Rainy Day Activities
Trefriw Woollen Mills, Conwy
Opening times: Monday - Saturday: Winter 10.00 a.m. - 5 p.m. , closed Winter Bank Holidays) Summer 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (open on Summer Bank Holidays)
Price: Free
Mills were once a huge part of Welsh industry, but over the years the number still in use has declined. However, Trefriw is one of the few wool mills still in working use. Trefriw was originally a ‘pandy’ (fulling mill in English) and hand spun and woven cloth would be washed here. It used its position on the River Crafnant to drive the waterwheels and wash the wool.
Bought by Thomas Williams in 1859, the mill had been operating for over 30 years. These days it is still run and owned by that same family and the fast-flowing river is still used to drive the turbine and generate electricity to power the mill’s machinery.
At the mill’s shop you can purchase a selection of goods made on-site including pure wool bedspreads, cushions, throws, rugs, tapestries, tweeds, ladies’ clothing, knitwear, bags, hats, purses and more.
Location
Central to Trefriw, off the B5106 close to Llanrwst. There is parking available near to the woolen mills.
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