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Forge Mill Tours<\/h1>\n

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No Tour on Tuesday 30 June<\/h3>\n

Please note that there will not be a tour on Tuesday 30 June 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.<\/p>\n

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On Tuesdays, from April through to September, all museum visitors can join our free guided tour with one of our volunteers.<\/p>\n

These tours start at 11.00am and last about an hour, taking you through our basement and scouring mill to discover how needles were made in Victorian times.<\/p>\n

Afterwards you can enjoy our temporary exhibition<\/a> and extensive needle collection at your leisure.<\/p>\n

There is no additional charge for the tour, it is included with your entry to the museum<\/a> and no booking is required.<\/p>\n

Group tours\/visits can be arranged separately on any day of the week.<\/p>\n

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WHAT’S HERE<\/h3>\n

Forge Mill<\/a>
Bordesley Abbey<\/a>
Visitor Centre<\/a>
Play Area<\/a>
Coffee Bar<\/a>
Shop<\/a>
Walking Trail<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – What’s On” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

WHAT’S ON<\/h3>\n

Exhibitions<\/a>
Events and Activities<\/a>
Adult Workshops<\/a>
Knit and Natter<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Your visit” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

YOUR VISIT<\/h3>\n

Opening Hours<\/a>
Admission Prices<\/a>
Directions<\/a>
Forge Mill Tours<\/a>
Accessibility<\/a>
Facilities<\/a>
Group Visits<\/a>
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HIRES AND PARTIES<\/h3>\n

Function Room<\/a>
Covered Cloisters<\/a>
Play Area<\/a>
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ABOUT US<\/h3>\n

Meet the Staff<\/a>
Volunteers<\/a>
Contact Us<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – About Us” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ARCHIVES<\/h3>\n

Museum Archives<\/a>
Archives Catalogue<\/a>
Family Trees<\/a>
British Needle Company<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ module_class=”tj-footerarea” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Address” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

01527 62509<\/h1>\n

Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
Needle Mill Lane
Riverside
Redditch
B98 8HY

Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

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PROUD TO BE PART OF<\/p>\n

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