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Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Exterior (c) English Heritage
Exterior - Exterior (c) Main lathe shop - Main lathe shop (c) Still life with bobbins - Still life with bobbins (c) Stott Park Bobbin Mill - Exterior (c)

This extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. Although small compared to other mills, some 250 men and boys (some drafted in from workhouses) worked here over the years in often arduous conditions to produce a quarter of a million bobbins a week. Guided tours are included in the admission charge: the last tour begins 1⁄2 hour before closing.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-1 Nov 11am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri.
Please call for details of steam days  

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£4.50
Children:
£2.30
Concession:
£3.80
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £11.30

How do I get there?

Address:
Cumbria - LA12 8AX
Road Access:
Located 1 1⁄2 miles N of Newby Bridge, off A590
Train Access:
Grange-over-Sands 8 miles; Lakeside Station (Lakeside &Haverthwaite railway) 3/4 mile
Bus Access:
Blueworks 538. Stagecoach X35 or 618 to Newby Bridge then 1 1/2mile walk.
Map Location:
Telephone:
01539 531087, Local Tourist Information: Hawkshead: 01539 436525

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Suitable for people with disabilities Guidebooks Shop Picnic area Events Hazardous Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders Male Toilets Female Toilets
Facilities Details:
Refreshments: Snacks available and picnics welcome in grounds.
Access:
Access to mill: Entry is by guided tour. The upper floor is accessed via steep wooden stairs but most of the tour is on the ground floor.
Grounds: Loose gravel paths and smooth grass.
Toilets: Adapted WC. Ask for key in shop.
Shop: Level access.
Parking:
50m from mill entrance (lower car park); loose gravel in car park then gravel path to entrance.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Specific interpretation for visually impaired visitors.
Bobbins in all stages of manufacture to touch; wood smells and sounds of machinery in operation. NB The workings of the mill are hazardous.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on ++44 (0)1539 531087.
Group Booking:
Free parking for up to 3 coaches 200 metres from the entrance.
Average Length of Visit:
1 1/2 hours.
Guided Tours:
Guided tour included in admission charge: the last tour begins 1/2 hour before closing.
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