|  | | Trefriw Woollen Mills, Conwy Valley Location
Grid reference - SH 780 631.
OS Sheet 115.
In centre of Trefriw, on B5106 Betws-y-Coed to Conwy road, about 5 miles N of Betws-y-Coed.
Originally the site of a water-powered fulling mill, or pandy, the present building dates from the 1960s. The machinery is powered by two Boving hydro-electric turbines installed in the 1930s & 1940s. Traditional methods of production are used for Welsh bedspreads, tweeds and travelling rugs. Museum of carding engines, mules etc. Opening Times
Turbine house, shop and tearoom: all year, daily, 09.30 - 17.30. Closed Christmas day, Boxing Day & New Year. Weaving: all year, Monday – Friday 10.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.00. Machinery museum: spinning mules, carding engine etc Easter – October, Monday to Friday 10.00 – 17.30. Closed Christmas holidays. National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday 10.00-17.00 Contact
Elaine Williams,
01492 640462.
E-mail
[email protected] Web site
www.t-w-m.co.uk | |
