Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Fee required
Cafe
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A steam-powered survivor in the Forest of Bowland, home to Lancashire's largest working mill steam engine.

📜 Industrial museum in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, preserving cotton heritage.
🔍 Features a 600-horsepower Roberts engine, looms, and other textile artefacts.

Why Go

⚙️ See the largest working mill steam engine in Lancashire
🧵 Watch working weaving looms
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families, children can start the engine
🗣️ Knowledgeable and friendly volunteers

Why Avoid

💨 Engines only run on 'Steaming Days'

Tips

🗓️ Check website for Steaming Day schedule
🍰 Enjoy homemade cake at the cafe
🎁 Souvenir tea towels woven on-site available

Cost

💰 Steaming Days: Adults £8, Children (6-14) £3, Under 6 free, Family £18. Non-Steaming Saturdays: Adults £5, Children under 14 free.

Hours

🕒 Steaming Days (Mar-Nov): 11am-3:45pm (engines 1pm-3:45pm). Non-Steaming Saturdays (Mar-Dec): 10am-2pm.

🅿️ Parking

Free on-site parking available.

🚻 Toilets

Toilets available, including disabled access.

♿ Accessibility

95% accessible with ramp/level access.

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