A rather disappointing experience as was told you need to book a tour so couldn't visit, and our voucher wasn't valid, so a check on the website, if you can, would seem vital.

Great news, Stott Park Bobbin Mill will be open for multiple dates in 2026, starting at Easter with steam days. Book online. A wonderful site preserving the industrial heritage of the Lake District. Guides take you on a journey, following the production of bobbins through the mill. They operate lathes just as the workforce did, from the early 1900s to 1971 when the mill closed. On Bank Holiday weekends the steam engine will be in action. The mill is only open a few days each month, so you need to check the website and book in advance of your visit.

The mill was very interesting. You might think that bobbin making was not a very engaging subject, but the guide really brought the process alive. Her knowledge and the practical demonstrations really helped us to understand the processes and difficult working conditions. Both of the guides were very informative, friendly and professional. Lovely surroundings. Ample free parking.

I know what you're thinking. Is it really going to be that interesting, but it genuinely was a fascinating look at an industry from a bygone age. The tour was superb and gave us working demonstrations of the machinery - make sure you time it right so you can go on one, it was about 45 minutes long. Our two boys aged 7 and 10 found it very interesting and it was pitched at such a level that everyone could get something out of it. There was a real love for the Mill shown by the staff and they knew their stuff too. Admittedly, as with most English Heritage sites the entry price can seem a bit steep but you do see where it's going and why it's worth supporting somewhere like this. For members it is free and would be worth signing up if you're going anywhere else run by them.

Excellent place of historical interest. The tour is very hands on and you see a bobbin being shaped using the original belt driven machinery. There is much to explore in the grounds of the mill with plenty of parking and good access whether on foot or wheel.