Once the largest woollen mill in the world, today Armley Mills tells the story of Leeds’ rich industrial heritage.
Housed inside Armley Mills, once the world’s largest woollen mill, Leeds Industrial Museum reveals the city’s industrial heritage.
See machines once powered by the mill’s waterwheel, discover how workers turned wool into cloth on looms and spinning mules, learn about tailoring and watch a film in our 1920s cinemas. Visit the manager’s cottage to get an insight into the lives of those who lived and worked at the Mill, and the contrast of living standards in Victorian Britain.
Outdoors, visit the colour garden and take a picnic to relax with the most impressive of backdrops!
