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John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum

Industrial Heritage

LEICS & RUTLAND HERITAGE FORUM

Contact

Mary Barrass

01509 212241

Address

Freehold Street,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire,
LE11 1AR

Details

The museum is currently only open as part of a pre-arranged Works tour. Part of the world's largest working bellfoundry. The museum shows the craft techniques of moulding, casting, tuning and the fitting up of bells.

Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop

Disabled access Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs) Guided tours for groups Smoking not allowed

Visitors using a wheelchair can access the ground floor area and all of the works tour. "The upper floor requires negotiation of a staircase. Visitors should note that the tour takes over an hour with standing involved." (from John Taylor website). Translations in other European languages can be accommodated, please ask for details.

Opening details

Group visits must book in advance. Open some Saturdays - phone for details. Occasional evening or Sunday tours available (please phone for details). Call in advance to confirm availability. Tours arranged.

Prices

Admission to Museum only: adults: £4.00; children (6 to 16) £2.00

For visits to the Museum please telephone before travelling to confirm opening times as the Museum is closed when tours are taking place

Full tours of the Museum and Works are for Groups of 10 or more people and by prior arrangement only.

It may be possible to join an existing tour if there are spaces available.

Please telephone the Main Works on 01509 212241 and speak to Mary for details.