Avoncroft Museum 2025
Worcestershire
A historic site illustrating the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and recreated scenes provide a vivid picture of how needles were once made, and how Redditch once produced 90% of the world's needles. As the 18th century working mill centred upon the only remaining water-driven machinery for needle making in the world. Also remains of excavated 12th century watermill.
Address: Needle Mill Lane Riverside Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HY
Daily Feb-Mar 1000-1500. Apr-Oct closes 1600. 1-23 Nov closes 1500. Visit website or facebook for more details.