Stott Park Bobbin Mill. Admission charged, closed in winter until 1st April.
Details
Accessibility:
Disability Toilet is available. Level parking and disability parking only 50 metres from the Mill entrance. Car park is pay and display car park, but is refunded for member and guided tour visitors on admission. The mill car park has six spaces plus six disabled spaces. This car park is 50 metres from the reception and mill entrance. The top car park has parking for ten cars (and three coaches) and is 200 metres from the mill reception. Full accessibility information on website entry for the Mill.
Please note there is only wheelchair access to ground floor.
Brief Description:A working mill built in 1830’s, originally powered by a water-wheel and then by a steam engine.
Further Information:
Address:
Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Colton, NewbyBridge, Nr Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8AX.
Email:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone:
01539 531087.
Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stott-park-bobbin-mill/
Directions:
1½ miles north on minor road, N of A590 and Newby Bridge. OS SD 372 884.
Opening Times:
Open from 1st April.
Admission charges, English Heritage members: free. Adult £6.60, Child (5-15) £4.00, Concessions £5.90, Family £17.20.
Transport:
Lecks 538 (Thu only) passes the site. Alternatively Stagecoach service X6 & Lecks 518 or Blueworks summer service X32 to Newby Bridge and then 1 1⁄2 mile walk. Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway’s Lakeside terminus is 3⁄4 mile walk.
Amenities:
A vending machine is available for hot drinks, the shop sells snacks and there are picnic benches if you would like to bring a picnic. There is a small gift shop.
Travel Information
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