Industrial Heritage Tours
Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Now a peaceful haven for nature, the woods and parkland at Acorn Bank can tell the stories of a very different time. Find out more about Acorn Bank's industrial heritage with a volunteer-led guided tour - you'll explore the woods and the working watermill to discover this hidden history.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Sign up at the Shepherds Hut when you arrive.
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Shepherds Hut.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy footwear and, if needed, waterproof clothing.
- Accessibility
Woodland paths are surfaced but do feature protruding trees roots in places. Some paths have a steep gradient unsuitable for wheelchairs. Access to the watermill is via steep stone steps.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Acorn Bank from 19 July to 31 August. Normal admission applies.
Festival of Archaeology
Drop in as staff, volunteers and archaeologist Chris Scott see if they can uncover what may remain below the surface on the lawn above the ancient ha-ha.
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Join Kate Rawles, who cycled the length of South America on a self-built bamboo bike, for tales of brilliant and brave environmentalists and extraordinary landscapes.