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Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Queen Street, Burnley BB10 2HX, England
01282 412555
Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Burnley
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Museums
Description: See the world's only working steam powered weaving mill bring the past to life. A rare chance to re-live the days when steam ran the world!
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Huntingdon
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Well-informed and enthusiastic guides. Steam-drived power looms, often operational. Check the website for special events. Allow half a day to see round. Shop. Food available.

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We all hear about how industry used to be but at Queen Street Mill you can experience the reality

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Burnley, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

a good reminder to future generations of what working life was about, brought back my memories of walking past the clock tower mill and all the fluff on my way to school in the mornings

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Good museum but not a lot for kids to keep their interest

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Burnley, England
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
132 helpful votes 132 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Step back to a time when cotton was king. Interesting museum with the last working steam engine driven cotton mill in the world with friendly and informative staff.

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Very realistic and authentic and perpetuated by a great team of Trustees and Staff

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Rossendale, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Home cooked fare, good value if a little basic. A good stopping point when visiting the historic museum.

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Georgina Gates, Manager at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Hello Nigtay62, Thank you for your review of our cafe on TripAdvisor, and for visitng Queen Street Mill Textile Museum. We're pleased you enjoyed using our little cafe here at the Mill and we are looking forward to developing the menu ready for our new open season beginning 5th March 2012. We would love to hear your suggestions for new... More

Forest of Bowland, United Kingdom
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Well-maintained with a working loom. Try and visit on machinery operating days. Refreshments and ample free parking. Combined with Towneley Hall makes a day out.

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Maryland, USA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2010
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Queen Street Mill tells the story of the British textile industry. A cooperatively owned mill from the late 19th century, the mill has its original massive steam engine in operation -- truly amazing to see, hear, and feel it running. There is a weaving shed with hundreds of looms, and you hear the sound of the drive machinery and see... More

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