Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

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ADDRESS: Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Holcombe Road
Helmshore
Rossendale
Lancashire
POSTCODE: BB4 4NP
TELEPHONE: 01706 226459
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Nestling side by side in the quiet village of Helmshore in the stunning Rossendale Valley are two original Lancashire textile mills, Higher Mill and Whitaker’s Mill, together known as Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. Here you can...

  • Soak up the atmosphere of the historic mills and witness working original machinery.
  • Follow a journey to discover how raw wool and cotton were transformed into yarn ready to be woven into cloth.
  • Experience the Revolution gallery where you can follow the story of Lancashire's unique role in the industrial revolution.
  • Feel the grand and mighty waterwheel powering the stocks as they thump the wet woollen cloth.
  • Have fun and learn in an exceptional environment, at our many activities, events and exhibitions.
  • Rest and enjoy a tasty meal or snack in our pleasant, friendly café.