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HAT WORKS

Tel: 0161 355 7770
Wellington Mill,

Wellington Road South,

Stockport

The UK's first and only museum dedicated to the exciting world of hats and hat making opened its doors on Easter Monday 2000.

Situated in the heart of Stockport Town Centre - a town renowned for its hatting industry, Hat Works will offer visitors a range of experiences from a noisy yet exciting encounter of fully restored working machinery and fascinating displays of historical and contemporary hats.

Enjoy a stunning display of hats through the centuries - Explore the journey of feltmaking from central Asia to Stockport's hatting industry - Dress up as a hatter's apprentice or try your hand at feltmaking as part of a pre-booked session.

There are other things to see and do with exhibitions and special events.

 

Facilities

Level 2 Cafe

Opening times: Mon-Sat - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sun 11.00 am - 5.00 pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Admission: Adults £3.95, Adult Concessions £2.50, Children £2.50, Family £11.00