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Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Low Stott Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AX.

Tel: 015395 31087.

Hours of opening: 1 April - 30 Sept daily 10 am - 6 pm, 1 Oct - 31 Oct daily 10 am - 5 pm. Steam days Tues. Wed. Thurs. Closed 1 Nov - 31 March.

Admission charge: Yes (free to English Heritage members). Guided tour included in admission charge.

The mill operated as a bobbin manufactory from 1835 to 1971, and was one of approximately 100 in the district. The mill was purchased by English Heritage and opened as a museum in 1985. the museum features working machinery and exhibits which relate to the story of the manufacture of wooden bobbins used in the Lancashire cotton industry.

Disabled access: Limited to ground floor exhibits.

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