Farfield Mill

Awesome historic venue full of workshops where local artisans make their crafts. I bought several framed handprints, a wool scarf, and pottery. There are plenty of creative crafts for sale to choose from. The lady at the cashier is in urgent need of a basic course on how to wrap pottery up. The tearoom would be more appealing if it were 3-4 degrees warmer.

Farfield Mill is a hidden gem in the heart of Sedbergh. Housed in a beautifully restored former mill, it's a great place for art and craft lovers. The regularly changing exhibitions are always interesting to see. The café, with its delicious homemade cakes and stunning riverside views, is the perfect spot to relax after exploring the mill. Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply a delightful day out, Farfield Mill is a must-visit.

Well worth a visit - this converted mill houses a few floors of goodies. There is a lovely cafe with a good range of food and drinks, exhibition spaces and artist studios. Good place to treat yourself/buy presents if you’re looking for something original and handmade.

What a gem of a place! The mill is full of local artists and crafts beautifully presented. It's over 4 floors so plenty to see for a couple of hours. The cafe is great, with a lovely ambience. I chatted to artists and people who worked at the Mill and all really to chat and explain about the place. Not ridiculously expensive either.

Excellent cafe. Very interesting history to the mill, quite well told via spinning/weaving exhibits and story boards. Usually has some form of art display, some better than others! Mill has resident artists whose work you can buy; these are generally of good quality and value.

Really excellent place to visit if you are in the least bit interested in art, local culture. or history. Absolutely wonderful way to spend the morning or afternoon. You can see some of the artist working if you’re lucky and come at the right time and they’re happy to talk to you as well about their art. Really immersive experience. The café is also very nice although I only had a small snack, and a tea, the food did look good. Visiting from Canada

We decided to visit Farfield Mill at last minute, as despite knowing it was there we had never been. It was a delightful experience. There was plenty of parking, it was easy to find, and inside the mill, there was a pleasant balance of exhibits of weaving and woollen production, printing, and an area given over to craft products produced by artisan craftsmen, all of which were for sale. Some of the craftsmen actually work at the site, and are able to discuss their work with you.

Visited Thursday 19th Oct. A lovely place to spend a couple of hours. Good clean tea rooms with friendly staff. Dog friendly in the cafe but not in the galleries. Interesting history of textiles aimed at all ages. Fabulous, quality crafts to buy. Prices from a few pounds upwards. Brilliant for a special gift for an awkward person! There are ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, paintings and lots of textiles , wool etc. Beautiful just to look at! Many of the artists are working in their studios. Make sure you visit the second floor. More beautiful goodies for sale but home to Stuart Wilkie. He is there Wednesday to Sunday. His wood cut and lino cut work is phenomenal! Stunning! And he is such a lovely guy who is happy to share how his artwork is created! He has the most beautiful work for sale ranging from cards, at a few pounds, up to mounted and framed pictures that he has printed on his 1868 Albion Press. Lots of wildlife but scenery too. Really worth a visit. We will be back when next in the area. I've my mind set on one of his wren prints.

I have a friend that works at Farfield Mill, so when she suggested I take a (very scenic) walk there, have a gander at the art and crafts then enjoy some home made cake and a coke at the cafe, on went the pack-a-mac and hiking boots. My friend was right, the walk to Farfield from the nearby town of Sedbergh is delightful. The old converted textile mill is set near the majestic Cumbrian fells, perched next to a picturesque river and now showcases the wares of local artists and craftsmen/women. Their creations are for sale and you can see and buy everything from beautiful glass-blown perfume bottles and watercolour paintings to wooly blankets and books about fashion design. It's really quite something, though not exactly cheap. The top floor of the mill is an exhibition area. This week, live weaving demonstrations could be seen for a small fee, but I'm not too fussed with weaving so gave it a miss. On the bottom floor, you can read about the mill's history and see how it would have looked long ago, walk around the art gallery and then head to the cosy cafe. It boasts a small outdoor seating area overlooking the river - perfect for dog walkers or those who want to soak up those rare northern rays (I'm told they do make an appearance every now and then). I ordered a piece of homemade toffee sponge cake, which was absolutely lush, soooooo moist and moreish. Hats off to whoever baked that, it was the perfect way to refuel for the walk home (around 2 miles). This is a gorgeous spot for lunch, a coffee or a simple nosey at some incredibly inspiring. And if you're into photography, take your camera along - you're bound to get some good snaps on the way there.

Farfield Mill is a converted textile mill in a beautiful riverside setting with views of the Howgill Fells. The interior houses a number of studios where artists and craftspeople work. All the work is for sale and there is a central shop with a large range of art and craft items. Other attractions include working looms (you can buy the finished rugs and blankets), heritage displays, exhibitions and a cafe. Well worth a visit!

Good to see a place like this housing small craft businesses, most of which sell very good quality art, clothing, pottery etc. The cafe downstairs is very good indeed. You can find it on the Hawes Road going out of Sedbergh. The one minus point for me was the over zealous attitude of the chap taking the admission fee who tried to push (very hard) the gift aid concept down my throat. No need for it, a simple sign saying do you want to include gift aid in your admission fee or not would suffice.