Natural landmarks · South West England
The Old Forge
In or near Maer.
The Old Forge — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Glen Denny — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Old Forge is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Official information
The Heritage Centre at The Castle offers visitors a chance to explore the local history of Bude and its surroundings. It features themed areas, special exhibits, and archives showcasing various aspects of the region's cultural heritage, including the life of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Forge is located in South-West England. This establishment is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or architectural style are not provided. It serves as a representation of the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8283, -4.5490
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bude-Stratton
- Postcode
- EX23 8LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 01288 357300
- Official site
- www.thecastlebude.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6776899686 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Forge?
- The Old Forge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 8LQ), in the parish of Bude-Stratton.
- What is The Old Forge?
- The Old Forge — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Forge?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 8LQ.
- Is The Old Forge a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Forge is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Old Forge free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Forge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Forge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 8LQ. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.