Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Harle Syke
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2HX
England
Website
Lancashire Museums website
Lancashire Museums Twitter page
queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
01282 412555
Fax
01282 430220
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum is the last remaining operational steam powered weaving mill in the world.
The museum collections are designated as being of national importance and the boilerhouse, enginehouse and chimney have Ancient Monument status.
The 500 horsepower steam engine "Peace" runs daily when the museum is open and the weaving shed with 308 Lancashire looms, the coal fired Lancashire boiler and other working machinery are all regularly demonstrated for visitors.(Please telephone for further details).
This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum, Industrial heritage site
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Harle Syke
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2HX
England
Website
Lancashire Museums website
Lancashire Museums Twitter page
queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
01282 412555
Fax
01282 430220
The textile industry collections of Lancashire County Museum Service are Designated Collections of national importance. They are located at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum and Queen Street Mill Textile Museum.
Collection details
Trade and Commerce, Science and Technology, Costume and Textiles, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Harle Syke
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2HX
England
Website
Lancashire Museums website
Lancashire Museums Twitter page
queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
01282 412555
Fax
01282 430220
The Fateful Fable of 13
Artist Matthew Roby has created a captivating collection of
sculpture and illustration with each artwork inspired by his
dark sense of humour and vivid storytelling.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Normal Museum Admission Charge Applies
Adults £3, Concessions £2, Children under 16 and Burnley Residents FREE
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Harle Syke
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2HX
England
Website
Lancashire Museums website
Lancashire Museums Twitter page
queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
01282 412555
Fax
01282 430220
Family History Day
This fascinating one day course for beginners will provide the perfect introduction into researching your family history.
Under the guidance of an experienced tutor you will learn about the records and research methods essential in tracing your family back to the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Spend the morning in the fantastic setting of the world's only surviving 19th century steam powered weaving mill, before an afternoon of practical workshops using online recourses at Briercliffe Library, just a 3 minute walk from the museum.
Includes a Pie & Peas lunch plus coffee on arrival.
Tickets £9 per person. Booking essential.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
10am-3pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £9 per person. Includes lunch and coffee on arrival.
Growth, Decline and Survival & Behind the Scenes Tour
Ever wondered how we keep our original Victorian machinery in perfect working order or why it is we close our doors over the winter?
If so, then this is the one for you!
Following an introduction into the textile industry, its history and decline, we'll spend the afternoon guiding you through what goes on at the mill with a special behind the scenes tour. Learn about what it really takes to care for our collection and see our steam engine, Lancashire boilers and cotton weaving in action!
Includes a Pie & Peas lunch plus coffee on arrival.
Tickets £10 per person. Booking essential.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
10am-3pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £10 per person. Includes lunch and coffee of arrival.
Transports of Delight
Be entertained by a nostalgic look at the past 100 years through the medium of the Magic Lantern. The perfect antidote for a chilly March evening!
Suitable for
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
When
7:30am-9pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Adults £4 per person. Children (under 16s) £2.
Death at the Mill Halloween Tour
Dare you venture into the haunted Weaving Shed? Come to the mill and discover the horrors that await you inside...
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
- 14-15
When
7-7:30pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £3.50 per person. Booking essential.
Death at the Mill Halloween Tour
Dare you venture into the haunted Weaving Shed? Come to the mill and discover the horrors that await you inside...
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
- 14-15
When
6:30-7pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £3.50 per person. Booking essential.
Death at the Mill Halloween Tour
Dare you venture into the haunted Weaving Shed? Come to the mill and discover the horrors that await you inside...
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
- 14-15
When
6:30-7pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £3.50 per person. Booking essential.
Death at the Mill Halloween Tour
Dare you venture into the haunted Weaving Shed? Come to the mill and discover the horrors that await you inside...
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
- 14-15
When
7-7:30pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
Tickets £3.50 per person. Booking essential.
Craft, Coffee & Mince Pies
Join us for our wonderfully festive workshops and prepare to be inspired!
Includes coffee and a mince pie.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 14-15
- 18+
When
1-4pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
£6 per person
Craft, Coffee & Mince Pies
Join us for our wonderfully festive workshops and prepare to be inspired!
Includes coffee and a mince pie.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 14-15
- 18+
When
1-4pm
Where
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Admission
£6 per person
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Harle Syke
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2HX
England
Website
Lancashire Museums website
Lancashire Museums Twitter page
queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone
01282 412555
Fax
01282 430220
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