Bancroft Mill Engine Trust is an independent registered charity. It was formed in 1980 to preserve the industrial heritage of the last working steam mill engine in the area. .

This is a working museum open to the public with free entry most Saturdays throughout the year from 11-3pm. The museum is open and the engine in steam between 1300 and 1630hrs on many Sundays from March through to early December. Check the link to Steaming days for the full list.

This magnificent mill engine, with its two cylinders and 16 foot flywheel can generate over 600 Indicated Horsepower and originally drove some 1,250 weaving looms via its main shaft some 263 feet in length. The Bancroft Mill Engine Trust relies entirely on visitor entrance, donations and membership fees for its day to day running expenses. If you would like to donate, make a bequest or join our band of volunteers to help in this valuable and highly enjoyable work then please click on the appropriate link.

The mill site is disabled friendly with ample parking and on steaming days we have delicious home made refreshments available, along with a range of original souvenirs, the Bancroft DVD and tea towels woven on our own loom.

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