Discover Colchester’s Textile History at Bourne Mill

Join us for a week of hands-on learning at Bourne Mill, where adults and families can explore Colchester’s rich textile heritage.

Experience Medieval Techniques: Learn about bay fabric, crafted by Flemish bay makers in Medieval Colchester.
Hands-On Activities: Engage in wet felting, carding, spinning, and weaving with our experts.

For Families: Drop in for kids’ craft activities and textile crafts.

For Textile Enthusiasts: Dive deeper into techniques with our experts and create your own piece of historical fabric.

For History Fans: Learn about Colchester’s rich textiles history.

Thank you for the kind support of the National Trust for hosting us at Bourne Mill, and to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this possible. A special thank you to the Textile Collective for being our textiles experts.

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