Really enjoyed half a rainy day here learning about the vast needle making industry in Redditch. There’s some really impressive displays and explanations of the whole process. There’s also a section on the abbey and the grounds but too wet for us at the time.

Called here as we were staying overnight in Redditch. What a great place. We had a walk to the Abbey ruins and then had a look around the mill area. We didn't go inside as we hadn't much time, but you can go round the mill and into the Abbey visitor centre for a small charge. If you visit on a Tuesday there are guided tours round the mill too. There's a nice play area, and a snack bar, but I felt it was a little expensive for what was on offer, prepacked sandwiches and mine was rather soggy ad it had tomatoes on it. We enjoyed it do much we returned the next day to have a walk to Arrow Valley Country Park, which takes an hour each way

The museum has very good explanations of Redditch’s needle making history, the needle making process and the scouring process that was carried out on the site of the museum. Also great displays about the uses of different types of needle, the history of packaging, the companies involved and much more. The museum is small, but there is a lot to see. There is a very nice atmosphere around the site. All the staff are really friendly and helpful and the snack cabin serves very good coffee! The attached museum about Bordesley Abbey, and the abbey site itself, are also well worth a visit.

Very informative museum, so much more interesting than we could imagine. Housed in a lovely old building, the largest needles in the world, as well as the smallest needles in the world can be seen in this fabulous exhibition. Short video shows some of the process of needle making, we both found it all absolutely fascinating. Staff all very friendly and nice selection of refreshments available. Definitely recommend a visit.