Bersham Ironworks : Visitor Information & Opening Times

Visitor Information

Highlights of a visit to Bersham Ironworks include the excavated remains of the first blast furnace in Wales to smelt iron with coke, a unique survival of an 18th century wooden waggonway used to transport raw material to the works and tools and personal items found during the archaeological excavation. Displays tell the Ironworks' story and a light and sound presentation re-creates the typical workday of an 18th century foundryman.

John ‘Iron Mad’ Wilkinson was a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. Explore this historic site set in the attractive Clywedog Valley. Discover how Wilkinson’s cannon foundry helped make steam engines that powered a new world. Guided tours available.

Opening Hours & Contact Details

Bersham Heritage Centre
Bersham, Wrexham, LL14 4HT
t:01978 261 529
f: 01978 361 703
e: bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk

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Summer 2008 opening times:

July 17th – September 1st 2008 Open: Thursdays – Mondays 12noon – 5.0pm Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Easter 2009 opening times: April 3rd -20th 2009 Open: Thursdays – Mondays 12noon – 5.0pm Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Spring/early Summer 2009 opening times:

April 25th – July 12th 2009 Open: Saturdays and Sundays only 12noon – 5.0pm

Summer 2009 opening times:

July 16th – August 31st 2009 Open: Thursdays – Mondays 12noon – 5.0pm Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Facilities

Parking on site
Wheelchair access (ring for advice)

Directions

Follow brown signs marked Bersham and Clywedog from either A525 onto B5098, A483 onto B5605 and B5098, or B5099 west of Wrexham. Look out for brown signs marked Gwaith Haearn Ironworks. For off road parking continue past the Ironworks for 150m and turn off opposite Bersham Church.

Bersham Ironworks Map