Our Collections Team is eager to share the delights of our Collection with members and the public through a series of Open Days and Drop-In Days.
A Drop-In day is very informal, where you can visit the Collection and talk with the members of the Collections Team about what they do and the items they care for.
Open Days are less frequent and members of the Collections Team prepare a display of a small selection of objects from the Collection as well as being available to talk about what they do.
Planned Open Days and Drop-In days.
Click on the image for an Open Day or Drop-In Day to see more information.
Collection Open Day – 8 March 2025
The Collections Team regrets that they have had to cancel this Open Day. They will announce future dates in due course. They will, however, be organising a yarn sale on 6 April.
Collection Open Day – 18 March 2025
This is a Heritage Fund Open Day.Come and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Talk
Collection Open Day – 12 July 2025
Come and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.
Collection Heritage Open Day – Tuesday 16 September 2025
An opportunity to explore the Knitting & Crochet Guild's Collection of garments and household items (knitted by hand, using a domestic knitting machine or crocheted) , publications, yarn samples and shade cards, tools and gadgets.
Collection Open Day – 8 November 2025
Come and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.
Accessibility
The Collection is housed on the First Floor of the building. The stairs are steep and there is no lift.
Visiting Britannia Mill
Details about how to visit Britannia Mill are available on the Visiting Britannia Mill page.
