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Stornoway: Harris Tweed Story Room Tour with guide

By Harris Tweed Authority Educational Trust
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
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Overview

  • Get a captivating introduction to Harris Tweed
  • Enjoy an insightful guided tour
  • Understand the role of the Harris Tweed Authority
  • Receive hands-on weaving experience
  • Witness fascinating live demonstrations

Activity location

    • Stornoway
    • Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 20 South Beach, Stornoway HS1 2BJ, UK | Start your tour at the main doors at the South Beach side of the town hall - there are signs and flag polls to help signpost.
    • Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Stornoway: Harris Tweed Story Room Tour with guide
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$27.84 x 1 AdultNZ$27.84
Total
Price is NZ$27.84
Until Sun, 19 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the Harris Tweed Story Room
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A captivating short film introducing the history and present-day significance of Harris Tweed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A guided tour through the industrial history and development of Harris Tweed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live weaving demonstration on a loom
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into the meticulous processes within the mills
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanation of the regulations binding weavers, mills, and the Harris Tweed Authority
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Educational content about the role of the Harris Tweed Authority in preserving this heritage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free entry for children under 16
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Disabled access for an inclusive experience

What you can expect

Discover how the Harris Tweed Story Room offers an immersive journey into the world of Harris Tweed, beginning with a captivating short film that introduces the fabric's stories past and present. Be guided through the industrial history and development of Harris Tweed, gaining insights into the intricate processes within the mills.

Watch a live weaving demonstration on a loom, gaining first-hand insight into the intricate craftsmanship. The tour also explains the meticulous processes within the mills and the regulations binding weavers, mills, and the authority that make the industry unique.

Learn how The Story Room also highlights the vital role of the Harris Tweed Authority in protecting and preserving this cherished piece of tangible heritage. Tours are available on the hour, every hour, from Monday to Friday, starting at 10:00 AM, with the last session beginning at 2:00 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Location

Activity location

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    • Stornoway
    • Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 20 South Beach, Stornoway HS1 2BJ, UK | Start your tour at the main doors at the South Beach side of the town hall - there are signs and flag polls to help signpost.
    • Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom