The Museum of Welsh Textiles,The Old School Whitton, Penybont Road, near Knighton, Powys LD7 1NP

Details

Accessibility

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/museum-welsh-textiles-2172971

"Mobility Accessibility Facilities"

Brief description

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/museum-welsh-textiles-2172971

"The Old School Whitton is a Museum Gallery and Teaching Centre, and home of the Museum of Welsh Textiles. The Museum Has access to an extensive collection of Welsh Woven Textiles, Quilts and Costume. Each year we select a different part of the collection for the summer show which takes place in the old school rooms, The modern extension houses a Gallery and Teaching space where we showcase work from selected local Artists and Makers and hold classes in many craft related subjects. There are also opportunities for Textile Study Days, Talks, Group Visits to be booked by appointment. We are happy to make appointments throughout the Winter for visitors or anyone wishing to study a particular aspect of the collection."

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-old-school-whitton

"The Museum of Welsh Textiles, is housed in an old school building, the Museum is dedicated to the history of Welsh Textiles displays displays a collection of Welsh Costume, blankets quilts.and vernacular items reflecting the lives of the weavers and the communities they served."

https://www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org/about

https://whichmuseum.co.uk/museum/museum-of-welsh-textiles-whitton-23715

Address

The Museum of Welsh Textiles,

The Old School Whitton

Penybont Road

Knighton

LD7 1NP

Email

rosamund7@hotmail.co.uk

Phone

01547 560936

Website

https://www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org/

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/museum-welsh-textiles-2172971

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2068253-d26797480-Reviews-Museum_of_Welsh_Textiles-Whitton_Powys_Wales.html

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-old-school-whitton

Directions

"No public transport . The museum is situated between the towns of Knighton and Presteigne." Whitton church is a nearby venue and landmark.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"Each year we select a different part of the collection for the summer show which takes place in the old school rooms, The modern extension houses a Gallery and Teaching space where we showcase work from selected local Artists and Makers and hold classes in many craft related subjects. There are also opportunities for Textile Study Days, Talks, Group Visits to be booked by appointment. We are happy to make appointments throughout the Winter for visitors or anyone wishing to study a particular aspect of the collection."

Transport

"No public transport . The museum is situated between the towns of Knighton and Presteigne."

Amenities