Wortley Top Forge

The oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world

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Contact us

In Person – during our normal opening hours at the Forge.

By Post – letters should be addressed to:

The Site Coordinator (who can advise on hire of the site for other activities e.g. Photo shoots):
Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum
Forge Lane
Thurgoland
S35 7DN

By email –  tedyoungwtf@gmail.com

Home telephone number: 01226 763 896

By Telephone – call the museum on 07716 196845.  This is a mobile phone which should be answered in person during normal opening hours. A text message can be left. A land line has proved difficult to maintain.

Party bookings

Please contact the Site Coordinator (details above) for Party Booking details

Wortley Top Forge is administered by the South Yorkshire Trades Historical Trust. Registered charity no 1093233 · Log in