Trefriw Woollen Mills
Welsh tapestry bedspreads and tweeds woven in Snowdonia
Welsh "tapestry" bedspreads have been woven at Trefriw Woollen Mills for over 100 years. The choice of colourings is both classic and contemporary and the timeless geometric pattern compliments both modern and traditional homes. The designs are very clear because two cloths are woven on top of each other and the figuring is created when the bottom cloth is brought to the surface of the fabric.
This double weave is also produced in patterns with smaller repeats which are used for throws, cushions, waistcoats, dinner sets and purses.
Tapestry products can be ordered on-line at website link
The yarn for the tweed is made by blending, carding and spinning various colours of dyed raw wool to get a heathery effect. Heritage tweed products in houndstooth and herringbone designs include hats, caps, scarves, capes and skirt lengths
Optical blending (i.e. the effect created when the eye takes in a number of colours and mixes them) is also exploited in the Joseph rugs which have a multi-coloured warp and three different coloured wefts which mingle together for soft rich shades.
The shop specialises in pure wool knitwear and accessories. Wool, the original sustainable fibre is a niche product prized by those who value its qualities.
Sheepskin products and clothing in other natural fibres are also available.
The dobcross looms on which the heritage fabric is woven and the hydro electric turbines (over 50 years old) can be viewed.
The Weaver's Garden and Handspinning can be viewed during the summer (Tuesday - Thursday).
Freshly ground coffee and homemade cakes are served in the tearoom.
Trefriw is situated in beautiful and varied countryside in the Conwy Valley. There are lovely walks all around, rivers, waterfalls and lakes to visit, friendly pubs and guest houses.
Trefriw Woollen Mills Attraction website link
Trefriw Woollen Mills Shop website link
Shop in Trefriw Conwy Valley, five miles north of Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia
Opening Times
- SHOP OPEN every day all year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Summer Hours:- Monday - Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m, Sundays 10.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
- Winter Hours:- Monday - Saturday 10.00 a.m - 5.00 p.m., Sunday 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m
Contact Details
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Trefriw Woollen Mills
Owner/Manager: Elaine Williams
Main Road Trefriw Conwy LL27 0NQ United Kingdomphone: 01492 640462 fax:Our Website News & Special Offers
See the weaving. Monday - Friday 10.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. All winter except December 17th 2007 through to January 8th 2008.