Fernhurst FurnaceOpen Weekend at the Fernhurst Furnace
Step back in time to an age when Fernhurst was home to important iron works which manufactured cannons – the Fernhurst Furnace
A unique, free, historical event at the site of the Fernhurst Furnace.
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Dog owners – beware of musket and cannon fire!
Open Weekend Event 10:30am - 5:00pm:
Events
| 11:00 | Furnace Tour | Furnace Site |
| 11:15 | Falconry Display (Saturday only) | Arena |
| 11:45 | Sealed Knot demonstrations | Arena |
| 12:00 | Tour of Furnace | Furnace Site |
| 12:15 | Local Lamb Roast available | Track to the pond |
| 12:45 | Falconry Display (Saturday only) | Arena |
| 14:00 | Tour of Furnace (by Robin) | Furnace Site |
| 15:00 | Tour of Furnace (by Pat) | Furnace Site |
| 15:30 | Falconry Display (Saturday Only) | Arena |
| 15:30 | Sealed Knot - Civil War Skirmish | Arena |
| 16:00 | Tour of Furnace | Furnace Site |
| 17:00 | Event Closes | |
| Blacksmithing Demos (Sunday Only) | Track to the pond | |
| All day | Live archaeology | Furnace Site |
| Ice cream, cakes, bacon butties, soft-drinks & local beers | Field and track |
Displays and Activities
| Butser Ancient Farm | Educational display |
| Sealed Knot | Parade, skirmish and demonstrations by Sir Marmaduke Rawdon’s Regiment of Foote |
| Gosport Living History Society | 17th Century living history experience |
| Wealden Iron Research Group | Expert knowledge on the iron industry in the Sussex, Kent and Surrey Weald |
| Ordnance Society | History of ordnance and artillery |
| Blacksmithing | Demonstrations by Joe Tyler |
| Walking Sticks | The Whittling Woodpecker, Ken Wood |
| Chestnut Carving | A variety of products by Rosie Watkins |
| Coppice Products | Handmade items by Chris Letchford |
| Living history | Sarah Liscoe and friends |
| Den Building | In the woods off the track |
| Bodging / pole lathe | Demonstrations by Johnny Gribble |
| Aunt Sally | On the track to the pond |
| Petersfield Archery | Your chance to practice target archery |
| Copper Smelting | Demonstrations by Fergus Milton |
| South Downs Folk Singers | Joyful songs from the South Downs |
| Bodging | Demonstrations by Mark Alery |
| Sussex Wildlife Trust | Information and display |
| RSPB | Information and display |
The weekend is entirely organised by volunteers; if you’ve enjoyed the event please consider supporting us .
