Opening Times
Opening Times
Tuesday - Friday
10am - 4pm
Saturday
9am - 4pm
Monday & Sunday
Closed
Directions
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Monday - Thursday
9am - 5:30pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
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Is it free to enter? YES for kids!

Nominal charge for:
OAPs
NHS
Locals (SY Postcodes)
Refugees
Food Bank Users
Armed Forces
Blue Badge Holders
Carers
Facebook Top Fans
£5.00

KIDS ALWAYS FREE!

Routine Adult Peak Season Charge: £7.50

Are you open on a Saturday? YES!

Do you allow dogs? YES!
(All outdoor spaces and outdoor café area)

Something for all the family!

(Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information)

BIC

Our Forge Café

Our Forge Café is open serving an array of delicious and mouth-watering goodies. We have a range of seating indoors & outdoors which can be used throughout your visit. We also have a wonderful undercover garden room with abundant fresh air and a large canopy area with plenty of seating!

Please see our fabulous breakfast and lunch menus below. If you have any dietary requirements, don’t hesitate to get in contact to find out more about what our café is currently offering!

We do try to cater for all allergen requirements, but we cannot guarantee that our kitchen uses equipment that is contamination free. If you have concerns please discuss with our staff, and you can also find information on food allergens here.

Our Afternoon Tea Experience

Our famous “Afternoon Tea Experience” is a firm favourite among our visitors.

From mouth-watering chips to the tastiest of cakes, our renown Afternoon Tea is not one to miss out on!

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Breakfast

Here at the Ironworks, we pride ourselves on being able to offer delicious, home-made options for the whole family.

From a full English breakfast, to French toast served with maple syrup and bacon or a fresh fruit compote, our breakfast menu is served between 10am and 11:15am.

Lunch Menu

Whether you prefer a classic option, such as our popular local sausage roll, or our innovative chef’s specials, our lunch menu caters for a multitude of different tastes.

With food served until 3pm, our Forge café will be waiting for you for a well-deserved fuel up after taking a wander around our sculpture displays and trails.

Our lunch menu is served between 11:30am and 3:00pm.

Children’s Menu

We have a fantastic range of dishes designed especially for the little ones!

From classics such as fish fingers, fries and beans, to a jacket potato with salad garnish, we want to make sure the smaller members of your family are catered for.

Dairy & Gluten Free Menus

We do our best to cater for a variety of dietary requirements, and our chefs have created these menus full of delicious dairy free or gluten free food.

Vegan Menu

For all our visitors who prefer a plant-based option, we have a dedicated vegan menu just for you! Using vegan alternatives, we can offer vegan-friendly classics as well as dishes with a vegan twist. Take a look at our menu below.

Vegetarian Menu

If you are looking for a vegetarian option, our chefs have created this dedicated vegetarian menu for you to choose from! From Eggs Cypriot to Jacket Potatoes, we aim to cover all the traditional favourites.

Cakes and Sweet Treats

We think our bakers are some of the best in the business, and our home baked cakes, scones and tray bakes will satisfy any sweet tooth out there!

Our cake counter changes daily, and we always like to add seasonal options in with the classic favourites to ensure you find a slice of something you fancy.

And don’t forget our delicious ice cream offerings! From classic vanilla, to refreshing mango sorbet, to plant based salted caramel, we have a wonderful array of flavours available.

Really interesting place. We enjoyed walking around the art displays and the shops, but also enjoyed lunch in the cafe. We are vegan and there were lovely choices. All in all a fab day out for us all.

Racra,

Afternoon tea, absolutely gorgeous and plenty of it.
Yummy sandwiches, pots of tea and gorgeous cakes. The highlight is the mahoosive scones with cream n jam.
Service was top class. Lee and Charlotte were attentive and nothing too much trouble.

Joann, Manchester

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