Things to see & do
Learn how the mill works
Take a look at how the cogs and wheels work
© David Levenson
Find out how the cogs, wheels and other machinery all work together at the mill.
Our information panels and volunteers will help explain the process from growing wheat in the fields to putting the flour in the bags.
The Mill past and present
Hardwick millers have been working here for centuries
© David Levenson
There has been a mill on this site for hundreds of years, providing flour for the local villages and the Hardwick Estate.
Find out more about the lives of the Stainsby millers, past and present.
Stretch your legs
Visitors enjoy stretching their legs in the surrounding grounds
© Natiomal Trust/David Levenson
Get the most out of your visit to Stainsby Mill and take a walk in the nearby Hardwick park.
There's plenty of walking routes from sedate strolls to brisk rambles. We even have a Miller's Shoe Walk.
For families
Children love getting hands-on at Stainsby Mill with a range of activities and trails, including having a go at grinding your own flour.
Miller's Pond
The Miller's Pond supplies water to Stainsby Mill and is a great spot for wildlife watchers. Look out for the Kingfisher in spring and summer as well as the swans and great crested grebes.
Do some baking
Why not buy some bags of freshly milled organic flour from the mill? It'll make very tasty bread and baked treats.
More at Hardwick
Hardwick Hall, built by a cast of thousands
Make the most of your trip to Stainsby Mill and visit Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan masterpiece.
Take a stroll around the house and enjoy finding out more about the history of the building and its remarkable owner, Bess of Hardwick. Or why not stretch your legs and take a walk in the picturesque parkland or peaceful gardens. We've a selection of routes for all abilities.