This charming riverside cottage, originally a 19thcentury mill building, is situated on the banks of the tumbling river clough, on the outskirts of the quiet market town of sedbergh. Today sedbergh is sustained by a renowned public school system and a thriving book industry, according to the cumbria website. After his death in 1839 his two sons james and john carried on the business, which stayed in the family over 100 years, with textile production continuing on the site for over 200 years until the mid1992 when the mill closed. Four floors of inspiration await you in this vibrant arts and heritage centre housed in a restored victorian woollen mill on the banks of the river clough plus delicious food in weavers cafe. The skilful conversion includes a fully fitted oak kitchen and quality pine furniture. The mill is open seven days a week, there is a small entrance fee for adults, concessions are available and under sixteens can come for free, which helps make it a cheaper day out. Taking the a684 from hawes 15 miles, farfield mills entrance is on the right.
Sedbergh is home to 32 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something thats perfect for your stay. The company delivered the first ever performance adaptation of charlotte brontes shirley as part of a tour of farfield mill in sedbergh a beautiful town, which is part of both cumbria and the yorkshire dales on the 16th and 17th of september 2017. Welcome to farfield clothings web site, we have been manufacturing clothing here in sedbergh since 1985 and so have seen the coming and going of new innovations but we have established ourselves making our. The mill is open seven days a week, there is a small entrance fee for adults, concessions are available and under sixteens can come for. Based at the foot of the howgill fells in the yorkshire dales national park.
We are proud to be a cooperative organisation, owned and run by our members for the benefit of the wider community. Another of sedberghs success stories, and one that stayed the course of history, is sedbergh school. Weavers cafe at farfield mill, sedbergh tripadvisor. Sedbergh is situated just inside the yorkshire dales national park and is only 12 miles from the lake district national park. A2a publish a local directory that is delivered door to door in this area annually, welcome to the online version. Sedbergh is also dubbed a book town, so expect an assortment of secondhand and antiquarian books. The company, sedbergh book town, was set up in 2003 to develop a community of businesses involved in selling, writing, publishing and designing books and other publications. She has a studio at fairfield mill arts and heritage centre near sedbergh, the town she has lived for most of her life. Campsites in sedbergh local area hanley caravans cumbria. Farfield mill is located in a welcoming area of sedbergh known for its bar scene and array of dining options. Leave at junction 37 and drive five miles through stunning howgills landscape to sedbergh, englands book town, from where you can follow brown tourist signs to farfield mill. Farfield mill has been very nicely converted and is a place where artists can work and also sell their goods to the public.
Fairfield mill is an arts and heritage centre and is housed in a restored victorian woollen mill and you can find it at sedbergh in cumbria. This was one of five mills that ran in sedbergh during the 19th century. Farfield mill heritage centre in sedbergh, sedbergh visit lake. Fairfield mill victorian woollen mill the leading venue for textile arts in the north west holme open farm guided farm tours run continuously throughout the day at this traditional dales working farm in the lune valley about 4 miles south west of sedbergh. The history of sedbergh s woolmaking days are enshrined at the museum in fairfield mill. Choose from 8 hotels and accommodations within a mile of farfield mill, including these options. They return to the area after spending the winter at the milder morecambe bay. A walk to sedbergh in cumbria and the yorkshire dales. Established in 1985 amid the rolling hills of englands yorkshire dales and very near to the lake district, farfield clothing limited started manufacturing in a redundant weaving mill farfield mill near the market town of sedbergh. Farfield mill is housed in a restored victorian woollen mill in the yorkshire dales national park heritage displays, working looms, exhibitions, craft demonstrations. Welcome to farfield clothings web site, we have been manufacturing clothing here in sedbergh since 1985 and so have seen the coming and going of new innovations but we have established ourselves making our own brand of clothing which stands the test of time. However, evidence of saxons, vikings and normans have also been found here. A walk along the banks of the river rawthey from sedbergh to farfield mill arts and heritage centre farfield mill has exhibitions about wool and weaving, craft workshops, crafts and.
Head to fairfield mill for a heritage exhibition on the former woollen mill, then back to the historic main street for food and drink at one of the cafes and old village inns. Farfield mill has exhibitions about wool and weaving, craft workshops, crafts and books to buy and a pleasant cafe time. Easy walking, varied scenery and good birdlife by the river. Youll be within half a mile 1 km of yorkshire dales national park and 2 miles 3 km of farfield mill with a stay here. Face books, fairfield mill, sedbergh face books, the proud archivist, hackney, london. Fairfield mill has been recently restored to become the dwelling of over a dozen of the citys most outstanding craftsmen and artists. Farfield mill is a superb arts and heritage centre reached by a beautiful riverside walk, or a short drive, from sedbergh. See our studio artists at work, learn about the heritage of our mill, shop from our range unique handcrafted items enjoy the. Sedbergh shops and business farfield mill sedbergh. I must say that im not generally into arts and crafts but thought that there was a very good variety of things for sale. The town, with its narrow streets, little shops, traditional pubs, famous school dating back to 1525 and its 12th century church, has an olde worlde atmosphere.
