Thwaite Mills Water Mill

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1RP

Tel: +44 (0)1132 762 887
Web: http://www.leeds.gov.uk


At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.

The centrepiece of the Mill is the spectacle of two huge water wheels that drive the Mill. The site explains the hisotry of Thwaite Mills from the 17th century to the 1970s, includes the house where the manager lived and tells the story of the Horn family who owned the Mill for generations.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
During LEA Tuesday to Friday 10.00am last tour 3.15pm.

Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm last tour 3.15pm.

Tours at 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm.

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £3.00; Concession £1.50; Child accompanied by adult £1.00; Child under 5 yrs Free.

Directions
2 miles south of Leeds City Centre off the A61. Half a mile from junction 7 of the M621. Picnic areas and free parking.
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