Fascinating​ place with three beam engines in steam on regular dates, see their website for which... read more
This voluntary run visitor attraction is open every Thursday and Saturday. See website
for steaming dates. Thanks & hope to see you
Fascinating​ place with three beam engines in steam on regular dates, see their website for which... read more
Very helpful and willing volunteers showed me round and even started up the big engine for me, with... read more
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Fascinating​ place with three beam engines in steam on regular dates, see their website for which weekends, plus a range of static engines and 19th/early 20th century working workshops. Staff are all volunteers and really want to explain how everything works and how the pumping...More
Very helpful and willing volunteers showed me round and even started up the big engine for me, with the last of the day's steam. Great for dads with little kids who love seeing huge bits of metal whirling around.
This is an interesting place to visit and see how much hard work has been put into restoring an interesting snapshot of the wonderful Victorian engineering that could have disappeared but for the interest of a few dedicated people. On the day of our visit...More
Had a wonderful time at the Steaming Event, lots of engines and history of the site to learn about, great friendly atmosphere, plenty of knowledgeable volunteers to guide and inform, tea room staff were excellent. Will definitely go again
Many thanks for your kind remarks. We are always trying to get better so if you can think of any way in which we can improve please let us know dear colleague.
Looked this mill up on the internet, it was open all day for visits but no steaming was taking place, not a problem though I had a very informative and enthusiastic guide named John who took me through the complete milll explained the history and...More
A great experience and a wonderful opportunity to meet dedicated volunteers who are absolutely committed to maintaining this unique piece of our heritage, old and young alike - these are special people. A huge thank you to Derek, who gave us a personal tour, what...More
Keith Many thanks for your review. We are always trying to improve our visitor experience so feedback is very useful. I've forwarded your review to Derek. Best wishes Roy Barratt
I live fairly locally and had never heard about it until I saw other reviews recently. We went for one of the steaming days which are on Bank Holidays and this gave it extra interest as you could see the beam engines working, watch the...More
Many thanks for your very kind review. We passionately believe in saving our industrial but we also very much rely on the support of our visitors. We hope to see you again sometime and please continue to tell all your friends about the wonders of...More
A very interesting visit today to see the third engine in steam today, most exhibits were working and many volunteers to explain about the workings. There is also an excellent cafe on site, the menu is limited but of high quality. Today the weather was...More
Visited on a sunny steaming day on a May bank holiday. Wonderful place, the volunteers were super friendly and really enthusiastic when talking about the pumping equipment and restoration. Loved seeing the four pumps (two running) in their various conditions - I like that they...More
Many thanks for your very kind remarks. We are always trying to improve the visitor experience so your comments are very useful.
The visit was on a special open day when the steam was up and running. A lot of interest with plenty to see and information given
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