Heritage Open Days: Clyston Mill
As part of Heritage Open Days, visit this historic watermill in Broadclyst village on the Killerton estate.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer’s grain.
Steeped in history, explore the mill and see how the leat would power the watermill. Thanks to some exciting conservation work, the wheel will be turning for the first time since 2019!
Parking is available in Victory Hall car park in the centre of Broadclyst Village. Please follow the signs from the car park, towards the church and through the church yard to the mill.
As part of Heritage Open Days, the mill is open to all visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, from 6-15 September. Entry is free for all visitors during this time.
There are no facilities on site. The nearest toilets are located in Victory Hall car park in Broadclyst Village.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome and must be supervised at all times.
- Meeting point
The mill is located in Broadclyst village, a short drive from Killerton.
- What to bring and wear
The mill is an agricultural building and does not have heating. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
The mill is a historic building. The ground floor has level access from outside. There are two floors to the mill that are accessed by very step steps with open treads.
- Other
Assistance dogs only (although we do not recommend for assistance dogs to access the first and second floor due to the open tred stairs)
Upcoming events
Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display
Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.
Playing by the rules: fashion exhibition in the house
Killerton's 2024 fashion exhibition will explore children's clothes of the 19th and 20th century.
Ranger Walk: Killerton's Veteran Trees
Join Killerton’s Ecologist, Fiona Hailstone, as she guides you to discover some of the 1500 ancient trees on the Killerton estate.
Exeter University Archaeological Dig
The University of Exeter archaeology department are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and discover what they have found.