Thwaite Mills, Leeds

Name: Thwaite Mills
Address: Thwaite Ln, Leeds, LS10 1RP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 113 378 2983

#44 among attractions in Leeds

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Thwaite Mills is an industrial museum in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a fully restored working water-powered mill built in 1823-25, harnessing the power of the River Aire, and claims to be "one of the best last remaining examples of a water-powered mill in Britain". It is administered by Leeds City Council through Leeds Museums & Galleries. The mill, the manager's house and three associated buildings are all grade II listed buildings. ()

Coordinates: 53°46'34"N, 1°30'15"W

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Thwaite LnHunsletLeeds LS10 1RP United Kingdom

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+44 113 378 2983

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Thwaite Mills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Armouries, Discovery Centre, Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Dock.

1.6 miNW
Museum, Hotel
Royal Armouries, Leeds
41 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Leeds, the Royal Armouries Museum stands as a testament to the artistry and history of arms and armour from across the globe. This national museum, which is the United Kingdom's oldest, holds a collection that spans over 3,000 years...
1.4 miNW
Museum
Discovery Centre, Leeds
36 min walk • The Discovery Centre in Leeds, United Kingdom, is a hidden gem within the city, offering a unique museum experience that goes beyond the traditional gallery space. This state-of-the-art storage facility is where the Leeds Museums and Galleries' impressive collection of...
1.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
41 min walk • The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, United Kingdom, stands as a guardian of history, preserving the formidable heritage of arms and armor through the ages. As the national museum of arms and armour, it houses a vast collection that spans over 3,000 years, showcasing...
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Leeds Dock, Leeds
41 min walk • Leeds Dock is a mixed development with retail, office and leisure presence by the River Aire in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has a large residential population in waterside apartments.
1.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Mount St Mary's Church, Leeds
39 min walk • Mount St Mary's Church or the Church of the Immaculate Virgin Mary is a Grade II* listed building and a redundant Roman Catholic church in Leeds. It was founded in 1851 and designed by Joseph Hansom, with extensions by Edward Pugin. It is next to Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, Leeds.
1.5 miNW
Square
Armouries Square, Leeds
40 min walk • Armouries Square is a large public square in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, adjacent to the Royal Armouries Museum, after which it is named.
1.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Saviour Church, Leeds
36 min walk • St Saviour Church in Richmond Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds.
0.7 miNW
Canal
Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds
19 min walk • The Aire and Calder Navigation is the canalised section of the Rivers Aire and Calder in West Yorkshire, England. The first improvements to the rivers above Knottingley were completed in 1704 when the Aire was made navigable to Leeds and the Calder to Wakefield, by the construction of 16 locks.
0.7 miNW
Canal
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Leeds
19 min walk • The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Stourton, Leeds
12 min walk • Stourton is a mainly industrial area of the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The area falls within the City and Hunslet ward of Leeds Metropolitan Council.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Knowsthorpe, Leeds
24 min walk • Knowsthorpe, Knostrop or Knostropp is an area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, on the River Aire. The spelling "Knostrop" is predominantly used for the large water treatment works in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Thwaite Mills open?

Thwaite Mills is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Thwaite Mills?

Nearby attractions include Stourton, Leeds (12 min walk), Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Leeds (19 min walk), Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds (19 min walk), Knowsthorpe, Leeds (24 min walk).

How to get to Thwaite Mills by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thwaite Mills:

Bus

Wakefield Road Pontefract Road • Lines: 110, 444, 446, Pr3 (13 min walk)
Thwaite Gate • Lines: 110, 444, 446 (14 min walk)