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Verdant Works

West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee DD1 5BT, Scotland
01382 225282
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Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Dundee
5.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours
Traveller Description: Verdant Works is the only working jute textile museum in the UK.  Dundee was famous the world over for its manufacture of Jute, which, at the time... more »
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Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Told me all about the jute industry in Dundee - both social and its world wide importance. Wonderful museum - great for children and adults More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Excellent talk by guide at start, anecdotal local, humorous and factually interesting. Exhibits were good and humour of the period well covered. Learnt a lot about Jute process, very intersting and well worth going. More

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London, United Kingdom
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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Good videos and displays. But no public transport so a long walk More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Visited with family ranging from 49 to 83. Can spend 2-3 hours here learning about the social history of Dundee along with the history of jute in Dundee ( and India). Visit on a Thursday!! We have visited many times in the past but this was the best as we had a lovely lady who used to work in the... More

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Nottingham
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Excellent museum to visit, however the staff were not very helpful, the machine to pay with cards was not working and there was not a cash machine nearby. More

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See 5 more reviews by NottinghamSilvita for Dundee
Scotland, UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Enjoyed the visit, a lot to explore within the preserved factory environment and view the old machines and learn more about Dundee's jute history and the links to its past. I could have spent more time exploring but with young children had to cut short as they wanted something to eat. Definitely worth a visit, a visit is a must... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Excellent museum! Learn the fascinating story of how Dundee became the jute capital of Britain.Never dull in explaining the plant itself, the transport to Dundee and the cruel reality of working in a mill. A fascinating place for young and old! More

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barnsley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

a great visit,helpfull staff.Reminds you of how hard life was. More

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Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I visited with one of my kids classes, as a helper. It was fascinating seeing and hearing about the mills in Dundee. More

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North Berwick, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Large relaxed old factory and space to rest , linger , move on at will . More

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