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Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend
Vann Road, Fernhurst, Vanlands, Fernhurst, West Sussex GU27 3NJ
Saturday 14 Sep 2024 and Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Sat 14 Sep:1030-1700; Sun 15 Sep:1030-1630; Free Entry.
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Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend
Heritage Open Day: See the recently conserved Wealden Blast Furnace site. Admire the Sealed Knot skirmish. Many demonstrations, displays and refreshments. Country location in beautiful woodland. Guided tours. This Wealden Blast Furnace site has recently been conserved and there will be guided tours to explain what happened, when ship's cannon were made here and why the conservation project was required. There are many other attractions including a demonstration of how to load and fire a musket as well as pole lathe wood turning, beam hewing from a round tree trunk, wool spinning and much more. Refreshment will be available which include tea and cakes, roast lamb and a veggie alternative all washed down with local beer.