Here's our map-in-progress of industrial and innovation sites which open regularly to the public. It's not all breweries and car factories! With the right questions in mind there's lots to be learned about how things are made, and how we might make (and consume) more responsibly. Check out our website to see how First Hand tours and trips are supporting green skills for industrial transformation and our Linked In and Eventbrite pages to participate.
Participate in cheese making courses in a commercial kitchen environment at River Cottage.
google.comExplore science, technology, and innovation across various sectors at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
google.comEnjoy guided tours of a gin distillery with tastings at Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
google.comExplore automotive manufacturing facilities highlighting innovation and sustainability i
google.comExperience the Mini Plant Tour in Oxford.
google.comEngage in chocolate making classes and workshops in a commercial chocolate factory setting at Rococo Chocolates.
google.comVisit renewable energy facilities promoting sustainability and climate action at Ecotricity Eco Park.
google.comExplore tours of Unilever's facility dedicated to innovation in sustainable consumer goods and climate response strategies.
google.comDiscover innovation in household appliances and technology on tours at Dyson's research and development facilities.
google.comEngage in educational tours on advanced machining, composites, robotics, and automation technologies at AMRC.
google.comEmbark on an interactive tour of the Cadbury chocolate factory at Cadbury World.
google.comBLOQS is an open-access maker and community space. We centralise access to specialist machines and knowledge within a supportive and creative culture, so anyone can learn skills, grow a business, or explore an idea, and change their work and life.
google.combloqslondon.comVisit the Digital Manufacturing Lab for tours focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies.
google.comVisit wind turbine manufacturing facilities showcasing renewable energy technology and sustainability efforts.
google.comExperience guided tours of Britain's oldest brewer with tastings.
google.comLearn about innovation in sustainable steelmaking and climate response initiatives at Tata Steel facilities.
google.comSELCHP receives waste from households and some businesses across London. It opens its facility to the community a few times a year.
google.comselchp.comDiscover the brewing process at Small Beer Brewery.
google.comGet an inside look at jet engine production on factory tours at Rolls-Royce.
google.comExplore sustainable transportation solutions at the engineering and innovation center of Ricardo.
google.comExplore organic brewery tours with tastings at Black Isle Brewery.
google.comTake a tour of Adnams Brewery and enjoy tastings of their delicious beverages.
google.comExplore urban brewery tours with tastings at Camden Town Brewery.
google.comExperience guided tours of a Victorian brewery with tastings at Hook Norton Brewery.
google.comEnjoy tours of a historic brewery with tastings at Kelham Island Brewery.
google.comParticipate in bread making courses in an industrial bakery setting at Hobbs House Bakery.
google.comExplore high-performance engineering, motorsports, and automotive technologies at Silverstone Park.
google.comEnjoy guided tours of a traditional brewery with tastings.
google.comExplore construction equipment manufacturing on factory tours at JCB.
google.comEmbark on guided tours of Jaguar Land Rover
google.comTake guided tours of a cider mill with tastings.
google.comTake guided tours of the Morgan sports car factory.
google.comDiscover sustainable manufacturing practices in the carpet and flooring industry on tours at Interface.
google.comTake tours of a working dairy farm at Glastonbury Dairy.
google.comDiscover advanced materials manufacturing on tours at Morgan Advanced Materials.
google.comEnjoy distillery tours with whisky tastings at Glenfiddich Distillery.
google.comExperience woodworking courses and workshops in a professional woodworking machinery showroom and workshop setting.
google.comDiscover advanced metrology, additive manufacturing, and precision engineering technologies on tours at Renishaw.
google.comDiscover the tea and coffee production facility at Taylors of Harrogate.
google.comIndulge in tours of a traditional brewery with tastings.
google.comExplore technology startups and research in engineering and manufacturing at Innovation Birmingham Campus.
google.comTake guided tours of the Brompton Bicycle manufacturing facility.
google.comEmbark on bakery tours and workshops to learn about bread making at an industrial scale.
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