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Find out when Finch Foundry is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs on leads are welcome everywhere at Finch Foundry. Find out what facilities are available so that you can get the most from your visit. Please be aware that it can get very loud inside the forge when the machinery is working.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Finch Foundry is a three pawprint rated place.
Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You’ll be able to take your dog to most areas. These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs on leads are welcome everywhere at Finch Foundry.
Entry to the foundry is only available as part of a guided tour which your dog is welcome to join.
There is a small garden to explore, and walks along the river can be started from the Finch Foundry car park.
It can get very loud inside the forge when the machinery is working. Please speak to the welcome team if you have any concerns.
Water bowls can be found outside visitor welcome. Short leads can be borrowed from the welcome team.
There are tether points for dogs on the picnic tables in the garden.
There is a dog waste bin in the car park, and if you need a waste bag please ask one of the team.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Finch Foundry is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for you and your dog to explore, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks and gardens to visit nearby. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our Canine Code and pawprint rating system, created in partnership with Forthglade, to help plan your visit.
Finch Foundry is open for guided tours, and booking is recommended to guarantee entry. If you're planning a visit to Finch Foundry, read this article to find out everything you need to know.
Take a guided tour of Finch Foundry to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the last working water-powered forge in England and hear the stories of the people who worked there.
A short circular walk following the River Taw and taking in Tarka Bridge and the water channel that powers Finch Foundry.
There are plenty of dog-friendly spots to keep tails wagging in Devon. Your dog can enjoy splashing with all four paws in the sea or sniffing out treasure on a woodland walk.