Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordersley
Needle Mill Lane, Riverside
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About Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordersley
Discover the fascinating story of needle-making at this historic waterside museum where working machinery brings industrial heritage to life, complete with onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds.
What's nearby
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station 250m away
- St Stephen's First School 300m away
- Holly Trees Children's Centre 300m away
- Premier Inn Redditch North (A441) hotel 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
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
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The staff are friendly and informative 🤩 The cafe is perfect for beverages and yes the elderberry and lemon cake is delicious 😋 We learnt so much about the needle industry and the war 2 exhibition 🤗 Then a nice little walk round the Bordesely abby ruins 😊
· via Google
An undiscovered gem of a museum. Very interesting and beautifully presented. There was a stitchwork exhibition when we were there and it was amazing. Well worth a visit
· via Google
Amazing place! Packed with fascinating exhibits, full of thought-provoking social history insights. Friendly and informative staff.
· via Google
This is worth a visit. Tom be honest we just when for a drink and found it quite nice. The latte and lemon and elderflower cake were very nice and we were able to sit in the shade. The food and drinks are served from a cabin outside, so it may not be so nice when the weather is bad, but most of the seats and tables are undercover. If you are into local history then this place has a lot of information, with the Needle Museum and the Bodesley Abbey ruins. Plus free parking! It is also an excellent place to start and finish a walk along the river Arrow and Arrow Valley park if you feel energetic.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating exhibits on needle-making history and frequently hosts engaging textile exhibitions and family-friendly activities. They also highlight the friendly, informative staff and the delicious hot drinks and cakes available at the cafe. Guests mention the reasonable entry prices, free parking, and the convenient access to a play area and abbey ruins.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Needle Mill Lane, Redditch, B98 8HY Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (654 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Redditch