The Smithy, Mere Brow - “peep in at the doorway”
29 The Gravel, Mere Brow, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6JX
Built in 1875, the Smithy at Mere Brow was an essential service, with the blacksmiths making and repairing all kinds of tools as well as working as farriers. It was also an important meeting place within the village and the blacksmith was often also the local dentist and barber!
After years of being used for various other businesses, the building is once again a traditional smithy. This event provides an opportunity to “peep in at the doorway” of the smithy, it is not a blacksmithing demonstration event.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1400
Location & directions
29 The Gravel, Mere Brow, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6JX
- Directions:
- By car: drive to Mere Brow Village Hall, 65 The Gravel, Mere Brow, PR4 6JX to park your car then walk the short distance to the smithy at 29 The Gravel.
- Contact on day:
- Paul Sherman
- Telephone number:
- +447909441706
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The smithy does not have any on site parking. Car parking for all visitors will be available at the nearby Mere Brow Village Hall, 65 The Gravel, Mere Brow, PR4 6JX. Due to the small size of the smithy, visitors will be restricted to standing at the door.
