First Hand | Open innovation: factory tours map

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.

River Cottage

Participate in cheese making courses in a commercial kitchen environment at River Cottage.

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

Explore science, technology, and innovation across various sectors at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Enjoy guided tours of a gin distillery with tastings at Bombay Sapphire Distillery.

Nissan Sunderland Plant

Explore automotive manufacturing facilities highlighting innovation and sustainability i

Mini Plant Tour

Experience the Mini Plant Tour in Oxford.

Rococo Chocolates

Engage in chocolate making classes and workshops in a commercial chocolate factory setting at Rococo Chocolates.

Ecotricity Eco Park

Visit renewable energy facilities promoting sustainability and climate action at Ecotricity Eco Park.

Unilever Sustainable Living Lab

Explore tours of Unilever's facility dedicated to innovation in sustainable consumer goods and climate response strategies.

Dyson

Discover innovation in household appliances and technology on tours at Dyson's research and development facilities.

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

Engage in educational tours on advanced machining, composites, robotics, and automation technologies at AMRC.

Cadbury World

Embark on an interactive tour of the Cadbury chocolate factory at Cadbury World.

BLOQS

BLOQS 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.

Siemens Digital Industries Software

Visit the Digital Manufacturing Lab for tours focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies.

Siemens Gamesa Blade Factory

Visit wind turbine manufacturing facilities showcasing renewable energy technology and sustainability efforts.

Shepherd Neame Brewery

Experience guided tours of Britain's oldest brewer with tastings.

Tata Steel

Learn about innovation in sustainable steelmaking and climate response initiatives at Tata Steel facilities.

South East London Combined Heat & Power Ltd

SELCHP receives waste from households and some businesses across London. It opens its facility to the community a few times a year.

Small Beer Brewery

Discover the brewing process at Small Beer Brewery.

Rolls-Royce

Get an inside look at jet engine production on factory tours at Rolls-Royce.

Ricardo

Explore sustainable transportation solutions at the engineering and innovation center of Ricardo.

Black Isle Brewery

Explore organic brewery tours with tastings at Black Isle Brewery.

Adnams Brewery

Take a tour of Adnams Brewery and enjoy tastings of their delicious beverages.

Camden Town Brewery

Explore urban brewery tours with tastings at Camden Town Brewery.

Hook Norton Brewery

Experience guided tours of a Victorian brewery with tastings at Hook Norton Brewery.

Kelham Island Brewery

Enjoy tours of a historic brewery with tastings at Kelham Island Brewery.

Hobbs House Bakery

Participate in bread making courses in an industrial bakery setting at Hobbs House Bakery.

Silverstone Park Technology Cluster

Explore high-performance engineering, motorsports, and automotive technologies at Silverstone Park.

Theakston Brewery

Enjoy guided tours of a traditional brewery with tastings.

JCB

Explore construction equipment manufacturing on factory tours at JCB.

Jaguar Land Rover

Embark on guided tours of Jaguar Land Rover

Thatchers Cider

Take guided tours of a cider mill with tastings.

Morgan Motor Company

Take guided tours of the Morgan sports car factory.

Interface

Discover sustainable manufacturing practices in the carpet and flooring industry on tours at Interface.

Glastonbury Dairy

Take tours of a working dairy farm at Glastonbury Dairy.

Morgan Advanced Materials

Discover advanced materials manufacturing on tours at Morgan Advanced Materials.

Glenfiddich Distillery

Enjoy distillery tours with whisky tastings at Glenfiddich Distillery.

Yandles

Experience woodworking courses and workshops in a professional woodworking machinery showroom and workshop setting.

Renishaw

Discover advanced metrology, additive manufacturing, and precision engineering technologies on tours at Renishaw.

Taylors of Harrogate

Discover the tea and coffee production facility at Taylors of Harrogate.

Wadworth Brewery

Indulge in tours of a traditional brewery with tastings.

Innovation Birmingham Campus

Explore technology startups and research in engineering and manufacturing at Innovation Birmingham Campus.

Brompton Bicycle

Take guided tours of the Brompton Bicycle manufacturing facility.

Warburtons

Embark on bakery tours and workshops to learn about bread making at an industrial scale.