Wortley Top Forge

The oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world

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Upcoming events



Wortley Top Forge

 

All Open Days are – 10:00 am to 4:00pm

 

The museum is open on Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays from 15th March until 7th November 2026. See Visiting

 

Santa Special Event Day – 2026 – Sunday 13th December

10am to 4pm.

Santa’s Grotto – Separate tickets available on the day

Train & Traction Engine Rides

Food and Craft Stalls – Engine Demonstrations

 

The museum will be open on Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays from March until November 2027.

Dates and details of events to be confirmed.

 

The South Yorkshire Industrial History Society

Membership forms are available at Wortley Top Forge or by post from:

Jayne Wright

5 Newark Way, Mansfield, NG18 4NZ

Please enclose a medium sized stamped, addressed envelope.

Annual Membership currently costs £20.00 for adults and Family Membership £25.00.

Membership runs from 1st May to 30th April each year and includes unlimited free entry to Top Forge, including special event days

Society News

There is now a separate website for South Yorkshire Industrial History Society.       www.syihs.co.uk

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