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Warner Textile Archive: From Braintree to Buckingham Palace

Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the Warner Textile Archive to discover the unique collection and site of a significant 18th Century textile manufacturer. Visit Braintree Museum to discover more about the rich heritage and industrial history.

Braintree District Museum Trust

Braintree District Museum Trust

Print of Braintree in the 17th century and Braintree Museum logo unnamed print of skyscrapers, handpainted design and Warner Textile Archive Logo

Going along with this year’s theme of architecture, the Warner Textile Archive we will be highlighting the diverse buildings that are decorated in Warner & Sons textiles and made at New Mills in Braintree, one of the largest mills of its kind in the UK. Buildings range from palaces, through to country estates, cathedrals, hospitals, and everyday homes. This will include a bookable tour.

Braintree Museum will be showcasing it’s large photographic collection with a slideshow of Braintree through time. On display for Heritage Open Days only, the Museum will also have a range of fascinating objects from some iconic Braintree landmarks such as the Town Hall as well as weird and wonderful fixtures and fittings from buildings around the district.

Both sites will have a range of fun activities, crafts and outdoor trails to do. It really is a great day out for all the family to enjoy and explore more about Braintree’s rich heritage for free!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
10am - 4pm Bookable Tours start at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Saturday 20 September:
10am - 4pm Bookable Tours start at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Location & directions

Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB

Contact on day:
Archive Team
Telephone number:
+441376316780

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
We prefer you book onto one of our tours as we can only allow a limited number into our Archive at one time. This is on a first come first serve basis.
Booking contact name:
Museum Team
Booking telephone number:
+441376328868
Booking website:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/braintree-museum
Booking opens:
02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Make a day of it! Visit the Archive and enjoy some time exploring Braintree Museum and don't forget our great cafe Something Scrummy!

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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