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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Spring Gardens,
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2SZ
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings changed skylines around the world forever.
Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in engineering. The site is home to eight special buildings each with a unique story to tell, including the 1797 Main Mill which is the world’s first iron-framed building and known as the grandparent of skyscrapers.
The Main Mill first opened in 1797 as a purpose-built flax mill. Since then, the site has grown and been repurposed and adapted many times. It was a maltings from 1897 to 1987, a temporary army barracks during the Second World War, and today, it continues to evolve as a workspace and a place to celebrate and explore the past.
There is an exciting new exhibition, called The Mill, Behind-The-Scenes tours as well as a fantastic cafe and shop.
From its pioneering beginnings and crucial role in the industrial revolution, to the campaign to save and repurpose it for future generations to enjoy you too can experience the incredible journey of the grandparent of skyscrapers.
It’s anything but run-of-the-mill.
Visit ShrewsburyFlaxmillMaltings.org.uk to book tickets and find out more.
Our facilities
- Baby changing facilities
- Dog friendly
- Electric car charging point
- Free on site parking
- Free Wifi
- Group visits available
- On site parking
- Disabled Access
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled Toilets
- Entrance flat/ without steps
- Hearing loop system
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