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Dioramas illustrating the town's historic role in needle production for sewing & fishing equipment.
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Reviews — 8
We visited once, and there was a trail on at the time. My child was under 5 and very underwhelmed. There's some interesting information, but maybe more for adults or older children, we haven't visited since. I am not sure I would miss not going back.
Had a lovely time at the Harry Potter pumpkin trail 😊🎃
Such an interesting place to visit. So much more than sewing needles. The building is well worth seeing too, and in a very scenic setting. We enjoyed a very pleasant light lunch too! Don't forget to see the abbey exhibition too.
Lovely historic buildings, well maintained and interesting to visit.
Plenty of open space to walk and for children to play.
Can buy refreshments and sit, relax and enjoy the views.
The ruins of an old monastery can be visited, free of charge, during summer months. Very interesting visit
Plenty of open space to walk and for children to play.
Can buy refreshments and sit, relax and enjoy the views.
The ruins of an old monastery can be visited, free of charge, during summer months. Very interesting visit
6.50 to get in
Staff was friendly. There was a great little dvd that lasted for 10 mins telling you the history.
The place is clean and well layed out
There is a shop and facilties for children to play
The overall visit would take you no longer that 60 to 75 mins at very best
Staff was friendly. There was a great little dvd that lasted for 10 mins telling you the history.
The place is clean and well layed out
There is a shop and facilties for children to play
The overall visit would take you no longer that 60 to 75 mins at very best
Fabulous local site for walks and events!
We have attended many seasonal events and featured day events with the children over the years, always a pleasure to support the upkeep of a peice of history and beautiful landscape.
The grounds are kept tidy and accessible for lovely walks and exploring.
The volunteers do a wonderful job with events.
We have attended many seasonal events and featured day events with the children over the years, always a pleasure to support the upkeep of a peice of history and beautiful landscape.
The grounds are kept tidy and accessible for lovely walks and exploring.
The volunteers do a wonderful job with events.
A fascinating little museum! Very interesting to see how needles of all shapes and sizes were made, and also the hard and dangerous lives that the workers endured. Many hundreds of examples of different needles, needle boxes, etc and then a couple of floors of workshops showing different parts of the process. Small car park close by; teas/coffees/cakes and some light snacks; toilets. Great play area for small children. Tickets are good for return visits - but you will have probably seen it all on your first visit.
