Forge Mill Needle Museum

What you can see and visit…..

• The museum tells the fascinating story of needle making in Victorian times. • It has the only water powered scouring mill left in the world. • Models and recreated scenes and an audio trail provide a vivid illustration of how needles were once made • The middle floor is used as the temporary exhibition space with varied programme of exhibition. • The top floor holds an extensive and unique collection of needle related items. • The museum also has a superb Gift Shop selling souvenirs and a good selection of the finest quality needles. • Flora MacDonald's Coffee Bar at Forge Mill is run by museum volunteers. Read More at: http://www.forgemill.org.uk/forgemill.htm

Bordesley Abbey Site

What you can see and visit…..

• Excavated sIte of Abbey Church and Cloister with an interpretation board explaining what can be seen. • St Stephens Gateway Chapel site which was used for worship by Redditch residents until the early 19th century before being moved to the town centre, • Fishponds dug by monks to supply fish for their table • Site of Medieval water mill. A model and part of the wooden mill race can be seen in the Visitor Centre • The River Arrow which was diverted by the monks to allow the site to be drained. • Viewpoint with interpretation board which gives a view of the whole site. • Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre which exhibits finds from the site and tells the story of the Abbey. Read More at: http://www.forgemill.org.uk/bordesley.htm and at: http://www.bordesleyabbey.org