Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park Set in open parkland, alongside a stretch of the Ashby Canal.
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Moira Furnace is a blast furnace that produced iron from 1806, now restored to an outstanding landmark.

We've got an exciting June planned, which event are you most excited for?
01/06/2026

We've got an exciting June planned, which event are you most excited for?

What a June we have lined up! Who's coming to visit us over June?
28/05/2026

What a June we have lined up! Who's coming to visit us over June?

What a sunny start to the May Half Term! Has everyone been enjoying the sunshine, and staying safe in this heat? Don't f...
26/05/2026

What a sunny start to the May Half Term! Has everyone been enjoying the sunshine, and staying safe in this heat?

Don't forget we are open on Thursday and Friday this week, as well as the weekend!

Don't forget, it's the May half term starting Monday, so we will be open from 10am-4pm every day but Wednesday! What's y...
24/05/2026

Don't forget, it's the May half term starting Monday, so we will be open from 10am-4pm every day but Wednesday!

What's your favourite activity at Moira Furnace?

It's winding up to be a beautiful weekend, so why not come to the Furnace for a day out? But if you can't make it this w...
22/05/2026

It's winding up to be a beautiful weekend, so why not come to the Furnace for a day out?

But if you can't make it this weekend, guess what? We are open every day apart from Wednesday next week for the May half term!

Did you know we have connections to American History? Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Earl of Moira, who funded the building of the...
20/05/2026

Did you know we have connections to American History? Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Earl of Moira, who funded the building of the Furnace, was a part of the American War of Independence!

What do you think of our proper sized mug? We've got a display of some of the weird and wonderful Moira Pottery in our m...
18/05/2026

What do you think of our proper sized mug? We've got a display of some of the weird and wonderful Moira Pottery in our museum, and we are open tomorrow (Tuesday 19 May) from 10am if you'd like to come down and explore the museum for only £4 per adult and £2 per child.

We've had a great few days at the canal festival, and have decided to put on a little surprise, we're opening the museum...
17/05/2026

We've had a great few days at the canal festival, and have decided to put on a little surprise, we're opening the museum and gift shop on Tuesday 19 May from 10am-4pm for everyone to enjoy! So if you're free and would like to explore our restored museum away from the weekend crowds, why not pop in and visit us?

We've had a lovely first day of the canal festival, and cannot wait for tomorrow when we get to do it all over again! Wh...
16/05/2026

We've had a lovely first day of the canal festival, and cannot wait for tomorrow when we get to do it all over again! Who's coming?

Address

Furnace Lane
Moira
DE126AT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441283224667

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