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I don't usually leave reviews so long after visiting but life got in the way & I wished to express how great this place is. We booked a tour for our 1st Wedding Anniversary and we were warmly greeted along with a couple of glasses of fizz. We had a personal tour of the factory by Sue and was amazed to learn the processes involved in making paper and that this was the first mechanised paper mill. It was truly fascinating & Sue was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We then had the opportunity to make our own paper. This was good fun although I wouldn't want to have to do it as a living! This is a must visit place to learn about paper making and needs to be preserved. It would be great to see the other machines in working order so that more paper can be produced.…
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Date of experience: October 2021
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We booked in for a tour with a group of 3-5 year olds. The tour was pitched at adult level and the children were really bored. They were told not to touch anything and to keep up and listen...not appropriate at all. Some adults were in our group and I felt sorry for them as they were understandably getting a bit fed up of waiting for the children. The little ones wanted to have a go on the typewriters, they were rushed along with this and there was no ink on the ribbon, so it didn't even work. The attitude was very much that children should be seen and not heard at this museum. Even the lady on the front desk came through and was irritable with us telling us to keep up! Not a friendly place.…
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Date of experience: November 2021
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We didn't visit the paper mill as such - we hired their canal boat privately for half a day! (You can also join a public group for £3.50 each for 25 mins round trip.) Thanks to skipper Alex and volunteer helper Andy, my family and I had a wonderful time and I thoroughly recommend it. We could bring our own drinks and food - glasses and plates were provided free of charge, as well as coffee and tea. Some of us had a go at the locks, but there is no obligation with Alex and Andy in charge. It was very relaxing and peaceful, cruising the Grand Union Canal and very reasonably priced compared to other boat trips I'd looked it. 10 minute walk from Apsley station.…
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Date of experience: October 2021
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Not only is this papermill a world first and a precious part of Britain's industrial revolution heritage, but you can visit it, and they still make paper in it. The guide was excellent and the tour was all the better for being longer than I had been led to expect. It was easily accessible by train to Apsley plus a few minutes walk.…
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Date of experience: October 2021
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Fantastic place to visit knowledgeable friendly staff really interesting day out worth the money Narrow boat ride beautiful , well done
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Date of experience: September 2021
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