Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
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Bonawe Iron Furnace ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the site at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Important notice
The buildings and visitor facilities will be closed on Monday 22 and Thursday 25 June but it will still be possible to explore the grounds.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry and closures
- Last entry: 1 hour before closing
- Closed: 1 October to 31 March
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £4.50 | £5.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
You can get 25% off the standard admission price when you book online and arrive at this site car-free. Book with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival.
How to get here
The site is approximately 1 mile north of Taynuilt.
View Bonawe Iron Furnace on Google maps
By train
Taynuilt station is served by trains between Glasgow and Oban. The furnace is a mile from the station.
By bus
Buses run to Taynuilt from Oban, Dalmally, and Tyndrum. The furnace is a further mile on foot from the Taynuilt Hotel bus stop.
By bike
The furnace is 13 miles from Oban along National Cycle Network Route 78.
Search for National Cycle Network routes with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
By car
Take the B845 through the village, then follow signs to Bonawe Iron Furnace. Parking is available.
Plan and save with Good Journey
Plan your visit by public transport using Good Journey. Book a car-free visit online with the code GOOD25 and receive a 25% discount.
Address
Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1JQ
National Grid reference:
NN 010 318
Contact
01866 822 432Accessibility
Carers' tickets
Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.
Parking
The rough gravel car park has no accessible spaces marked.
Nearest parking space is on flat ground 8m from the visitor centre, with a gate wide enough to allow wheelchair access.
Approach to site
Visitors approach the site along a gravel path.
What to expect at the site
The shop has step-free access.
Bonawe is on a hill, with areas of shingle and cobbles on its slopes.
The main circular route around the buildings is on gravel and grass surfaces and is about 250m long. The ground is uneven in places.
The main exhibition room has 8 wooden stairs (with handrails) between its two levels. There is step-free access to both levels from outside.
Toilets
The nearest adapted toilet is 9.5 miles away at Tesco, Lochside, PA34 4HP
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas. Visitors' dogs are allowed at Bonawe Iron Furnace, but are not permitted in roofed areas. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time
Facilities
- Car parking
- Visitor centre
- Toilets
- Water bottle refill
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
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