Kilburn Mill at Clarks Cove

The Kilburn Mill is one of the most unique places to visit in New Bedford. This historic waterfront mill is home to a wide variety of independent shops, artists, makers, and small businesses — all under one roof. From handcrafted goods and artisan studios to specialty retail and creative workspaces, there is something new to discover every time you walk through the halls. The building itself has so much character, with exposed brick, original mill details, and beautiful harbor views that make it feel both historic and inspiring. If you’re looking to support local businesses, explore handmade products, or spend an afternoon discovering hidden gems, the Kilburn Mill is absolutely worth a visit. For a full directory of shops and updates on what’s happening inside the mill, follow along at

I was so happy to see this old mill being utilized to its fullest. Its so grand. The old floors are gorgeous. The brick still intact. The windows are beautiful and let in so much light. I only visited the first floor. That is the retail floor. There are a variety of businesses inside. Society Coffee for one! Some vintage clothing shops A bright and welcoming plant shop..plants in the mill look so gorgeous There is a gym Tattoo business T-shirts custom logo business Great vintage clothing store all on the first floor There is a huge antique shop as well.

I went to the free Christmas event at the event space and I have to say I was so impressed for something that was free. The Santa there was incredible, we got free pictures taken and free printouts, the cookies and hot cocoa served were absolutely delicious and not at all the quality I would expect for a free event. It gave me a good chance to see how lovely the event space is there and to do a little bit of shopping at the many many very cool stores inside of the mill. I'm so excited to have something like this in the area and I hope it works out for everybody. It was very crowded there though, so I'm guessing the shopping space is as lucrative as it deserves to be. Again, can't say enough how great this was for a free event!!

Kilburn Mill at Clark's Cove is a beautifully preserved historic mill filled with an eclectic mix of small businesses, artist studios, and a large antique mall. The character of the building really comes through, with winding hallways and old industrial details that make it feel authentic rather than polished. It’s genuinely easy to get a little lost here, but in the best way. Every turn seems to reveal something different, and browsing feels more like exploring than shopping. If you enjoy places with history, creativity, and a bit of organized chaos, Kilburn Mill is well worth a visit and easy to come back to more than once.

I went for a yoga studio and walk at covewalk. There are many interesting business at the location and a cool place to explore. Definitely will go back.