Sunny Bank Mills - Built In Cloth
Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ
Dating from 1829, Sunny Bank Mills was an important woollen and worsted mill, with a stimulating history. It is still owned by the Gaunt family who helped found the Mills in late Georgian times. The unique collection at Sunny Bank Mills' Museum & Archive based at Red Lane Mill will be open, containing a complete record of cloth samples woven at the Mills since the 1880s. The atmospheric Mills still contain many objects and artefacts from the days it employed over 900 people spinning and weaving some of the finest cloth in the world. Find out about the Mills' buildings and spaces and explore the process through soundscape, a 3D printed model of the site and a unique opportunity to watch footage of the working Mills in the film The Last Press. Elsewhere on site, the Art Gallery will also be open with a new photography exhibition, Many Hands, alongside artists' Open Studios in the Twisting, Red Lane and Spinning Mill. In addition, studio holder Mel Davies in collaboration with artist Kim Coley has a free exhibition, Drawn Together, in the Spinning Mill Loft (accessible by stairs only). Enjoy refreshments in the Gallery Tea Room and beautiful hand-crafted gifts in the Gallery shop. Outside, explore our heritage buildings, visit our giant sheep (there are 2!) and complete our Family Mill Trail.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000 to 1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000 to 1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000 to 1600
Location & directions
Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ
- Directions:
- There is lots of free parking all over the Sunny Bank Mills site. We would encourage visitors to park in the Weavers' Yard carpark in the middle of the site. Spaces are either unmarked or marked Visitors. There are 4 electric car charging points too. From Leeds City Centre: 16 bus from City Square D. Stops in Farsley centre. Train to New Pudsey Station and 15-minute walk. From Bradford: 72 Bus from Bradford Interchange or train to New Pudsey Station with 15-minute walk.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Dogs welcome in most areas but Assistance Dogs only in the Museum & Archive.
Additional information
Visit www.sunnybankmills.co.uk for full information nearer the time of the Festival.
