Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street
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About Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Step back in time at this authentic textile museum where original steam-powered looms still operate, offering families a fascinating glimpse into Lancashire's industrial heritage.
What's nearby
- Burnley Windows next door
- Bank Hall Auctions next door
- Karlen Antiques next door
- St James' Church, Briercliffe next door
- Oaklands Nursing & Residential Home 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
During our visit, we were guided around the former factory by truly dedicated, kind, and helpful staff. You can see the massive steam engine—which is still operational today—the yarn-picking machines, and the impressive collection of 300 weaving looms. Every tool, screw, and exhibit is original and tells a story of history. I highly recommend visiting; it’s a great experience! Oh, and yes: you can park in the courtyard as well as along the entire length of the building, so there's no need to worry about that.
· via Google
A very warm welcome to a very interesting museum explaining the history of the cotton weaving industry. Our personal guide, Richard, who worked at this mill for 40+ years was wonderful at explaining everything in ways we could understand it easily. I thoroughly recommend visiting this museum and taking the time to enjoy a guided tour, which lasts just over an hour or longer if you ask more questions and want things explained in more detail. Entry cost £5 per adult.
· via Google
Visited Queen Street Mill Museum this week with two friends, it was a truely wonderful afternoon and blown away with the whole set up. Warm welcome by Reanna and amazing your by one of the guides. This place is not to be missed x
· via Google
A fabulous Mill, wonderful to see the old and still working machinery, the weaving machines were in action on our visit, what a treat. We visited to watch a really good event all about Ethel Carnie Holdsworth... What an inspiring strong woman she was ( and is)... Friendly and welcoming staff, a small cafe on site and small gift shop too. Definitely worth a visit for adults and primary school children upwards.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating guided tours and demonstrations of working looms, a steam engine, and other original machinery. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who bring the mill's history to life. Guests mention the reasonable entry fee and convenient free parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Queen Street Mill, Queen Street, Harle Syke, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2HX Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (308 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Burnley