Farfield Mill

Alex Saint
Farfield Mill, Sedburgh, image via adrawingaday.co.uk

Farfield Mill in Sedbergh might be remote here on the very edge of both the Cumbrian and Yorkshire border, but it is home to the leading venue for textile arts in the North West. This old woollen mill is a series of working artist studios and  a vibrant gallery.  Regularly changing exhibitions feature high profile artists and makers, many of them local, but always at the cutting edge of contemporary practice.

The mill itself was working up until the early 1990s, and during its 156 active years had imported looms and cloth all over the world. Today there is a resident Master Weaver who you can watch producing limited edition handmade travel rugs on the Victorian Dobcross Looms.

Farfield Mill
Garsdale Road
SedberghLA10 5LW
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Telephone: 015396 21958 Visit Now

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to all public areas, lifts to all floors.

Admission Charges

Adults £3.50 (£3.85 with Gift Aid); Concs £3.00 (£3.30 with Gift Aid); 16s and under FREE. Entry to the Café only is free.

Services and Facilities

Cafe, shop, bookshop

Opening Hours

  • Monday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Friday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Saturday10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Sunday10:30am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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A festival of Circus, Magic and Variety, set to take place during the February half-term holidays. There will be a blend of live performances, illusions, street acts and more.

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