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Free Entry to the Mill exhibition

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SZ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings are offering free entry into the Mill exhibition for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024. Learn all about the grandparent of the modern skyscraper, the first iron-framed building in the world..

Take a free chance to visit Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings' Mill exhibition these Heritage Open Days. Learn all about the first iron-framed building, why it was built in iron, and the lives of the people who worked in the buildings both in its life as a flax mill and a maltings.

The history of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is full of connections. Initially supplies were first built to site via the Shrewsbury to Newport canal which passed right by the front of the building. This was replaced by the railways which started coming to site from 1855. Sidings even brought supplies right into the buildings via rail.

Free entry offer runs from Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 September inclusive. Booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000-1600
Sunday 15 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SZ

Directions:
Please visit our website for full information. https://www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/visit/getting-here/
Contact on day:
Mr Adrian John Perks
Telephone number:
+447795913283

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Visit website to book your tickets.
Booking website:
https://www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/visit/the-mill/
Booking opens:
28 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
100
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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