Dawe's Twineworks — Attraction in West Coker

West Coker, Yeovil, South Somerset. Fascinating restored piece of industrial heritage, reflecting the history of twine and sail making in the area. 'Explore the only surviving rural twineworks with its original machinery in England. The site, which has origins dating back over 600 years, includes machinery and fittings and represents all stages of the manufacture and finishing of twine.' Limited opening as staffing dependent on volunteers, who have saved the site. Check their www or FB. It's open at no charge, but do donate generously. Very nice small visitor centre,...

Great place to visit, especially if you like historical industrial manufacturing methods or are interested the use of flax and hemp. Very welcoming volunteers provided a tour of the twineworks and archives with demonstration. Great little cafe too. Free entry, donations welcomed. Very limited opening hours, see website...

I did not know this was there and it was a delight and an education to find it. Did you know that almost all of the HMS Victory sails and those of most RN ships of the time were equipped by these twine works and their other subsidiaries in the area. I did not until this...