Holiday cottages to rent in sedbergh and the howgill fells. What to see and do in sedbergh mill house cottages. This 10 bed freehold detached house is located at farfield house, garsdale road, sedbergh la10 5jn and has an estimated current value of. Farfield mill, sedbergh art gallery sedbergh facebook. Farfield mill is owned and run by farfield mill limited, a charitable community benefit society. Founded in 1525, the educational boarding school has built up a reputation for excellence and places are highly sought after.
For those book worms out there this town is a dream. Home to artists studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room. Farfield mill farfield mill is situated near the howgill fells between the yorkshire dales national park and the lake district. Well signed to farfield mill, easy enough to find nice riverside walk of 2. Founded in 1525, the educational boarding school has built up a reputation for. Farfield mill sedbergh 2020 all you need to know before you go. A walk along the banks of the river rawthey from sedbergh to farfield mill arts and heritage centre farfield mill has exhibitions about wool and weaving, craft workshops, crafts and books to buy and a pleasant cafe.
St andrews church dates the area back into the 12 th century and it is thought that a market has been held here since then. Workshops 20 weaving playing with texture with weaving friends of farfield mill. The first mill at farfield was built in 1837, the year queen victoria came to the throne, by joseph dover. The story of farfield mill, sedbergh farfield mill is owned and run by farfield mill limited, a charitable community benefit society. Commission for 12 bathcentric face books for reception, abbey hotel, bath. Property details for farfield house garsdale road sedbergh. This charming riverside cottage originally a 19thcentury mill building is situated on the banks of the tumbling river clough on the outskirts of the quiet market town of sedbergh.
Farfield mill is a victorian woollen mill in the yorkshire dales, nestling under the howgill fells on the edge of cumbria and yorkshire dales national park. The glorious scenery encourages walkers to explore the fells and cyclists can use the quiet country lanes at their leisure. Another of sedbergh s success stories, and one that stayed the course of history, is sedbergh school. The history of sedberghs woolmaking days are enshrined at the museum in fairfield mill. Commission for 6 collaged record covers for restaurant, milsoms, dedham. It is home to artists studios, art and contemporary craft exhibitions, workshops, craft gallery, shop, heritage craft demonstrations, heritage power looms, and a tea room dogs on leads. Farfield mill arts and heritage centre, garsdale road, sedbergh, la10 5lw. Farfield mill sedbergh 2020 all you need to know before. Holiday cottage sedbergh, sedbergh holidays, holmefellview. Taking the a684 from hawes 15 miles, farfield mill s entrance is on the right. One of thirty seven designations within the yorkshire dales national park, farfield mill was given conservation status in march 1993. This was one of five mills that ran in sedbergh during the.
Larger samples could be used later to make a variety of small items. By car, leave the m6 at junction 37 and drive five miles through stunning howgills landscape to sedbergh, englands book town, from where farfield mill is signposted. Please telephone on 015396 21958 for more details or to book a group visit. Workshops 20 weaving playing with texture with weaving friends of farfield mill using already prepared rigid heddle looms participants will be able to weave a selection of samplesexperimental pieces using yarns of their choice. Hipping hall hotel near the farfield woollen mill in sedbergh. Sedbergh is an excellent holiday cottage base for those who enjoy the outdoors and its location makes it the perfect for exploring the yorkshire dales, north lancashire and the southern lake district and cumbria. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies about 10 miles 16 km east of kendal, 28 miles 45 km north of lancaster and about 10 miles 16 km north of kirkby lonsdale. Farfield mill is a victorian woollen mill in the yorkshire dales. Garsdale road has houses and flats on it with an average current value of.
Originally built by local businessman joseph dover in 1837, fairfield mill, was one of five working mills in sedbergh. Not only is she passionate and loves her job her commute is idyllic to say the least. Property details for 5 farfield row sedbergh la10 5lw zoopla. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Angela has been designing and making knitted garments for twenty years in the yorkshire dales. There is direct access to the howgill fells and the farfield mill heritage arts centre is adjacent. By supporting farfield mill, youre keeping traditional weaving skills alive for future generations, preserving architectural industrial heritage, supporting local artists and makers through studio space and exhibition opportunities and helping to provide art and craft workshops for everyone. Farfield mill garsdale road, sedbergh, yorkshire dales national park la10. By supporting farfield mill, youre keeping traditional weaving skills alive for future generations, preserving architectural industrial heritage, supporting local artists and makers through studio space and exhibition opportunities and helping to provide art and craft workshops for.
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