Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

A unique survivor of the textile industry, Queen Street Mill represents the last commercial steam powered textile weaving mill in the world. The mill closed in 1982 but is today preserved as a museum offering a unique experience to re-live the days when steam ran the world.

The collection held in the museum along with that of sister museum Helmshore Mills Textile Museum has been designated as being of national importance.

Visitors to the museum can see demonstrations of the Victorian steam engine, boilers and Lancashire looms.

Opening times vary throughout the season, please check the website for details.
New Opening: From May to September 2007 the Museum will be open Sunday afternoons from 12 noon until 5pm.

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year - Tourism Awards 2007 - Highly commended

Opening Times

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum 1 Oct 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum 1 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

* Bank Holiday weekends: Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12 noon to 5pm

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Leave the M65 at Junction 12, and bear right towards Brierfield. Follow the brown signs. There is a free car park opposite the Museum.

Public Transport Directions

By Rail: to Burnley Central or Burnley Manchester Road station. Visitors will then need to continue by bus as below:
By Bus: No. 111/112 to Queen Street, Harle Syke.

 Facilities

• Coach Parking
• Disabled Access
• Disabled Access/Toilets
• Guide Dogs Welcome
• Seasonal Opening Only
• Demonstrations Given
• Event Venue
• Family Fun
• Groups Acepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens
• On-Site café/restaurant
• Parking (free)
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Toilets
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Accessibility

• Café/Restaurant On Site

Parking & Transport

• Coaches Welcome
• Car Parking
• On site parking