Natural landmarks · North West England
Old Blacksmith's Shop
In or near Gretna Green.
Old Blacksmith's Shop — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Blacksmith's Shop is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Blacksmith's Shop is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic structure serves as a notable example of traditional craftsmanship in the region. Its significance is underscored by its designation as a listed building.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0054, -3.0628
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/96184176 (ODbL)
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Plump Bridge, Springfield
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All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Prize Cinema
Theatres · 1.2 km
Gretna
Villages · 1.3 km
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Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
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Plump Bridge, Springfield
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All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
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Where to eat & stay near Old Blacksmith's Shop
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Blacksmith's Shop?
- Old Blacksmith's Shop is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5EA).
- What is Old Blacksmith's Shop?
- Old Blacksmith's Shop — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Blacksmith's Shop?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Gretna Green. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5EA.
- Is Old Blacksmith's Shop a protected site?
- Yes — Old Blacksmith's Shop is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Old Blacksmith's Shop free to visit?
- Yes, Old Blacksmith's Shop is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Blacksmith's Shop?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5EA.