Your Visit
Opening Summer 2026
Find us
Bonsall Framework Knitting Workshop
Yew Tree Farm
The Dale
Bonsall
Matlock
DE4 2AY
🚗 Parking
Limited on-street parking is available near the site. The village car park is about a 10-minute walk away, up The Dale. Please contact us in advance if you require specific parking arrangements.
🚌 Public transport
Buses are as rare around here as intact framework knitting workshops, unfortunately. The nearest bus stops are in Bonsall village centre, and there are 2 or 3 buses a day. From there it’s a short walk to Yew Tree Farm.
Opening times
Opening Summer 2026
We’re currently in the restoration phase of the project. Check our What’s On page for upcoming events and open days, or sign up to our mailing list to be notified when we announce our opening dates.
Group visits
We aim to accommodate group visits outside of our scheduled Open Days Please get in touch to make arrangements.
Perfect for:
- School groups
- History societies
- Local organisations
- Heritage tours
Discover Bonsall
Bonsall is a historic village in the Derbyshire Dales with a rich heritage connected to framework knitting and lead mining.
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Workshop Map
Find framework knitters’ workshops across the village
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History Timeline
Journey through 350 years of our building’s rich history
Local links
Bonsall History Group • Bonsall Parish Council
Food and Drink
Great places to eat and drink in Bonsall, all just a short walk away.
Fountain Tea Rooms
A friendly village tea room serving homemade cakes, breakfasts, light lunches, and proper tea, right in the heart of Bonsall.
The Barley Mow
Home to Hen Racing and Strong Wo/men. Known also for good beer, hearty food, great music and a warm welcome.
The King’s Head
A long-established village pub, popular with locals and visitors, serving drinks and pub food in a traditional setting.
Accessibility
We’re committed to making the Bonsall Framework Knitting Workshop accessible to all visitors.
The ground floor of the workshop is accessible, though please note the ground is uneven underfoot. The first floor, where the framework knitting machine is housed, is reached by a steep staircase and is not accessible other than by stairs.
If you have any questions about accessibility before your visit, please contact us.