Silk Museum
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265 reviewsPlease note that Historic Paradise Mill is closing temporarily during an important programme of work.
In place of Mill tours you can visit the Silk Museum to learn about our collection of textiles and industrial machinery as well as discovering our Ancient Egyptian displays and artefacts. Paradise Mill will reopen again later this year.
Join an Up Close Tour of the Silk Museum where our expert guides look at all aspects of Mill life and silk production, the inspiring Pattern Books and the beauty of the textiles to the global phenomenon of silk.
Silk Museum Tours Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50, Under 16s free
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* **Please note that Paradise Mill is currently closed while important works are undertaken.**
The Silk Museum Shop is open Wednesday – Saturday 10-4pm – walk straight in, no need to visit the museum if you don’t want to.
The Jacquard Tea Room is open Wednesday – Saturday 10-4pm – walk straight into our family friendly Tea Room serving home-made cake and biscuits. Choose from a variety of teas and top quality filter coffee served in vintage china.
Follow brown signs, the nearest primary road is A523.
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