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Sedgwick Gunpowder Works Tour

1 Low Park Wood Cottages, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JZ

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking preferred
  • | Walk / Tour

Tour the ruins of Sedgwick gunpowder works. Learn about the gunpowder process, history of the area and the stories of local people.

Take a walk through woodland along the banks of the river Kent. Journey through the gunpowder making process in the ruins of Sedgwick gunpowder works. Learn about the history of the site and its significance in the local area. Hear the stories of the people who lived in the area and worked at the site.

Timings

Friday 11 September:
Tour 1100 & 1330
Tuesday 15 September:
Tour 1100 & 1330
Friday 18 September:
Tour 1100 & 1330
Saturday 19 September:
Tour 1100 & 1330

Location & directions

1 Low Park Wood Cottages, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JZ

Directions:
Postcode also covers the other side of the river, be sure you are on the West side. You can follow signs or directions towards Kendal Caravan and Motorhome Club. Close to the location there will be signs directing you to parking places.
Contact on day:
Sizergh Visitor Reception

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Call ahead to Visitor Reception at Sizergh Castle to book a place.

Accessibility details

There are no facilities at the site itself but Sizergh Castle is less than 5 minutes drive away, there you will find all the facilities you might need.

Additional information

Max number of people:
16
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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