Facilities

The Museum’s facilities for visitors include:

  • Free car parking. There is a main car park almost adjacent to the site, plus an ‘overspill’ car park (including coaches) just a short walk away.
  • Toilets are available on site.
  • There is a gift shop on site which sells bespoke needle related souvenirs as well as an extensive range of John James needles.
  • Our on-site coffee bar serves a range of cold drinks, hot drinks, homemade cakes, ice creams and light refreshments. Covered seating is available in our Cloisters area.
  • There are picnic tables throughout the grounds. These are free for visitors to use.
  • Bicycle stands are available at the Visitor Centre.
  • The Museum has language guides in French, German and Spanish.
  • There is a free Heritage Walking Trail which guides you between Forge Mill Museum and the Arrow Valley Lake.

Just some of the picnic tables available in the grounds, for visitors to freely use.