Make Do and Mend at the Smithy
Kiln Lane, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4RA
To complement our fabulous 'Keeping Up Appearances' exhibition of clothing and accessories from World War Two, we're looking at life on the Home Front. Find out how people coped with the restrictions of rationing, and the alternatives they came up with.
Taste the Past - try food made from wartime recipes.
Dig for Victory - plant seeds to take home and grow your own vegetables!
Refreshments will be available in our Tea Room, with delicious homemade cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks - there'll be no rationing in there!
On Sunday 15th September we'll also be hosting the 9th Great Eccleston Bake-off, visit our website to find out more.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1200-1700
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1200-1700
Location & directions
Kiln Lane, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4RA
- Directions:
- The Smithy is on the junction of Kiln Lane and Millbrook Lane/Bleak Hill Road (B5201), just a mile from Windle Island junction of the East Lancs Road (A580). The 37 & 38 buses stop right outside.
- Contact on day:
- Vicky Griffiths
- Telephone number:
- +441744730744
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Almost all of the site is wheelchair accessible apart from the lawn area, which can be viewed from a path that runs alongside it. Limited parking is available on-site.
Additional information
Everyone is welcome at the Smithy!
