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MOIRA FURNACE & COUNTRY PARK
Furnace Lane, Moira DE12 6AT
Tel: 01283 224667 or 07976 673858
Operated by Moira Furnace Museum Trust. An impressive iron-making blast furnace built by the Earl of Moira in 1804. Fully restored and houses a new industrial history exhibition. The site also features lime kilns, a woodland, a group of small workshops and the restored Ashby Canal complete with narrowboats.
Events throughout the year. Education programme for pre-booked groups. Tow paths and cycle routes around the site and nearby country park. Tea Room and craft workshops. Admission charges only apply to the furnace museum and canal trips.
Boat trips along the canal, through the Moira Lock to Conkers and back takes 1hr 15mins.
Furnace Opening Times: April-September Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm including Bank Holiday Mondays. October-March, Wednesday-Sunday 11.00am-4pm includng Bank Holiday Mondays.
Free access to woodland, country park, canal towpath and children's play area. Towpath connects to
Conkers
Admission Charges:
Guided Tour - Adults £2, Children/Concessions £1, Family 2+3 £6.
Non Guided Tour - Adults £1, Children/Concessions 50p
Canal Boat Trips - standard journey approx 30 mins. Adults £3.50, Children/Concessions £2.50, Family 2+3 £10
Disabled visitors: Access to and around attraction, specially adapted toilets and designated parking area.
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