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	Directions Postcode B98 8HY, Map Ref SP046685,   		
	Off A441, J2 on M42. Museum located off second "Homebase" roundabout after Motorway 
	in Redditch direction. If coming from south, follow signs for Birmingham, A441.Museum off Homebase/Sainsbury roundabout.
	By Train/bus from Redditch Bus station. opposite Railway station take First 146 to Abbey Stadium. 10 mins walk to museum. 

	Description 
	Unique water powered needle scouring Mill. Working machinery.
	Displays how needles were made 150 years ago when Redditch supplied needles to the British Empire
	Last worked in 1958 now restored as part of a museum

	Facilities 
	Permanent displays about the Redditch needle industry as well as temporary exhibitions.
	Shop. Ice creams and Cold Drinks, Picnic Tables.
	Car Park, Bicycle stands
	New for 2003 Audio Tour, including tour for visually disabled.

	Opening dates & Times  
	Easter-Sept	Mon-Fri 11.00-4.30; Sat-Sun 2.00-5.00
	Feb-Easter	Oct-Nov. Mon-Thurs 11.00-4.00; Sun 2.00-5.00	
	Admission  Adults £3.80,  seniors £2.80,  Child 70p,  family £8.00.


	Disabled Access 					Nearest mills 
	Full access to Scouring Mill,   				Churchill 17m
	Middle & Lower exhibition galleries  			Charlecote 25m
	No access to upper gallery 				Wellesbourne 27
	for wheel-chair users.				Sarehole 30m
	Adapted WC.

	Events  
	Family Fun Days
	
	Contact Tel 01527 62509