Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Nestling side by side in the quiet village of Helmshore in the stunning Rossendale Valley are two original Lancashire textile mills, Higher Mill and Whitaker’s Mill, together known as Helmshore Mills Textile Museum.

You can:

• Soak up the atmosphere of the historic mills and witness original machinery at work.
• Follow a journey to discover how raw wool and cotton were transformed into yarn, ready to be woven into cloth
• Experience the Revolution gallery, where you can follow the story of Lancashire's unique role in the industrial revolution
• Imagine how the grand and mighty waterwheel powered the stocks as they thumped the wet woollen cloth
• Have fun and learn in an exceptional environment, at our many activities, events and special exhibitions

Opening times

27th July 2018 - 28th October 2018

The museum will be closed between 29th October 2018 and 18th April 2019.

19th April 2019 - 27th October 2019

Outside of these public opening hours, schools are still welcome to book all learning sessions and pre-booked groups can be arranged for guided tours.

For more information ring 01706 226459 or email helmshoremuseum@lancashire.gov.uk.

Negotiations remain underway in the long term to identify a new operator.