Farfield Mill

Farfield Artists

Farfield hosts a number of open studio workspaces and the Farfield Artists who occupy these can often be seen making and creating in their studios. You can buy work from any of our artists on site and they are often happy to talk with visitors. Details of all of the artists can be found on the website.

Weaving

The Mill is the home to two magnificent working Dobcross Power Looms, often seen in action as our weaver produces rugs, throws and travel rugs exclusive to Farfield. We can also weave to commission (for small yardages).  It’s a rare experience to see these looms working in the United Kingdom..An early Whitney Loom is also on display. Weavers using hand and floor looms are frequently at work and are usually happy to talk to visitors and answer questions.. 

Heritage

Explore the history of the Mill from 1836 to the present day. The exhibition centres around the Farfield Mill of 1911 with explanations of processes involved in textile production, from shearing the raw fleece to the finished cloth. The Mill was eventually restored by the Sedbergh and District Buildings Preservation Trust in the 1990s.

Tea Room

The Tearoom at Farfield Mill is a subtle blend of traditional country tearoom and licensed restaurant with contemporary style. 

Own Art

Farfield Mill operates the Own Art no interest purchase scheme. Ask staff for details.

Registered Charity number 1026293 

How to find us: We are situated on the A684 Garsdale / Hawes Road just one mile east of Sedbergh where there is ample free parking. 
By car, leave the M6 at Junction 37 and follow the signs for Sedbergh which is 5 miles from Junction 37.
Farfield Mill is within:

20 mins drive of: Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen
40 mins drive of: Hawes, Penrith, Lancaster, Ingleton, Windermere
60 mins drive of: Leyburn, Skipton, Carlisle, Ambleside

Train stations:

Oxenholme Station 12 miles
Garsdale Station 6 miles

Kirkby Stephen 11 miles

Dent Station 13 miles

Eshop
Our excellent range of products are now available online in our e-shop. The e-shop offers the same quality and variety as you will find at the Mill, find out more at www.farfieldmill.org

Mill shop
You can buy a broad range of craft and locally made products in our Mill Shop.

Access

We aim to be as accessible as possible, our facilities include: disabled parking spaces, level access toilets, lift to all floors, guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

If you have any further access needs, please call 01539 21958 or see a member of staff on arrival.

Demonstrations are given throughout the year, and you can regularly see rug makers, weavers and embroiderers at work.

Coaches are welcome by appointment.