Gayle Mill
Gayle Mill
Watermill
The mill was built in 1784 at the start of the first industrial revolution and has continued to evolve and be part of local community life ever since, commencing as a water powered cotton mill, as innovations in technology changed it progressed through flax and then wool production until in the midle of the 19th century it moved onto become a sawmill.
Gayle Mill image credit Cultura Trust
Location
SD 871 893
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In Gayle, 1m N of Hawes. No parking at the mill except disabled; park in Hawes and walk.
Contact
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Opening Times:
Please contact the mill for more information see here
News & Events:
National Mills Weekend 2023: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May
The mill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm for guided tours on the hour, with the last tour each day commencing at 3pm. Tours cost £5 per Adult, under 18s enter FREE.
Additional Information:
Starting life with a huge waterwheel, the mill progressed to turbine power in 1879 and now has 3 turbines in situ. The mill retains most of its historic woodworking machinery and thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, some of these are once again functional.