May Day Steam Day! - Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum
01 May 2016 01 May 2016When: 01 May 2016
Where: Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme
Time: 10am - 4.00 pm
Cost: see http://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/visit/
Suitable for: Family friendly
Coldharbour Mill - May Day Steam Up
An opportunity to see the Mill's steam complex in action with a historic beam engine and mill engine in steam, together with a water wheel, representing the power sources of this Victorian wool mill over a period of almost 200 years.
The Mill will be open for spinning and weaving demonstrations and access to the museum's machine collection and exhibitions, as well as and a fascinating display of dolls houses. the Culm Valley Model Railway Club's Soldor layout - fun for children of all ages!
The Westcountry Historic Omnibus and Transport Trust will be providing free vintage bus trips.
The Mill shop and Waterside Cafe will be open.
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