Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
The story of the Bobbin Mill is brought to life with a brand new 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 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.
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 minutes
- The new exhibition where you can discover the links the mill had with the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries
- The chance to buy your own bobbin from the gift shop
Venue Category:
Factory Visits & Industry
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Business and Finance
Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
Economics / Business
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Colton
Newby Bridge
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8AX
Venue Contact Number:
01539 531087