Forge Mill Needle Museum
The Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch, Worcestershire, is a historic museum depicting Redditch's Industrial Heritage. Opened in 1983 by Queen Elizabeth II, it records how in Victorian times, Redditch was the international centre of the needle and fishing tackle industry and once produced 90% of the world's needles.
- Museum
- …is partly wheelchair accessible
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Description: Industry museum in Redditch, England
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bordesley Abbey and Heart of Worcestershire College.
Bordesley Abbey
Archaeological site
Bordesley Abbey was a 12th-century Cistercian abbey… Bordesley Abbey is situated 600 feet north of Forge Mill Needle Museum.
Heart of Worcestershire College
College
Heart of Worcestershire College is an academic… Heart of Worcestershire College is situated 1,600 feet southwest of Forge Mill Needle Museum.
Palace Theatre
Theater building
The Palace Theatre is a Grade II listed theatre in Redditch in Worcestershire, England. Palace Theatre is situated 3,600 feet south of Forge Mill Needle Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Redditch and Bordesley.
Redditch
Redditch is a town and non-metropolitan district with borough status in Worcestershire, England.
Bordesley
Village
Bordesley is a village north of Redditch, in Worcestershire, England.
Forge Mill Needle Museum
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Latitude
52.31505° or 52° 18′ 54″ north
Longitude
-1.93421° or 1° 56′ 3″ west
Open location code
9C4W8388+28
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Redditch Crematorium & Abbey Cemetery and Redditch Fire Station.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Mill View coffee bar and Forge Mill Cottage.
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