Bannock Farm Press

See how printing was done in the middle of the last century. Most of our equipment is from the 1950s and 1960s. See the presses in action printing stationery items. Visitors can participate in traditional printing and set their own names in type and print on a small hand press.
During the day we hope to have one of our hot metal casting machines (Intertype and Ludlow) working to show how type slugs are cast and printed. Apart from visitors printing their own memento there is also the opportunity to purchase letterpress printed stationery items.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1600

Tuesday 16 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Bannock Farm, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4TG

Directions:

Bannock Farm is a large cream house by the side of a country lane, Pawlett Road, the workshop is part of the new barn behind the house. There is plenty of parking on site.

Contact on day:

Nigel Goldsmith

Telephone number:

+447443393035

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Pre booking is preferred so we can enable guest to get the most from their visit.

Booking contact name:

Nigel Goldsmith

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

14 Jul 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Everyone is welcome but it should be noted that printing is potentially a dirty business and no guarantees can be given as to the cleanliness of the working environment. Please wear older clothes so you can enjoy participating in the event.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

6

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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