Fernlea Mill Museum
Details checked by the venue, September 2026
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A Grade II listed woollen mill on the banks of the Fern, now a museum of textiles and making. The stone mill keeps its timber roof, exposed brick and tall factory windows, and a glass link joins it to a new weathered-steel gallery wing, all set in the restored dye garden.
Hire the whole mill after 5pm, or a single room by the half-day. Our events team will help you plan, from the first visit to the last guest leaving.
Hire it for
Your booking supports Free museum visits and making workshops for 4,000 local schoolchildren a year.
Spaces
| Space | Size | Standing | Theatre style | Seated dining | Cabaret | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Mill HallDouble-height weaving floor with glazed doors to the garden
| 420 m² | 300 | 220 | 160 | 120 | – |
| Engine HouseRaked seating, built-in projection and sound | 180 m² | – | 110 | – | – | – |
| Weavers’ GalleryPrivate views and drinks among the collection | 150 m² | 120 | – | 50 | – | – |
| Loom StudioDaylit workshop with sinks and big tables | 85 m² | – | 40 | – | 30 | 20 |
Counting HouseOak-beamed meeting room with a large screen
| 40 m² | – | – | – | – | 14 |
| Dye GardenWalled lawn for marquees, May to September | – | 400 | – | – | – | – |
Facilities
Access
- Step-free access
- Lift to all floors
- Accessible toilet
- Hearing loop
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Choice of approved caterers
- Licensed bar
Equipment
- Wi-Fi
- Projector and screen
- PA and microphones
- Technician available
Practical
- Exclusive hire
- Evening hire
- Weekend hire
- Outdoor space
- On-site parking
- Licensed for civil ceremonies
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Facilities are as described by the venue. Check anything essential with them before you book.
