Fernhurst Furnace

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Fernhurst Furnace The remains of Fernhurst Furnace, also known as North Park Furnace, are some of the best preserved in the Sussex Weald.

The iron industry flourished here in the 17th and 18th centuries using local ore, charcoal and water power. The untouched nature of the site and the rural surrounding belie the production of cast iron, tools and cannon which was effectively the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Even though there are many ‘hammer/furnace’ ponds throughout East and West Sussex, many people know little about the great historical and social importance of this bygone industry.

We hope you enjoyed the cake (and your time with us in Fernhurst this year). We’d love to hear about your visitor experi...
13/09/2026

We hope you enjoyed the cake (and your time with us in Fernhurst this year).

We’d love to hear about your visitor experience, the parts you enjoyed and where you think there’s room for improvement.

Please comment here, leave a review, or drop us a direct message.

THANK YOUTo all our visitors, exhibitors and volunteers who helped to make our 2026 open weekend such a success.It’s our...
13/09/2026

THANK YOU

To all our visitors, exhibitors and volunteers who helped to make our 2026 open weekend such a success.

It’s our aim to preserve the unique remains of the furnace site, and to continue telling the story of its amazing history. We can only do that with the help of everyone who gives up their time and because of folk who make generous donations to our charity.

We deeply appreciate your support.

With thanks from Robin, Carla, Pat, Sam and all the team.

(More photos and videos to follow)

13/09/2026

We’re waking up for day two of our open weekend.

FREE ENTRY

Live blacksmithing, civil war skirmish, wood turning, rural crafts to explore, have-a-go archery and den building.

Woodland b**r tent - hot food - ice cream

Open 10:30 to 17:00 today.

13/09/2026

Today at Fernhurst from 10:30 - Living History

We have a tented village showing bygone living arrangements, with craft demonstrations and a chance to get hands-on with historic clothing and domestic implements.

We are open from 10:30 today (Sunday)

12/09/2026

Looking for a new hat? We’ve got you covered with a splendid range from Doris, one of our sole traders at Fernhurst this weekend.

Gates open from 10:30 tomorrow (Sunday).

12/09/2026

A popular attraction is the Sealed Knot with their demonstrations and skirmishes. This year there are two cannons adding a little extra noise to proceedings.

Sunday’s demonstrations are at 11:45 and 15:30.

A great day in Fernhurst today, we do it all again tomorrow.Gates open from 10:30.
12/09/2026

A great day in Fernhurst today, we do it all again tomorrow.

Gates open from 10:30.

FREE DAY OUT in Fernhurst Your opportunity to explore hidden history in the woods, with a civil war skirmish and rural c...
12/09/2026

FREE DAY OUT in Fernhurst

Your opportunity to explore hidden history in the woods, with a civil war skirmish and rural crafts.

Woodland b**r tent - hot food - ice cream

Gates open at 10:30 today.11:00 - tour of the furnace site11:45 - sealed knot demonstration
12/09/2026

Gates open at 10:30 today.

11:00 - tour of the furnace site

11:45 - sealed knot demonstration

THIRST AIDOur woodland b**r tent is back, stocked with some of langham_brewery’s best barrels. Hip-hop (4%)Best bitter ...
11/09/2026

THIRST AID

Our woodland b**r tent is back, stocked with some of langham_brewery’s best barrels.

Hip-hop (4%)
Best bitter (4.5%)
Warou (3.3%)
Voyager l***r (3.2%)
+ non-alcoholic options, w**e and soft drinks

From 10:30 on Saturday and Sunday

Address

Vann Road
Fernhurst
GU27

Telephone

+441428654088

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