Open Day at Force Crag Mine for the Festival of Archaeology

Brought to you by National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for the rare opportunity to explore the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.

The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!

Last entry at 2:30pm

£5 per person

For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4iQKkKZ

To make this event more inclusive, we would like to offer transport for those who may have difficulty getting to the mine under their own steam. To book your place, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3kM2XI5

You may also like the following events from National Trust - North & West Lake District:

• Next Saturday, 9th August, 08:00 pm, Full Moon Circle in Keswick
• This September, 19th September, 10:15 am, Heritage Open Days - History of the Borrowdale Rainforest Guided Walk in Keswick
• This September, 20th September, 05:00 am, Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine in Lake Milton

Also check out other Festivals in Lake Milton, Performances in Lake Milton, Arts events in Lake Milton.