Thwaite Mills Watermill

Thwaite Mills Watermill

Watermill

A 19th century watermill with two large waterwheels and working machinery. Hard flint was ground to supply the pottery industry, and later, chalk was ground for the paint, putty and pharmaceutical industries. Refreshments. Shop. Displays of industrial history and social life.

Location

Grid reference:

SE 327 313

Town/city: Leeds
OS sheet:

104

Postcode: LS10 1RP
Geocode: @53.7759551, -1.5057275 Open in Map

Off A61 across Aire and Calder Canal to Thwaite Island.

Contact

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Opening Times:

Guided tours only, All year Saturdays & Sundays, 13.00 – 17.00. School holidays also Tuesday to Friday, 10.00-17.00. Last tour 15.15. See web site for more information. Parties at other times by arrangement.