Queen Street Textile Museum

Queen Street Textile Museum

Overview

Experience the steam and the deafening sounds of real working looms at Lancashire’s last 19th century steam powered mill.

What makes it special

  • Museum

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday Closed

Saturday 12 - 5pm

Sunday Closed

Hostels nearby

YHA Slaidburn Exterior

YHA Slaidburn

24-hour access after check-in
Free parking on premises
Cycle store

Queen Street Textile Museum

Helmshore, BB4 4NP

Map references

OS Grid Ref:
SD777214
Lat/Lng:
53.689444, -2.33816

Contact information

Phone:
0300 123 6701

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