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The Mill at Avoca Village

Millmount Mills | Avoca Village, Wicklow, Ireland
+353 402 35105
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Ranked #5 of 14 attractions in Wicklow
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Enjoy a great day out at Ireland's oldest weaving Mill at Avoca Village. Established in 1723, it has grown into an family business with the country's... more » Owner description: Enjoy a great day out at Ireland's oldest weaving Mill at Avoca Village. Established in 1723, it has grown into an family business with the country's most interesting shops and some of its very best food. You'll find a lovely store here too with throws and blankets from the Mill, fashion, homewares, gifts and a gorgeous café with delicious home cooking. Take a free Mill Tour from the Visitor Centre and talk to the weavers. « less
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dublin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Myself and a friend from England had the most wonderful visit here last year The staff were friendly The quality of food brilliant-big portions And the history of the mill enchanting.

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Navan, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I would highly recommend a visit to Irelands Oldest Hand Weavers in Avoca Village. The Tour of the Mill is very enjoyable and the Staff at the Shop very freindly with the Shop well stocked with lots to buy for what ever Budget you have..

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Belfast
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We went on Easter Sunday so it was quiet, great demonstration given and my daughter was given some off cuts. She is doing textiles in School at the moment so it was very educational for her.

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Enniskillen, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We visited on a cold day in March, were looking forward to seeing around the old mill and maybe learning a few things. Unfortunately no formal tour was available and we were expected to read the information from signs as we made our way around.. the staff were all busy doing mill type things. The shop was well stocked with... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Avoca Handweavers is a clothing manufacturing, retail and food business. Started in Avoca, County Wicklow, it is the oldest working woolen mill in Ireland and one of the world's oldest manufacturering companies. It is also Ireland's oldest surviving business. The mill on the banks of the fast-flowing River Avoca survives from at least 1723. We stopped here as part of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Took a tour of the WICKLOW Mountains which culminated at the Avoca Mill. The journey though long was extremely scenic and the mountains themselves dererve a day or more to really appreciate. The Mill did not appeal to me and I guess for people of different taste, some enjoyed the tour of the mill and appreciated the craft. I thought... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Stopped for coffee & a look around on a recent trip to Wicklow. Food was excellent but found that the items in the gift shop were on the expensive side..

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Sammamish, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We visited Avoca Mills on a wonderful Viator tour to Wicklow Mountians. We had never seen a working mill before so this craft was fascinating. This is the original mill and it is small and very accessible - visit the site for wheelchair access as I don't recall. We watched both hand and machine weaving. The restaurant, like every other... More

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Yorktown, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Really enjoyed the tour of the mill. Hosts were very willing and informed in providing information on the functioning of the various looms and the resulting products. The store also provided one of the best selections of woolen products in Ireland.

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Sandown, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Truly it was! Beautiful items locally crafted, service that kept an eye on me and relieved my shopping burden for Christmas. To boot, not only were my items taken to hold, but they were wrapped. On top of a great variety of shopping, when A hunger stirred, the most amazing choices were available from the kitchen to be enjoyed in... More

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