Curriculum Links
Bring your teaching of the curriculum to life with a visit to Stott Park Bobbin Mill.
- KS1 History: Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
- KS1-3 Design Technology: Material choices and processes, technological developments over time
- KS1-3 Geography: Human Geography, Geographical skills and fieldwork
- KS2-3 History: A local history study
- KS3 History: Ideas, political power, industry & empire: Britain 1745-1901, Britain as the first industrial nation and its impact on society
Expert-led school visits
Experience the Industrial Revolution at the UK’s only working bobbin mill. Let our site experts bring the history of Stott Park Bobbin Mill to life on a tour that has been developed especially for schools.
Find out morePlan your trip
We have a wide range of materials to support your visit and make school trip planning easy. You can find all our site-specific information and tools below, and further information on our what to expect page.
Download our free resources to help you make the most out of your visit and create unique learning experiences before, during and after your trip. We also offer free planning visits once you have made a booking, plus a 20% discount on the official English Heritage guidebook for your place of choice.
Once you book your visit you’ll be sent a visit permit, which you’ll need to bring with you on the day.
Visit our bookings page to start planning your trip!
Learning Resources
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Top Things to See
Discover the story of Stott Park Bobbin Mill using this self-led trail.
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Teaching the Victorians
Use historical information, learning activities and tips from our historians, curators and educational experts to support your teaching of the Victorians.
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How England Was Made: Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Join Rob Bell as he finds out more about Stott Park Bobbin Mill's role in the Lake District's textile industry during the 19th century.
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What Was the Industrial Revolution?
Use our introduction to the Industrial Revolution to better understand how new technologies developed between 1700 and 1900 changed life in Britain and beyond.
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Enquire now
0370 333 0606
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Visit our bookings page to start your enquiry. All bookings must be made at least 14 days in advance. Please make sure you check our terms and conditions ahead of your visit.
If you’d like more information about a site or one of our workshops, get in touch using the online form on our bookings page to speak to your local Education Visits Officer. We look forward to seeing you soon.