Historic houses · South East England
The Forge
In or near Great Haseley.
The Forge — smithy in Thame, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Forge is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "smithy in Thame, South Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7496°, -0.9822°.
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Official information
Thame Museum, located in a historic Magistrates Court House, showcases the rich history of Thame, dating back over 6000 years. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring Tudor wall paintings, local history, and a dedicated gallery for Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Forge is a historic house located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance. The property is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7496, -0.9822
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Thame
- Postcode
- OX9 3AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 1pm to 4pm
- Official site
- thamemuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26300072 (CC0)
- commons: The Forge, 71 High Street, Thame, December 2023.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Forge?
- The Forge is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX9 3AE), in the parish of Thame.
- What is The Forge?
- The Forge — smithy in Thame, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Forge?
- The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX9 3AE.
- Is The Forge a listed building?
- The Forge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Forge a protected site?
- Yes — The Forge is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Forge?
- The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX9 3AE.