By supporting Farfield Mill, you're keeping traditional weaving skills alive for future generations, preserving architectural industrial heritage, supporting local artists and makers through studio space and exhibition opportunities and helping to provide art and craft workshops for everyone.
From Industrial Revolution to Cultural Visitor Destination
Farfield Mill is a former Victorian textile mill in the Yorkshire Dales, which has undergone a transformation into a cultural venue. It is located in the Western Yorkshire Dales and was originally built in the 19th century as a woollen mill. Over time, it ceased operations as a woollen Mill, and its purpose has shifted to serving the community as a hub for art, craft, culture, and heritage.
As a cultural visitor destination, Farfield Mill hosts exhibitions, workshops, and events that showcase contemporary craft, textiles, art, and heritage. The building itself retains much of its original industrial architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past while providing a modern space for creativity and learning. The centre also supports local artists by offering them a platform to exhibit their work, studio space and provides educational opportunities though creative workshops.
Heritage at Farfield Mill
Learn about the heritage of our Mill from its early beginnings in 1836 through to when textile production ceased, and the Mill was saved for art and heritage.
