Stott Park Bobbin Mill

The Stott Park Bobbin Mill, a major Lake District attraction is situated at Finsthwaite. The extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Once owned by the wealthy Coward family, some 250 men and boys, some brought from the workhouses, were employed there. The mill was in continuous use until 1971, and remains largely unchanged to the present day, and is maintained as a working monument.

English Heritage purchased the abandoned mill in 1983, were the century old bobbin making process can be seen. The tour guides provide interesting 45 minute tours, with demonstrations for the benefit of tourists. The mill was powered by water from High Dam Tarn on Finsthwaite Heights.

The stream by the Mill

Opening times

1 April - 30 Sept daily 10 am - 6 pm, 1 Oct - 31 Oct daily 10 am - 5 pm.
Steam days- Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Closed - 1 Nov - 31 March.
Admission charge - £2.90 for adults; free for English Heritage members