Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre, 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DU
This small Textile Heritage Centre in a one-up one-down former Hand-loom Weaver's Cottage comprises: downstairs, the family living-quarters, maintained & furnished as a West Riding weaver's family home would have been c1900; and upstairs an authentic working hand-loom, incorporating a flying shuttle and a rising box, along with fascinating displays and artefacts linked to our textile heritage. Guides will be present for a visit of approximately. one hour and there will be daily hand-loom demonstrations from 1300 until 1600. Leaflets for self-guided walks along the Skelmanthorpe Village Trail will also be available.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1200-1700
- Friday 19 September:
- 1200-1700
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre, 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DU
- Directions:
- Buses D1 (Huddersfield - Denby Dale) and X1 (Wakefield - Holmfirth) stop nearby - alight at Queen Street.
- Contact on day:
- David Collins
- Telephone number:
- +447972753725
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tours start on the hour and last an hour.
- Booking contact name:
- Richard Brook
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://fosthc.wixsite.com/skeltexheritage
- Booking opens:
- 14 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The upstairs room is accessible only by stairs.
Additional information
Toilets, refreshments & parking available at the nearby Community Centre, at the junction of Elm Street and Lodge Street.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
