Gayle Mill Trust
Gayle Mill, Mill Lane, Gayle
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3RZ
England
Website
General enquiries
Educational equiries
samantha.belcher@gaylemill.org.uk
Telephone
Gayle Mill Office
01969 667320
Gayle Mill is a restored 19th century state-of-the-art sawmill, complete with Victorian machinery driven by water-powered turbines.
Venue Type:
Heritage site
Additional info
Access
There is level wheelchair access to the ground floor (reception and workshop). There are stairs to the lower-ground floor and first floor. As Gayle Mill is a grade II* listed building, there is no lift between the three floors.
Audio-visual system
For visitors with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users, there is a video of "inaccessible" parts of the tour.
Refreshments
Self service drinks are available on the first floor.
WC
There is one unisex wheelchair-accessible toilet for the use of all visitors.
Gifts
A range of Gayle Mill wooden products for home and garden are on sale, all made from locally seasoned or reclaimed timber. We also make items to order. Click here to view some of our gifts on sale.
Dogs
Only guide dogs are allowed in the Mill.
An Introduction to Blacksmithing Course
Working under Adrian Wood’s expert tuition you learn the basic skills of a blacksmith. You will make three items a key ring, decorative hook, and something more complicated which are yours to take home with you. Throughout the day you will learn the skills required to flatten, point, twist and finish the metal. This course includes refreshments, a heavenly Herriots Kitchen lunch, all materials and tuition.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
- Not suitable for children
When
10am-4:30pm
Admission
£80.00
Website
An Introduction to Stone Slate Roofing
This training will take place with practical, hands on demonstrations and tasks working on a wooden frame at ground level. You will learn the principles of the method with your feet safely on the ground. The tutors will provide advice and guidance on how to use your new knowledge safely when working at height if you should undertake any work of this type after the course. This course includes refreshments, a heavenly Herriots Kitchen lunch, all materials and tuition.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Admission
£20.00
Website
Blacksmithing; Tool Making
Throughout the day you will learn the skills required to flatten, point, twist and finish the metal.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Admission
£80.00
Website
Print a cotton bag
Working with textile artist Stella Adams-Schofield, print and decorate a cotton bag. Gayle Mill was built on the success of the textile industry in Great Britain, and has reputation today for green energy supply dating back to 1879 when the first turbine was installed to power belt driven machinery at the Mill. Making it the ideal venue for is quirky workshop. This course includes refreshments, a heavenly Herriots Kitchen lunch, all materials and tuition.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Admission
£40.00
Website
The Victorian Saw Mill Experience Weekend
Learn to use Gayle Mill’s historic water powered Victorian woodworking machines to create your own wood products (normally a rolling pin, boot jack and a milking stool) to take home with you.
During the course you will get the chance to use our 1879 machinery including a saw bench, a planer-thicknesser, a band-saw and two lathes; all belt driven by our Williamson turbine. As well as using hand tools for finishing.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
9:30am-5pm
Where
Gayle Mill
Admission
£250.00 per person
Website
The Victorian Saw Mill Experience Weekend
Learn to use Gayle Mill’s historic water powered Victorian woodworking machines to create your own wood products (normally a rolling pin, boot jack and a milking stool) to take home with you.
During the course you will get the chance to use our 1879 machinery including a saw bench, a planer-thicknesser, a band-saw and two lathes; all belt driven by our Williamson turbine. As well as using hand tools for finishing.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
9:30am-5pm
Where
Gayle Mill
Admission
£250.00 per person
Website
Christmas Fayre
Start your Christmas shopping at our handmade market selling a range of wooden and textile goods. All spending is guilt free as the profits from this event all go to charity, helping to keep Gayle Mill alive. See heritage crafts in action - blacksmithing, wood turning and rag rugging demonstrations throughout the day. Kids’ craft activities and seasonal refreshments will keep the whole family entertained.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-4pm
Admission
£2.00
Website
Getting there
Public Transport
See www.yorkshiretravel.net - Dales & District Services 156/157 stop at the gate.
Parking at the Mill
Three car parking spaces for blue badge holders may be reserved. All other visitors should use local car parks. Cyclists may lock their bikes to special securing rings near the mill.
Public Car Parks
Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, approximately 20 minutes walking time to the mill. See “On Foot” details below
Gayle Lane (10 minutes walking time to the mill)
On Foot
From the centre of Hawes, take a footpath south out of Hawes past St Margaret's Church to join the Pennine Way, or by the side of the public conveniences just past Hawes Market Hall. On reaching Gayle Lane, turn left and walk a few hundred yards to the top of the lane.
Follow the sharp left hand bend, over the bridge, and then turn left down the Mill Lane alongside the water race to Gayle Mill's entrance.
From Wensleydale Creamery, turn left and walk to the top of the lane and then follow the instructions above from the bridge.
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