Whats On
SPECIAL EVENTS

CHILDREN’S TOURS
Every weekend and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer school holidays
2.30pm - 3.30pm

Take a step back in time with the story of Nat the Hatter on the ‘factory floor’ of the museum. Follow in the footsteps of Nat and his family as they make hats in the old factories of Stockport. Learn how they made the hats, see and hear the old machinery and visit the Hatter’s Cottage. Experience what it was like to be a hat maker’s apprentice.

Price: £2 per child, accompanying adults
Free - Booking Essential

OBJECT OF THE MONTH

2008
29 August - Native American headdress
26 September - Mourning hat
31 October - African headgear: Madam Kofo (part of Black History Month celebrations)
28 November - Stockport County hat

Last Friday of every month 1pm - 1.10pm
Hat Works' Collections Access Officer Stephanie Murfin will explore interesting items from the museum collection in a 10 minute lunchtime talk.
Devour some interesting facts in your lunch hour.
Free - drop in

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
part of the Heritage Opens Days Campaign
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
1pm - 5pm

Take a guided tour around Hat Works where a fact sheet on the history of Wellington Mill and the conversion of this grade 2 listed building will be available for visitors throughout the weekend.
In our community room there will be a drop in family fun activity ‘Felting For All’ come along and make a felt masterpiece to take home with you!

FREE

 

Tor book for any of the workshops or events contact
Hat Works on 0161 355 7770 / 0161 335 7776