Higherford Mill, Barrowford

Higherford Mill todayToday
Building studio spaceRepair
The Mill was saved from demolition and purchased by Heritage Trust for the North West in 1999. The Trust intends that the Mill will become a focal point for the Creative Industries in East Lancashire. Thirty six artists workshops are being constructed together with visitor facilities and an art gallery. The project is being completed in phases:

- Phase I (complete) involved structural repairs and the construction of twelve workshops.
- Phase II (underway) will provide a further 24 units and reception facilities.
- Phase III (when funds are secured)

Phase III will involve the conversion and restoration of abandoned areas for an art gallery, visitor centre, art/craft facilities, and educational resource centre while restoring the waterwheel, and historic mill races and installation of Solar Panels to provide for renewable energy.

Higherford Mill thenLooms
Artists studios todayStudios
Cross section of waterwheel and driveCross Section
Rear watercourseWater Wheel
Limewashing the office spaceOffice
Rebuilding the northlightsNorthlights

Higherford Mill was selected as one of 21 buildings in the UK, and only one of three in the North of England, to feature in the 2006 BBC 'Restoration' series. The programme helped raise awareness of the building and helped to promote the local artists in residence.

BBC 'Restoration' entryRestoration
Saving the millCutting

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Phone: 01282 677 150

Address: Higherford Mill, Gisburn Rd, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 6JH

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