British Artist Blacksmiths Association AGM

Every year dozens of blacksmiths gather for the annual AGM of the British Artist Blacksmiths Association. This year the AGM is held at the beautiful location of Stratford Park Stroud, The Museum in the Park for the weekend from the 12th to the 14th September 2025.
In the walled garden the blacksmiths will be working on projects themed "Inspired by the garden". But they will also be happy to answer any questions you will have.

During the BABA weekend, The Museum in the park will be open for public as usual and the area where the blacksmiths are working is free of charge!

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1200-1630

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1630

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF

Directions:

Walking The Museum is a short walk from the Stratford Park car park, follow the signs which lead past the front of the Leisure Centre and down into the park, bearing left (see map at the bottom of this page). From Stroud town (if parking in town, or arriving by train) the Museum is a 10 to 15 minute walk. Alternatively catch Bus Number 67 from Merrywalks to Tesco, it is then a two minute walk to the Museum which is across the road from Tesco. Cycling The museum is located north of national route 45 and approximately 1 mile from the end of the spur which goes towards Stroud from Dudbridge, terminating near Bath Road. By car There is free parking in the main Stratford Park Car Park. We have accessible parking at the front of the museum For your Sat Nav our post code is GL5 4AF. Using what3words: ///amounting.embarks.rebounder

Contact on day:

Steve Rook

Telephone number:

+447908544776

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are disabled parking spaces directly outside museum entrance. Step free access is available throughout the museum grounds. There is lift access to the first floor. Trained assistance dogs are welcome in the Museum and Walled Garden. (Well behaved dogs are welcome in the front courtyard). A large print guide, and coloured overlays are available on request at the Reception Desk. A manual wheelchair is available to borrow on request. Our floor plan and introductory tour video of the museum displays may help you pla

Additional information

During the weekend the Museum at the Park is open as usual.

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