Hat Works Factory Floor Tour
2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) and 22 more dates | Hatworks, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, SK3 0EU
Journey through Stockport’s hatting history on our guided tour of the Factory Floor. Discover Wellington Mill’s roots in the cotton trade, the grizzly history of the fur trade, why Stockport was the place to make hats and see our Victorian hatting machines in motion for the first time since 2016.
Over the last 4 years we have created new interpretation and displays using more images, archive footage and objects than ever before.
Tour duration approximately 1hour.
Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.00, Under 16’s Free when accompanied by an adult.
The tour is most suited to children 10 years+
We will be introducing a family friendly tour in the not too distant future.
It’s been a long journey and we can’t wait to welcome you!
The restoration of the machines has been funded by a grant from the Association for Industrial Archaeology which promotes the study, preservation and presentation of Britain’s industrial heritage.

Access requirements
The museum is located on the lower floors of the building and is accessed by lift or 2 flights of stairs. The lift has tactile marking of either braille or raised numbers. It also has audio announcements. The lift doors open to a width of 89 centimetres (cm). The inside of the lift measures 137cm deep and 132cm wide. The museum has no parking or designated accessible drop off point. The factory floor has a hard, uneven floor surface. Information throughout the museum is provided through: Spoken word tours Printed text Large scale Images Silent film footage Some films / information activated by a touch screen All films with spoken word are subtitled. Buttons on the touch screen are large and contrast against the background. Ear defenders are available for adults and children. A quiet space is available for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed.
We want everyone to have a good experience when they come to the Hat Works Museum so please get in touch for more information.
Call our bookings team on 0161 474 2399 (during opening hours) or email bookings.hatworks@stockport.gov.uk
