Historic Lake District bobbin mill reopens as popular walkers' café

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 06:08 · Archive

The Bobbin Mill Cafe opened in April at Low Briery Holiday Village near Keswick in a restored historic building that once housed a working bobbin mill.

The Bobbin Mill Cafe opened in April at Low Briery Holiday Village just outside Keswick, housed in a historic building that retains features from its past as a working bobbin mill. The cafe sits alongside the well-known Keswick-to-Threlkeld railway trail and has quickly established itself as a popular pitstop for walkers in the area.

The building was repurposed as a swimming pool before being converted into the current cafe. Cafe manager Andrea Wells took over running the business around six weeks before the reporting of this story. Visitors have responded positively to the renovation. Wells said: 'Honestly, everybody who comes in just goes, "Oh my God, how beautiful is this?" It's got all the old features as well.' Walkers particularly appreciate the opening, with Wells noting visitors often say: 'Oh, there's a cafe there. Thank God you're open, I need to rest my legs.'

The cafe welcomes both the public and guests staying at Low Briery Holiday Village. It is dog-friendly and offers treats for canine visitors, including 'pup cups'. The building's history resonates with local people: one visitor revealed that her great-great-great-grandfather, great-grandfather and grandfather all worked at the mill.

Currently the cafe serves coffee, cakes and hot food including bacon and sausage sandwiches. Wells plans to expand the menu as the business develops. Planned additions include breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and packed lunches aimed at walkers, with pizzas also under consideration. Wells also hopes to hold evening and weekend events. The cafe is open daily.

How it is being reported

• Historic Lake District mill enjoys new life as popular walkers' caféA newly opened cafe housed inside a historic former mill is already making waves in the Lake District as a popular pitstop for walkers.NW Evening Mail · 7 Nov, 05:00
• Historic Lake District mill enjoys new life as popular walkers' caféA newly opened cafe housed inside a historic former mill is already making waves in the Lake District as a popular pitstop for walkers.Whitehaven News · 7 Nov, 05:00
• Historic Lake District mill enjoys new life as popular walkers' caféA newly opened cafe housed inside a historic former mill is already making waves in the Lake District as a popular pitstop for walkers.Cumberland News · 7 Nov, 05:00
• Historic Lake District mill enjoys new life as popular walkers' caféA newly opened cafe housed inside a historic former mill is already making waves in the Lake District as a popular pitstop for walkers.Westmorland Gazette · 7 Nov, 05:00

In this story: The Bobbin Mill Cafe · Low Briery Holiday Village · Keswick · Andrea Wells · Keswick-to-Threlkeld railway trail · Lake District

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