Leigh Spinners Mill – Heritage Centre 2025

One of the most important mill complexes in the UK and has been described as the finest late era mill. It is almost unique in being an intact double mill complete with engine houses, mill lodge and chimney. As a result it has been Listed at Grade II*. A major feature of the mill is an 1,800hp twin, horizontal cross compound engine, possibly the last surviving engine to have been placed within a mill and the largest of its type.

Contacts

Operator: Leigh Building Preservation Trust

Address: Park Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 2LB

Telephone: 07542 785 095
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Website: View website

Open Days & Times

Tours: Tue 1000-1400, Sat closes 1500. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Rail: Atherton / 3 miles

Facilities

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The first mill was constructed in 1913 to 1915 and was followed by the second built between 1923 and 1925. The two mills aren’t quite identical but appear so at first glance. Mill No. 2 was one of the last mills ever built and may be the last surviving original mill. It is almost unique in having a long relationship with the Horrocks family and the story of its founder is described elsewhere. In its heyday the mill employed nearly 800 people and had a canteen, playing fields and even showers.