Name: Stanley Mills
Rating: 5.0

Stanley Mills

Stanley, Perth PH1 4QE, UK

1-99 Years

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Stanley Mills, enjoy a hi-tech visitor experience at one of the Industrial Revolution’s best-preserved relics. Interactive displays tell the stories of those who worked here and the products they made. For 200 years, this spectacular mill harnessed the power of the River Tay to produce textiles.

Built in the 1780s, the mill complex was altered many times to keep up with the industry’s changing demands, before it finally closed in 1989. Hear the clamour of the factory floor. Learn how engineers harnessed water power. See the machinery that turned raw cotton into products that were exported from Scotland across the globe.

Prices starts from £7.50 for adults, £4.50 for Child(7-15yrs) and £15.00 for Family(1 adult, 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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What to see and do:

Explore the mill buildings to discover the many changes that took place over 200 years
Get an insight into the lives of the mill workers – mostly women and children
Enter the Bell Mill, one of the world’s oldest surviving factories, which is largely unchanged
Visit the Mid Mill, built in the 1820s during an era of expansion
See the lades – this network of waterways was used to channel the power of the River Tay
Imagine Stanley village in its early days – it was originally built in the 1780s to provide housing for mill workers
Take our fun fact-finding quiz while exploring the mill.

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Parking: The level tarmac car park in front of the visitor centre has an accessible bay.
Toilets: There is an adapted toilet in the: Carding room, interactive room.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.