Museum

Much Hadham Forge Museum

Much Hadham

With a National Art Pass you get

Free entry

Explore a working 19th century forge and learn about the role of the village blacksmith at Much Hadham Forge Museum in Hertfordshire.

Set in a Grade II listed farmhouse and blacksmith's forge in the pretty village of Much Hadham, this living museum gives an insight into the craft of the blacksmith with a collection of tools and items made or repaired at the smithy. There are also displays about the history of the local area.

Wall paintings

Inside one of the rooms at Forge Cottage you will find unique Tudor wall paintings of international interest, illustrating details of Tudor fashion and social status. The paintings feature Queen Elizabeth I portrayed in the scene of the Judgement of Solomon, as well as her Royal Arms and the Newce family arms.

The Page family

The Page family ran the village smithy until 1983 and their collection of artefacts on display includes domestic and personal items from the home which now houses the museum. Temporary art exhibitions are displayed in the Jean Page Room, named after the last member of the family to live there and who transferred the forge and its two cottages to the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust in 1988.


Much Hadham Forge Museum is a pleasant, cycling and dog friendly destination, especially for those interested in Tudor history and the smithing process. The museum and cafe are wheelchair accessible and an Induction Loop system is installed in the exhibition area.

Visitor information

Address

Much Hadham Forge Museum

High Street, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6BS

Opening times

We are open April – mid December

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

11.00am – 5.00pm (dusk in winter)

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