Stott Park Bobbin Mill
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Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District today. The story of the Bobbin Mill is brought to life with tours and an exhibition. Visitors can also see the journey from tree to bobbin first hand during production on the original belt driven machinery. A hands-on family trail with dressing up for children helps visitors to imagine what it was like to work at the mill. 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. Silver winner in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Category at the Enjoy England Awards and Gold Winner at the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Don't Miss Guided tours around the mill, start at 10.30am and repeated at half past the hour, every 60 minutes. Tours last for 45 mins. Steam Weekends throughout the summer (see events for more information) See bobbins being made buy your own bobbin from the gift shop Opening Times 1 April - 30 June 2017 Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 Notes Please call for details of steam days. Last admission one hour before closing time.Entry to Mill by guided tour only. Holiday opening times for this period Good Friday 14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00 Easter Sunday 16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00 Easter Monday 17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00 Early May Bank Holiday 1 May 2017 10:00 - 17:00 Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 2017 10:00 - 17:00 1 July - 31 August 2017 1 September - 31 October 2017 1 November 2017 - 29 March 2018 30 March 2018 onwards Opening times will be available nearer the time | |||||||||||||||||||||||