Leigh Spinners Mill

Actually went to see the North-West computer museum but popped into the heritage preservation centre while we were there. It was a real treat. The "Mayor" and "Mayoress" static steam engines are a joy to see. The main flywheel is still there and you can see where the ropes would have taken power to each floor. It is breathtaking. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and happy to discuss. It's volunteer run and can only open for a limited hours so check before you visit.

Justin Ware

3 months ago

Would have had 5 stars but the sad truth is the machine isn't working. They're actively looking for people who want to be trained up to become an engineer without any experience though, so if this is your passion or you have time to offer I'd suggest calling in on a Tuesday or Saturday morning to speak to the staff who kindly gave me a 1-2-1 tour.

Simon McGuirk

3 months ago

Inside the mill it has everything for everybody. You can do computing sewing jiu-jitsu art photography there's also a gym. Cinema and much more.

Dean Taylor

5 months ago

So many fascinating hidden gems. My favourite things here are Leigh Hackspace and the NW Computer Museum, but there are so many other things going on you can spend a whole day just wandering the building and looking around.

Chris Dell

6 months ago

An interesting place with 4 floors of very eclectic companies. Well worth exploring. Recommended

David Keith

7 months ago

I attended a 3D printing course here this week. Thanks to the undercover parking and the large lift I was able to attend even in my wheelchair. Definitely could be improved by having a toilet on the 4th floor because even with the lift it was a long way to go for the disabled toilets on the 2nd floor.

Michele Nel MBE

7 months ago

Enjoyed a great folk gig in Leigh film club's very comfortable cinema/theatre.

jacqui birnie

7 months ago

Really enjoyable day at the Northwest Computer Museum. It was great to see all the old 70s and 80s computers/ gaming machines. Most of them switched on and available for you to use. Plenty of software to explore. Friendly staff who "leave you alone" but are available for questions or to help if needed. A great nostalgic trip back to my childhood. Thoroughly recommend a visit

mike smith

8 months ago

Just been to the cafe inside the Computer Museum on 4th floor. Lovely food, great value and really friendly service. Will definitely go again and recommend it to everyone

Krys Mayoh

9 months ago

A fascinating place. So wonderful this grand historical piece of architecture is being put to good use. The small cinema is an excellent and much needed resource.

Andy Bark

1 year ago

I visited in Oct 2023 mainly for the Computer Museum which was fabulous. We must have been in there three hours. They have a great collection of PC's going back through the years and a retro Video Game Arcade. This is a huge complex that can be a bit of a rabbit warren inside. Maybe meeter's and greeters could assist at the entrance. Signage could be better really to guide you around. One thing you need to know when visiting is when all the different business are actually open. Several were closed when we were there even the café and sadly the Steam Engine room. There is a myriad of activities on site that will tempt you to come back I certainly will.

Dave Harris

1 year ago

Large old mill with lots of different things inside, cafe cinema gym boxing archery , lots of activities going on inside, I attend every Thursday for beavers group.

Joaney Anton

1 year ago

Really nice heritage centre and impressive mill engine. The North West Computer Museum is really good and worth a visit. There is a maze of corridors and signage needs improvement,some areas need improvement.

Brian Jones

1 year ago

Interesting place heritage museum was cool and seeing the old steam engines was impressive lots of different shops and things to see and do too was a pleasant experience top notch

resident eagle

1 year ago

The Cinema on the fourth floor is well worth the visit. Like going back in time. A lot of the refit done by Kevin . Great carpenter who makes bespoke one of furniture.

James Lewis

1 year ago

Popped into the visitors centre and was blown away by the displays and the giant wheel that used to power the mill. The guides were well versed in the buildings history. Had a look around the rest of the mill, and there's a lot going on in the building. Will definately be back.

mark Dando

1 year ago

Me and the misses called in today on our way to one of the other units at the mill. All the staff were friendly and welcoming and even happily discussed amendments with me as I'm a picky eater. The food arrived quickly and was hot and delicious. There is plenty of seating, it was very clean, the location is very central within the mill, and the prices are excellent. I spotted a previous review here stating it wasn't well sign posted, I suspect they have worked on this since then as it was very easy to find when we went. No complaints whatsoever, I'll definitely be calling back in. Cheers.

Adam Elliott

1 year ago

North West computer museum is on the 4th floor. A real must for anyone interested in computer and gaming history. £2.00 for a cappuccino and a bag of walkers crisps, best value ever. My grandson is in his element ?

Derek Gibson

1 year ago

Visited on a Monday afternoon, mostly closed, lift out of order. There may be some good things there, but I didn't see them and I visited 4 floors. Not sure all the plans and ideas are in place yet.

Bob Sanders

1 year ago

Lovely quirky place but needs better signage to find your way around. The cafe was fab!

Gill Parker

1 year ago

Extremely very nice people a very welcoming will go out their way to make people happy me and my 2 girls loved it and the food was very nice ???

Lyndsey Unsworth

1 year ago

I volunteer in the Heritage Centre. Come and see us on Tuesday or Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm. Warm welcome awaits!

Jane Shaw

2 years ago

Lots going on, great community asset

thegiftshop

2 years ago

Excellent! Very friendly staff.

Chris Howard

2 years ago

Very interesting, Heritage floor is well worth a visit, fantastic that the original Mill engine is still in situ, the volunteers are positive it will run again in the future. Other machinery on show with a wool loom being rebuilt. Excellent knowledge from the volunteers and guides

Mark Stephan

2 years ago

Fabulous place. So many different classes and events to enjoy. Cafe, heritage centre yoga and gym are particularly fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. What more could you ask if you want to be a part of the community or even just to visit.

Donna Eccles

2 years ago

Picked a load out of leigh spinners yesterday in&out 'boys r great 'twt driver

Colin Jones

2 years ago

Leigh Spinners have a Huge range of the UK's finest artificial grass complete with free samples service. The artificial grass specialists. Make gardening simple with artificial grass. The Leigh Spinners Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. We love the Leigh Spinner artificial grass and think it’s the best in the uk

James Dooley

2 years ago

Very good.

Lance Rawlinson

2 years ago

Lovely old fashioned factory still in use

Andy Scott

2 years ago

Excellent heritage site a lot of work done much more to do.

Derek Morris

2 years ago

Great to see the old sites being looked after rather than being torn down. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff too

Mark Brandon

3 years ago

I volunteer at The Mill. We are looking at reopening our Heritage offer at the end of July! If you want to volunteer pkeaseco e down and join us- you can find a friends page on Facebook too!

Jane Shaw

3 years ago