Find out about our equipment with a tour of the printworks
Guided Tours
We have so much to show you, from vintage typewriters and duplicators to cutting machines and printing equipment. The printworks is full of character and is a charming visit to our industrial past. Nothing is motorised or electrical and we can print in a power-cut just fine as everything is hand operated.
Get the most out of your visit to the printworks with a one hour talk and guided tour. Due to our limited physical space we have to have limited numbers. This means booking in advance is essential. Tours are available most Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons during the summer and costs £10 per adult, £5 per child (under 6 are free). A family ticket is £25.
We will tell you a little about the history of letterforms, writing and printing and then explain the entire printing process from design to finished product. We will show your around our type room and give a demonstration of composition and typesetting work.
After this we will demonstrate how our presses operate and explain what each different press is used for.
We keep irregular opening times and all tours and workshops must be booked in advance by emailing us at: phil@vintageprintworks.com