Foundry is open from Tuesday 1 June, by pre-booked tour only, subject to government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Please note...

Currently closed. If government restrictions are lifted we'll be opening for pre-booked tours on Tuesday 1 June. You'll need to book your visit. Go to What's on for more information.

Sat 15
Closed
Sun 16
Closed
Mon 17
Closed
Tue 18
Closed
Wed 19
Closed
Thu 20
Closed
Fri 21
Closed
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Saturday 15 May

Sunday 16 May

Monday 17 May

Tuesday 18 May

Wednesday 19 May

Thursday 20 May

Friday 21 May