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Ritherdon FREE Factory Tours - 130th Birthday & Heritage Open Days 2025

By Ritherdon and Co. Ltd

Join us for Ritherdon’s 130th Birthday! Tours in our working factory based at Darwen's old Tram Shed - Learn about our Past and Present!

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Ritherdon and Co. Ltd - Ritherdon Factory 'Old Darwen Tram Shed'

Lorne Street Darwen BB3 1QW United Kingdom

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  • 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Community • Heritage

Ritherdon are a 130-year-old family firm and one of the oldest companies in Lancashire.

We're opening our doors with FREE Factory Tours as part of the Heritage Open Days and to mark our 130th anniversary.

Learn about the Past and Present - of this local Darwen firm that supplies electrical enclosures for Roads and Highways to the UK market and beyond!

Join us for the inside story into the history of local manufacturer Ritherdon, stainless steel enclosure specialist. Still very much at large!

Housed in Darwen Tram Shed, we'll share the history of Darwen Trams, along with the company's Heritage and our magical past (literally)!

We promise you there is more than meets the eye!

Factory Tour Times - Book now and don't miss out!

Tuesday 16th September: 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

Thursday 18th September: 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

Free Admission - Book now and don't miss out!

Factory Tour Details:

Admission is FREE but booking in advance is essential and a Booking Reference should be quoted upon arrival.

There is a FREE Car Park outside however no designated Disabled parking spaces. Car park does fill up quickly however there are a few nearby car parks within walking distance.

Floors are slightly uneven in places. Please wear closed shoes, preferably.

Loud machinery operating during factory working hours.

The tour will take place on the ground floor of the factory, so wheelchair access is available however the facilities are not set up for disabled use yet.

Any issues please let us know via our Facebook Page: Ritherdon.Co where you can message us directly.

Follow us for more about the Event & to find out more about this local family business that still manufactures in the UK.

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Ritherdon and Co. Ltd

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