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The Loughborough Bellfoundry is open for visitors!
Explore this page to find out more about visiting the last major bellfoundry in Britain, or contact us direct.
*Please note that the museum will close for a major refurbishment in September 2022. If you wish to visit the museum and take a tour, we strongly recommend booking a slot before September 1st.
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*Please note that the museum will close for a major refurbishment in September 2022.
FULL FOUNDRY TOURS
Full Foundry Tours bring you up close to the manufacturing process by taking you around the bellmaking workshops in the main factory building.
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Full Foundry Tours usually take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm. Follow the link above to check availability.
The Bellfoundry Museum is usually open for drop in visits on Mondays, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm (note that this does not include the Full Foundry Tour, as it is limited to the museum spaces). Contact us direct for more information.
Please be aware that the museum will be closed to visitors on Mondays 6 June and 13 June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Opening Times
Details of available museum visit slots and tour tickets can be found above. As the world reopens, we will further update our regular opening hours.
School visits
Educating the next generation about the importance of the Loughborough Bellfoundry is essential if we are to protect the site for years to come.
As part of our mission to revive and restore the bellfoundry, we are looking to work with local schools to develop a new education programme at the Bellfoundry Museum. This might involve bringing your class to visit us, or our Heritage Engagement Officer coming out to you.
If you are interested in organising a school, community or uniformed group visit contact us today!
Curriculum
Tours can also be tailored to fulfill the needs of the curriculum and have a more artistic or scientific focus.
We have also created a whole host of free resources for you to use in the classroom or on your visit!
