Venue Description

Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site 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 grandparent of skyscrapers. This remarkable piece of the industrial revolution is being restored but the new exhibition, called The Mill, and Turned Wood Cafe are now open. Behind-the-Scenes tours are now available. Visitors can come along and experience the amazing stories of this place and it’s people by buying tickets to The Mill. Alternatively, there is no charge to simply wander the courtyards and take in the buildings in your own time and perhaps enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in the Cafe.

Accessibility

The main visitor experience is step free with ground floor access to the main exhibition, shop and Turned Wood Cafe. The upper floors of the main mill are accessible by guided tours only, and at the moment are only accessible on foot by steps. However, the lift is currently being installed and will be ready by May 2024.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/

Awards List

Mayor of Shrewsbury Built Heritage Commendation 2024 RTPI Awards 2023 - Commended 2023 Brick Awards Civic Trust Awards 2023

Toilets

Two accessible toilets are available. One near the Stables, and the other in the cafe in the main mill. There is a grab rail, baby changing facilities, and the standard fall alarm. Toilet, and hand washing facilities.

Staff

There are no specifically trained staff, but staff and volunteers are trained in disability awareness.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Park across the road.