run by the Coker Rope & Sail Trust and CIO
Dawe’s is Britain’s only surviving Victorian twineworks with its original working machinery. Saved from total collapse and now restored by local volunteers for everyone to enjoy.
We were delighted that Dawe’s was given the ‘2022 Community Engagement’ award by the Association for Industrial Archaeology
DAWE’S WELCOMES VISITORS ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10am to 4pm
(and frequently at other times by appointment. Groups welcome.)
2024/5 Open Days – normal opening.
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November 23rd
We will NOT be open on December 28th
January 25th
February 22nd
March 22nd
April 26th
And we are planning a series of talks for early 2025 at 2:30 on the dates above. Details to follow
ENTRY IS ALWAYS FREE, BUT WE DO RELY ON YOUR DONATIONS
Please contact Ross Aitken 01935 862938 or RNAitken@hotmail.com
Find us at the west end of the village on the A30, next to No94 BA22 9AU
Blue and white sign with our ship on it.
See our Facebook page HERE
See our Tripadvisor listing HERE
See our Instagram page HERE
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RECENT AND OLDER HISTORY:
A history of Dawes Twineworks HERE
Grant-funded restoration progress 2007-15 HERE
The story and pictures of our Heritage Lottery funded restoration HERE
Machinery restoration 2014-15 HERE
The ‘new’ twineworks engine HERE
The demolition of the old bungalow HERE
Visitor Centre Build HERE
Rebuild of the walk’s west end bays HERE
Identify mystery people HERE
The Flax Project HERE
Art at Dawe’s HERE
West Coker School work 2014 HERE