Visit Thwaite Watermill

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Our museums and galleries are closed as of 17 March until the end of April, in line with national guidance around managing the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please follow our social media channels for the latest updates, information and stories around our collections and the work that we do.

We thank you for your continued support, and look forward to welcoming you back.

Visit Access

Opening times

Monday:
closed

Tuesday to Friday (during school holidays only):
10am-5pm

Weekends:
12pm-4pm (Last entry 3pm)

Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP
Get directions with Google Maps

Facilities

Education facilities
Picnic area
Tea and coffee facilities
Vending machine
Toilets
Baby change
Shop
Walks and trails

Contact

Phone:
0113 378 2983
(10am – 4pm)

Email:
thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk

Access information

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.

Carers

Entry to the museum is free of charge for carers.

How to find and enter Thwaite Watermill

Situated on the outskirts of Leeds, Thwaite Watermill is approximately 3 miles from Leeds city centre.

Access to Thwaite Watermill is via Thwaite Lane, off the A639 or ½ a mile from Junction 7 of the M621. Thwaite Lane is about 0.5 miles long with a hill up to the bridge about 300 yards along it.

Entrances

The entrance door to the visitor centre and shop is a push door and has a wide clearing space.

Disabled parking

Disabled parking bays and drop off points are available directly outside the entrance. A member of staff will meet you at the entrance gate when you arrive. Please note that this is a cobbled pathway.

There is additional, unmarked parking along Thwaite Lane, about 100 yards from the entrance to Thwaite Watermill.

Blind and partially sighted visitors

A large proportion of Thwaite Watermill is fully accessible. Some things to note are that:

there is ramped access to the Mill’s dipping pond
as the Watermill is situated on the Aire and Calder Navigation the grounds can get very wet and boggy

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and we can provide dog bowls on request.

Visitors with physical disabilities and wheelchair users

A large proportion of Thwaite Watermill is fully accessible.

Some things to note are that:

there is an external single chair lift to the entrance of the Mill Manager’s House
wheelchair access to the upper floor display areas of the building is via a lift. The lift has capacity for one manual wheelchair on any journey and the turning space on the upper floor is very limited
seating is available in most spaces and in the grounds
there is ramped access to the Mill’s dipping pond
as the Watermill is situated on the Aire and Calder Navigation the grounds can get very wet and boggy

Accessible toilets

There is an accessible toilet in the visitor centre. Facilities in the accessible toilets include emergency alarms and fire alarm with a flashing light. These toilets are not RADAR key operated.

Baby change

There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet in the visitor centre.

Group access provision

Tailored handling sessions or tours on a specific interest area can be organised for groups.

If a member or members of your group require specific access provision, please contact us ahead of your visit.

VAQAS

Thwaite Watermill is a member of the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS). The VAQAS is a scheme which ensures high quality experiences at tourist attractions, including a commitment to respect the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments to improve service for disabled people.

Contact us

If you need more information before your visit, please contact us:

Phone

0113 378 2983
(10am - 4pm)

Email

thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk

Post

Thwaite Watermill
Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds LS10 1RP

School term-time visits

During Leeds Education authority’s school terms all visits to Thwaite Watermill are tour led or workshop or event focused. We are open during the school holidays for individual visits and can offer tours when staffing levels allow.

Admission prices

Admission is free for Leeds Max Card holders and members of the Leeds Art Fund, Friends of Leeds City Museums, the Museums Association, HHA members and the National Arts Collection Fund.

Ticket Type	General Admission	Leeds Card
Adult	£4.50	£3.60
Child	£2.50	£2.00
Family	£10.00	£8.00
Under 5s	Free	N/A
Groups (Pre-booked groups of 10 or more)	£3.50	N/A

TICKET TYPE & PRICE
Adult
General Admission £4.50 Leeds Card £3.60
Child
General Admission £2.50 Leeds Card £2.00
Family
General Admission £10.00 Leeds Card £8.00
Under 5s
General Admission – Free
Leeds Card N/A
Groups (Pre-booked groups of 10 or more) General Admission £3.50 Leeds Card N/A

How to get here

Rail

The nearest train station is Leeds, located 2.5 miles away.

Bus

Bus number 110 runs from Leeds bus station and stops a short walk away from the site.

Parking

Thwaite Watermill is close to the M1, junction 43 from the South and junction 44 from the North. There is free parking available, with disabled parking by the entrance.

Get directions with Google Maps

Assistance videos

Orientation film

Find out what to expect from a visit to Thwaite Watermill

Question setting

A short film that sets a question for schools or groups ahead of a visit

Answer setting

A short film that schools or groups can watch after the visit to reflect