Newtown Textile Museum
With a National Art Pass you get
Newtown Textile Museum in Wales showcases woollen industry history from fleece to flannel in a unique 1830s factory setting.
Woollen heritage
Explore Newtown’s transformation from cottage-based wool production to bustling 19th-century factories. Displays trace the journey from fleece to flannel, revealing the impact on the town and its people. Looms, spinning wheels and collection items highlight local innovators, including Pryce Jones.
Crafts in action
Enjoy live demonstrations in spinning, weaving, and quilting, alongside modern wool craft. The museum combines industrial history with hands-on experience, offering insight into traditional techniques still practised today.
Reception and shopping
The welcoming reception area features a shop supporting local artisans. Browse unique woollen goods and souvenirs while contributing to the museum’s ongoing work.
Why you should go
Historic factory building with domestic quarters
Live textile demonstrations
Shop supporting local artisans and museum
Visitor information
Address
Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial Street, y Drenewydd, Powys, SY16 2BL
01686 622024
Opening times
4 days a week from the beginning of May to the end of September|: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12-4pm.
Exclusions and safety measures
There are steep steps to the front of the museum however access is available through the courtyard around the back of the property which can be accessed via the adjacent archway or from Bryn Street.
There are wide and shallow stairs with good handrails to the rest of the floors but no lift access.
The ground floor includes the reception area and shop, a handling collection and filmed media, including a guided tour for visitors who are unable to access the upper floors.
Please be aware that we are a grade 2 listed building built in 1830's so the floors are uneven and there are some low doorways so care must be taken.
Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the ground floor and courtyard but unfortunately not the upper floors of the building.
We have a Toilet onsite which is wheelchair friendly,accessed by key from reception .Currently there are no disabled or baby changing facilities.. However ,we can advise you of facilities nearby in Newtown.