Uffculme-based Coldharbour Mill Museum is the latest winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund following a public vote where the local community was asked to show their support.
Up against groups based in Paignton and Wiveliscombe, people in the local areas were asked to vote for who they would like to be the lucky recipients of £1,000 worth of building materials from RGB.
More than 400 votes were received with the museum coming out on top.
Coldharbour Mill is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797...
Don't miss this unique experience. See the Mill's rare 1910 Pollit & Wigzell 300hp steam engine, 1867 Kittoe & Brotherhood Beam Engine and Lancashire Boiler operating under steam. And, not forgetting the fully restored Water Wheel built especially for the mill in 1821.
A fantastic event and an amazing experience.
On Steam Up days, the Engines run between 11.00am and 3.30pm. The Mill-site, shop and refreshment trailor are open from 10.30am.
In the Mill, volunteers are available on these days to show you the spinning process of turning combed worsted tops into...
Don't miss this unique experience to see Coldharbour Mill's rare 1910 Pollit & Wigzell 300hp steam engine, 1867 Kittoe & Brotherhood Beam Engine and Lancashire Boiler operating under steam. And, not forgetting the fully restored Water Wheel built especially for the mill in 1821. A fantastic event and an amazing experience.
The Engines run between 11am and 4pm. The Mill-site, shop and restaurant are open from 10.30am.
Tours of mill are also available on steam up days where you can see the process of turning combed worsted tops into knitting yarn on Victorian period...
