Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre

This small Textile Heritage Centre in a one-up one-down former Hand-loom Weaver's Cottage comprises: downstairs, the family living-quarters, maintained & furnished as a West Riding weaver's family home would have been c1900; and upstairs an athentic working hand-loom, incorporating a flying shuttle and a rising box, along with fascinating displays and artefacts linked to our textile heritage. Guides will be present for a visit of appr. one hour and there will be daily hand-loom demonstrations from 1pm to 4pm. Leaflets for self-guided walks along the Skelmanthorpe Village Trail will also be available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1600

Monday 09 September:

1200-1700

Tuesday 10 September:

1200-1700

Location & directions

Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre, 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DU

Directions:

Buses D1 (Huddersfield - Denby Dale) and X1 (Wakefield - Holmfirth) stop nearby - alight at Queen Street.

Contact on day:

David Collins

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tours start on the hour.

Booking contact name:

Richard Brook

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://fosthc.wixsite.com/skeltexheritage

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The upstairs room is accessible only by stairs.

Additional information

Toilets, refreshments & parking available at the nearby Community Centre, at the junction of Elm Street and Lodge Street.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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