Trefriw Woollen Mills

Manufacturers of Welsh double weave (tapestry) bedspreads (carthenni) and tweeds.

The mill carries out all the processes from raw wool to bedcovers, i.e. blending, carding, spinning, doubling, dyeing, warping and weaving, using their own electricity generated by water turbines. Thomas Williams bought the mill in 1859. His descendants still own and operate it.

Weaving and the 1930/1940 hydro-electric turbines can be viewed, and there is a large mill shop and a tearoom. Some displays are not always available - please see website or phone for details.

This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 4 miles (7 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.

Transport/Access

Disabled Access :
The ground floor (shop, cafe, turbine house and weaving shed) is accessible via a steep ramp with a hand rail. Wheelchair users please ask for assistance if required. See website for full statement.

Public Transport :
Bus : 19 & 19A from Llandudno, Conwy and Llanrwst. Train : nearest station Llanrwst North approx. 2 miles.

Parking :
Large public car park opposite.

Driving Route :
From Betws-y-Coed Capel Curig Dolwyddelan Llanrwst Trefriw to Trefriw Woollen Mills
(Suggested route from Googlemaps)

Location Map :

View location on multimap based on our postcode