An Ancient working mill in the heart of Dorset

From the first shudder as the Mill's water turbine slowly begin to turn bringing this magnificient building to life you are transported back in time when the mill was a noisy, workplace,reverberating with the loud slapping of the leather pulleys turning the clattering pinions and drive wheels which are driving the hammer mills. As the meal is fed down into the mills from the upper story and the ground flour is collected into the sacks a cloud pervades every corner of the building eventually covering everyone and everything in a fine layer of dust. Such was the day to day conditions experienced by the miller and his family as they worked to turn the yield of the farmer's fields into the necessity of life for the local community.

Still in good working order the present mill dates from the end of the 17th century with considerable renovation in the 19th century, although there has been a mill on this site for over 1000 years.

The mill will be open to the public from Sun 12th April on Sunday, Monday ,Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Admission charges are £2.00 for adults and 50p for accompanied children. Visits by organised parties outside of these times and dates are welcome, please contact Peter Loosmore 01747 854355.for further information.

Informal guided tours of the mill by our Mill Supervisers will be a highlight of your visit. Here you will be able to visit all corners of the mill and witness the machinery in motion. In addition riverside views, picnic areas and country walks provide a fascinating environment for the whole family to explore. So why not pack a picnic and set out for a perfect day.

Please note that although wheelchair visitors are very welcome, access to the mill is available on the ground floor only.

Car parking is available adjacent to the mill and at The Bull Tavern, a 14th century pub serving refreshments is only 1/2 mile away.

For the fishermen among you local rod licences for the Stour can be purchased from the following outlets :

The Bull Tavern
Marshes Electrical in the Market Place
Candy's Newsagent on Bridge Street

While for those more energetic visitors leaflets describing local walks may be obtained from the mill.

For a more technical description of the mill and its workings please click here.