A growing list of established mills in the UK. Find out information about wind mills, water mills and more.
This six-story mill, built in 1877 to replace an earlier post mill, is undergoing extensive conservation to repair its cap, fantail, and six sails and bring it back into functional order. The project began in 2020 and will last several years. The mill is now closed to tourists, but aims to reopen for a few … Read more
The North Leverton windmill is one of the last remaining examples of a traditional Norfolk windmill. It is built in 1813 and was originally used to grind wholemeal flour. The mill was converted to produce white and self-raising flour in the early 20th century. The mill has been restored by a local community group, who … Read more
The Mount Pleasant Windmill is a four-sailed windmill that was built in 1875. It is located in the town of Gainsborough, North Lincs and is currently a tea room. The windmill has 10 different types of flour which are all organic and comes from the miller’s own farm. The Mount Pleasant Windmill was first built … Read more
The Heatherslaw Corn Mill was built in 1812 by the Heath family, who were Quakers. The corn mill was originally powered by water from the nearby river. The watermill sits at a site in the Ford and Etal Estate, Northumberland. The mill is a Grade II listed building and is still operational today, producing flour, … Read more
Maud Foster Windmill is a historic windmill located in the village of Great Gidding, Cambridgeshire, England. It has been restored to working order and is open to visitors. The mill was built in 1877 by a wealthy merchant called John Maud Foster. The mill originally had four sails but these were removed in 1901 because … Read more
Heckington Mill is the last surviving 8 sail mill in the world. What does it mill: Stoneground wholemeal, untreated white flour Features: Tours, gift shop, tea room, visitor centre. Heckington Mill website History Heckington Mill sits in the core of the Lincolnshire open country. The grade I recorded windmill was built in 1830 with five … Read more
Heage Windmill is located in Derbyshire, UK. The mill is open to the public. Flour ground by stone is sold at the mill. Founded in 1797, the Heage went through a refurb in in 2002. The mill is a working grade II building, with an internal stone mill. The millstone is powered by six windmill … Read more
Otterton Water Mill is at the town of Otterton, close to Budleigh Salterton in Devon, England. Otterton Water Mill is set close to the River Otter in Devon. A watermill was kept in this area in Domesday Book in 1086. The factory had three sets of stones. Milling has taken place here for more than … Read more
History of Green’s Mill 1807 Green’s Windmill in 1860 The windmill is worked by Mr Green. a Nottingham baker specialist in Sneinton, a town right external the town of Nottingham. It is the biggest and generally strong of the twenty or so windmills in and around the town. 1817 Mr Green forms a fine house … Read more
About Stanway House & Fountain Mill Located in the picturesque countryside of England, Stanway House & Fountain Mill stand as a testament to the rich history of flour mills and the enduring charm of rural estates. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush landscapes, this historic property offers a captivating journey back in time, celebrating … Read more
The windmill, run by Lincolnshire City Council and volunteers, produces stone flour. Open to the public on weekends. The last of the nine windmills that once stood on top of Lincoln Hill and the last operating mill in Lincoln were built in 1798. Ellis Mill is now the only survivor of these mills and a … Read more
In a beautiful setting on the River Slea, this award-winning, fully restored functioning watermill is believed to be the only Sheriff’s Watermill still operating in England, and the millers have been making mills here for over thousands of years. In 2021, the village of Noordoost Fryslân funded the restoration of the water wheel and now … Read more
At the core of England where the roman streets go across – Watling Street (A5) and The Fosse Way – lies Claybrooke Magna’s Watermill on a site accepted to be more than 1000 years of age, the factory is still run today as a privately-run company processing scope of premium natural flours and muesli blends. … Read more