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Textile Towerhouse

Tower Knowe

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Photo: Andrew Innes

About Textile Towerhouse

Explore the heritage of fabric-making at this historic tower in a scenic location, with refreshments available from the onsite restaurant. Note that access is limited due to the building's traditional layout.

What's nearby

  • Heart of Hawick next door
  • Brodies Restaurant next door
  • The Bank Guest House next door
  • G Harrow & Son Home Bakery next door
  • Hawick Town Hall 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 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

Janette Foggo

Lovely Museum. Lots of great stuff about weaving and spinning. Beautiful Spinning wheel and looms. Lots of interesting clear information. You can see how it has been a Town House and also the vaulted ceiling of the original Tower on the ground floor. All about craft and skill in good surroundings.

· via Google

Pauline Pitman

Extremely informative lady on the desk, who knew so much about the wider Hawick environment, helped to make our visit very special.

· via Google

Rupert Wolfe Murray

Probably the best place to get a coffee in this small town, but it closes too early (as do the shops). Best thing about it is the architecture. They turned am old stone built mill into a cafe and cultural centre, includi g a cinema.

· via Google

Robert Martin

We arrived half an hour before closing do didn't get a real chance to see it in depth but what we did see would make us go back to spend more time looking at all that's on display.

· via Google

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Visitors say this museum offers interesting exhibitions about weaving and spinning, including unique textile designs and historical information. They also highlight the engaging hands-on workshops for children and the helpful, informative staff.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
1 Tower Knowe, Hawick, TD9 9EN Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (114 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Hawick