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New Beginnings

Turnip House, Benraw
Opening Times

We are open every weekend from 11am to 5pm.
If you want to come outside these times you are welcome, then please give us a call on 028 4065 0848

New Beginnings
inside the new Turnip House

We are a craft partnership establised in 1987 in The Mournes. We make hand loomed knitwear and felt products in our workshop. We also serve home made cakes and soup.

This year we have embraced a new project in the townland of Benraw in the Dromara hills.

We love our new home, and are sure you will too.

Our aim is:

To continue what we set out to do in 1987 -

  • shift the work/life balance
  • gain more connection with nature and landscape
  • try to take less and give more
  • focus on life's real priorities

    What does this mean in practice? Well, that's the journey!

    In the next few years the plan is:

  • aim towards a more sustainable lifestyle
  • live in the Mournes AONB
  • earn our living by means of craft
  • make and sell knitwear and knitted felt products
  • open a tea room and craft shop at the Turnip House
  • create an open, creative space for others to enjoy and participate in

    Weather Data

    I am archiving monthly weather data for this location, recorded on my new weather station.

    If you are interested or just curious, you can download it in Excel format here


    For the latest news and pictures, click on our Turnip House Blog

  • Felt Making Workshops

    pieces made at felt workshop
    pieces made at felt workshop

    Elaine will be running more of the felt making workshops over the summer. Learn to make felt. Elaine will guide you through the process of felting to make magical items from wool fibres such as:

  • flowers
  • bags
  • hats
  • textile art
  • vases

    The workshops, for small groups, run from 11am to 3pm at the Turnip House

    The cost is £25 per head and includes lunch and materials.

    You will be able to create a piece to take home!

    Workshop Dates

    In the autumn we have no workshops scheduled, however we can do workshops to suit your timetable during the week or at weekends.
    If you have 3 or more friends to join you, just let us know when you would like to do it!
    Please email us at info@turniphouse.com to book or if you want more information.
    pieces made at felt workshop

    Elaine & John McCombe

    64 Dromara Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Co. Down BT31 9UF
    t: 028 4065 0848
    e: info@turniphouse.com
    GPS Coordinates: +54° 18' 26.18", -6° 1' 41.92"


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