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Wookey Hole Victorian Paper Mill

Wookey Hole BA5 1BB, England
44-1749-672243
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours
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- 23 May 2012
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Yeovil, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This attraction is not what it was. Long gone is the paper mill, in it's place is a video, an exhibition and machinery of the way things were. Whilst it may be interesting to some, children like to get hands on, especially the young ones.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

There isn't a Victorian paper mill, there's a woman demonstrating how to get paper pulp into a mould, turn it out and make a water mark on it. You can have a go yourself if you are over a certain height (ie not small children. there are also a few exhibits but it doesn't amount to a 'paper mill', it's... More

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Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

enjoyable half hour wandering around the exhibition, watching a film , looking at machines and live demonstrations then buying some paper in the gift shop.

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

my son is 5 and quite tall for his age but we were told that we wasn't allowed to 'have a go' creating paper, so totally understand H&S etc, but perhaps for younger visitors, a lower table???

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Yorkshire UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

They show you how to make paper and how water marks are make in the paper itself , interesting .

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yeovil,somerset
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

My son had a go at paper -making whilst we were there,but he was disappointed,as he didnt get any samples of raw paper to bring home as a momento,surely Wookey hole could give the kids a small square to keep.please.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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119 reviews 119 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

only a small display but the staff were really helpful they answered all our questions we went with 2 clients who have special needs they weren't all that impressed ! but myself and my friend did !!!

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

good learning experience for older kids but children under 5 may just want to splash the water.

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Epsom, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

My daughter enjoyed making paper although unfortunately you don't get to take your paper home as it takes a week to dry! However you can buy it in the gift shop!!

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plymouth devon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
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£16 adult , £11 OAP , £50 family of four , Cave worth the visit (but not the cost) lady who showed us around very informative and amusing had only been in job since February, did not find caves very safe under foot warned of uneven surfaces and odd steps (Cheddar Caves maintained to a better standard). Rest of site... More

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