Sunny Bank Mills - Cloth Connections from Farsley to Guatemala! A journey around the world through our fascinating heritage site.

Dating from 1829, Sunny Bank Mills was an important woollen and worsted mill, with a stimulating history. It is still owned by the Gaunt family who helped found the mill in late Georgian times. The unique collection at Sunny Bank Mills' Museum & Archive based at Red Lane Mill will be open, containing a complete record of cloth samples woven at the mills since the 1880s. The atmospheric mills still contain many objects and artefacts from the days it employed over 900 people spinning and weaving some of the finest cloth in the world. Find out about its Routes – Networks - Connections through the journey of its cloth around the world and the people connected to its unique textile heritage originating from a small town called Farsley. Additionally, the Museum & Archive's collection can be experienced through an exciting virtual tour and a 360-degree experience accessible via the website. Elsewhere on site, the Art Gallery will also be open with a new exhibition, alongside artists' Open Studios in the Twisting and Spinning Mill, and a new exhibition by local artist Mel Davies in the Spinning Mill Loft (accessible only by stairs). Enjoy refreshments in the Gallery tearoom and beautiful hand-crafted gifts in the Gallery shop. Outside, explore our heritage buildings or book onto a free heritage tour exploring the mill site, visit our Sculpture Trail which includes 2 giant sheep or complete our Family Mill Trail.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1200 & 1400

Saturday 07 September:

1000, 1200 & 1400

Sunday 08 September:

1000, 1200 & 1400

Location & directions

Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ

Directions:

There is lots of free parking all over the Sunny Bank Mills site. We would encourage visitors to park in the Weavers' Yard carpark in the middle of the site. Spaces are either unmarked or marked Visitors. There are 4 electric car charging points too. From Leeds City Centre: 16 bus from City Square D. Stops in Farsley centre. Train to New Pudsey Station and 15-minute walk. From Bradford: 72 Bus from Bradford Interchange or train to New Pudsey Station with 15-minute walk.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Visit our website for booking and full information nearer the time of the Festival.

Booking contact name:

Rachel Moaby

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/gallery/heritage-open-days-2024/

Accessibility details

Some access restrictions on the site tour. Dogs welcome in most areas but not in the Museum & Archive.

Additional information

Visit www.sunnybankmills.co.uk for full information nearer the time of the Festival.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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