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Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Location Grid reference: SD 676 918
OS sheet: 98
Postcode: LA10 5LW
About 1 mile E of Sedbergh, off A684 Hawes/Garsdale Road.
A 4-storey textile mill, built in 1837, with an 1895 Gilkes & Gordon turbine.
(Still in situ - but no longer functioning).
A restored Victorian woollen mill, now home to a thriving arts, crafts and
heritage centre on the edge of Cumbria & Yorkshire - now the leading venue for
textile arts in the North West.
Heritage displays, working looms, regularly changing exhibitions, craft
demonstrations, art and craft for sale by resident and visiting artists,
workshops and events - plus delicious food in Weavers Cafe.
The mill is run by a charitable trust and there is a small admission fee.
Opening times 2017 Daily 10.00 -17.00 (café 10.00-17.00).(Closes
16.30 in winter).
National Mills Weekend opening times 2017 Saturday and Sunday, 10.30-17.00.
Contact Sara Last, Centre Manager, Tel. 015396 21958.
Email [email protected]
Web site www.farfieldmill.org
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