Coldharbour Mill Trust

Welcome to Coldharbour Mill, a 200 year old spinning mill set in the tranquil Devon village of Uffculme. Built by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns in 1799, Coldharbour Mill is a rare example of surviving Georgian architecture, industry and enterprise.

Since reopening as a museum in 1982 the mill has continued to produce high quality worsted knitting yarn on its period machinery. Take a fascinating factory tour to understand how the hand processes of spinning and weaving are performed on machines and the role of Thomas Fox in bringing these new inventions into the South West. Learn about Victorian mill conditions and how Quaker attitudes influenced the treatment and welfare of mill employees, many of whom were children.

Take a look at the mill’s impressive array of power sources including a recently restored 1821 High Breast Shot Water Wheel, the largest in the South West, an 1867 Kittoe & Brotherhood Beam Engine, a rare 1910 Pollit & Wigzell 300hp Steam Engine and a Lancashire Boiler, which we ‘Steam Up’ on special event days (see the museum’s event page).

The mill also has a licensed café and mill shop that sells many unique products manufactured exclusively by the mill. The Fox Gallery and World War II Exhibition is open when Stewards are available. Enquire at the Shop when purchasing your tickets.

With this and so much more, a visit to Coldharbour Mill is an exciting and very different day out.

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Venue Details

Address

Working Wool Museum Uffculme
Collompton
Devon
EX15 3EE
England

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Telephone

  • 01884 840960

Entry Charges

Adult £6.00 Child £3.50 Family £17.50 Concession £5.00

 
  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
    • General guide to collections available
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Meeting room available
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Restaurant
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas

At a glance

Working Wool Museum Uffculme
Collompton
Devon
EX15 3EE
England

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