Tower Mill
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Heart of Hawick Tower Mill
Description: Discover a whole new world of family entertainment inside the Tower Mill - a former weaving mill which has been completely renovated to provide:
a cinema/theatre, caf� bar, exhibition space, visitor welcome centre, ICT suite and
creative workspaces.
Ownership: Scottish Borders Council
Situation � OS ref:NT 502145
How to get there:
By car: At the opposite end of the High Street from the Horse, where the newcastleton Road branches off.
By public transport: Regular bus services from the other border towns, Edinburgh and Carlisle to Hawick
Seasonal opening details (2009):
All year.
Opening Hours:
Opening times are:
9am � 10pm Tuesday � Saturday
9am � 7pm Sunday & Monday
Facilities:
Because the building is situated over the Slitrig river, this modern cafe/bar features:
a glass covered 14 foot Victorian water-wheel which is hoped to be restored, a glass terraced seating area, under-water cameras so visitors can view the nearby otters, herons, bats and salmon whilst relaxing with a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.
Admission:
Adult film tickets are �5 / we often have free music sessions and other entertainment in Beanscene / live events in the auditorium cost around �5 - �8.
Contact:
Heart of Hawick Tower Mill
Kirkstile
Hawick
TD9 0A
Tel: 01450 360680
Fax: 01450 360429
Attached attractions:
See above
Additional Information
Theatre/Cinema
The new Tower Mill cinema operates in association with Edinburgh Filmhouse. It offers a varied programme of films - from Arthouse and foreign films to mainstream movies.
The Cafe Bar
Run by Beanscene it is open 5 days a week 9am - 10pm.
Web link: (where appropriate):
Places to stay nearby:
Hawick
Local towns and villages:
Hawick
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