Directions
Do I need to book in advance?
You can buy tickets on the door, but we recommend booking online to guarantee your tickets!
Kids under 12 FREE?
One free child ticket with every paying adult ticket, any additional children are charged at £5.00
Entrance Pricing:
Day Pass – £14
Parking – £4
Opening Times?
Tues – Fri: 9:30am-4pm
Sat: 9am-4pm
Do we need to book for the Cafe?
No need to book! Please note we kindly request no picnics on site, as we rely on our café sales to help maintain our wonderful sculpture park.
Do you allow dogs?
Yes, in all outdoor spaces and outdoor café area!
Creating Your Dream Staircase
We know that things can get a little confusing when it comes to staircases, stair spindles, and brackets, so we’re hoping we can clear everything up to make the whole process as easy as can be.
The first step in creating your dream staircase is selecting which spindles you would like. You can buy a single type, or you can choose to mix and match. We’ve got spindles to fit every home aesthetic, so you’re definitely spoilt for choice!
Our spindles have been crafted from quality steel and are powder coated in sleek, matte black.
Once you’ve chosen the best spindles for your home, you will need to know whether you are creating an open or closed staircase. In a closed staircase, the spindles will be placed into the base rail, which runs parallel beneath the handrail. An open staircase allows for a more spacious feel: there is no base rail, and the spindles are positioned directly into the stairs.
Once you’ve got your design in mind, you can move onto the brackets.
We supply four different types of brackets here at the Ironworks:
How you install your spindles will depend on the brackets you need for your desired staircase.
A closed staircase will need rake brackets on both the handrail and base rail, so either our fixed or adjustable rake bracket both on the top of and at the bottom of the spindle.
An open staircase will require rake brackets underneath the handrail, and landing brackets on the base rail.
A – Embedded/non-embedded landing brackets
B – Adjustable/embedded rake brackets
A – Embedded/non-embedded landing brackets
C – Adjustable/embedded rake brackets
If you prefer to have your stair spindles going straight into the wood of your hand and base rails, you can opt to purchase our spindles without brackets. This method requires precise installation but can have a wonderfully clean and modern finish.
You might be asking yourself: what’s the difference between “non-embedded” and “embedded” brackets?
The main difference between these two brackets is the method you use when installing the spindle.
If you’re looking for a simple installation process, you might like our non-embedded brackets. Simply screw the bracket onto the base or handrail and slot the spindle in. This method involves no glue and is the quicker and easier way to install your brackets and spindles.
If you’re looking to install the spindle directly into your base rail, handrail or stair, the embedded spindle will work best for you. Simply create a hole in the wood to put your spindle into, slide the embedded bracket onto the spindle, place the spindle into the hole, and slide the bracket into place; securing with the grub screw. This method will require some gluing and takes a little longer than the non-embedded process, but gives a more elegant end result.
When installing your spindles and brackets there are some simple rules to follow.
Number one: Spindles must be no more than 99mm apart along the base rail.
Number two: You should not be able to fit a 100mm spherical object though the spindles when they’re installed.
If we didn’t answer your queries here, don’t worry! Our dedicated friendly sales team are on hand to help. Simply email us at [email protected].
Spindle Regulations
Current regulations on spindle/baluster spacing require that you aren’t able to pass a 100mm sphere between the gaps. This prevents children from climbing through the spaces and provides a barrier to prevent falls and slips. This guidance applies to both landing and angled staircase fittings.
Once you know the width of the spindle itself, you can work out the number you need by adding these dimensions into your sketch. The <100mm gap will give you a good idea of the number you will need to order.
Can stair spindles be cut to size?
Many of our stair spindle designs can be cut to size, but not all of them. For a standard staircase, all of our stair spindles have a height between 850mm and 950mm, but for smaller staircases our stair spindles will need to be cut to the correct size. We recommend that you use a qualified tradesperson to carry out this job. If you do have access to a qualified tradesperson we do offer a cutting service at a starting price of £1 per spindle (dependant on size and quantity).
There can be some restrictions when cutting stair spindles and this is dependant on the spindle design. If the spindle has a fine twist, bold twist or a basket design, it might not be possible to carry out this task, so please take this into consideration before you make your purchase.
If you would like to know more about our stair spindle cutting service, please call our sales team on 01691610952. Please note, we are unable to accept returns on custom sized stair spindles.
