Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings 2025

A new exhibition on the ground floor of the Main Mill tells the story of this unique survivor of the Industrial Revolution, the building that changed skylines across the world forever. The site contains three Grade I Listed buildings, including the World's first, third and eighth iron-framed structures.

Contacts

Operator: Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings

Address: Spring Gardens (access off A5191) Ditherington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2SX

Telephone: 01743 360 213
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Open Days & Times

The Mill Experience: Wed-Sun & BHol 1000-1600. (Closed 24-30 Mar.) Daily in school hols. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

By Bus: various
By Rail: Shrewsbury / 0.5 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Part disabled access

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It brings together interpretations of the mill's role in the industrial revolution and the pioneers who made it happen, includes:

The impact of the building's revolutionary iron frame on the world of architecture. How flax was processed, from the field to the end product, which include a myriad of items from ship sails to playing cards. Details of the mill's machinery and technology. Working conditions at the mill, including child labour. The change of use from flaxmill to maltings and the malting process.