Milling in Action- National Mills Weekend
Come and see Dunster's rare double overshot watermill in action with a day of milling and talks to celebrate National Mills Weekend.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
There has been a working mill on this site in Dunster since at least the Domesday Book. The current mill dates from about 1780 and still mills flour to this day.
Come along on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May from 10am-4pm to see the mill in action, chat to our millers and learn about how it works on a mill talk.
Enjoy bread and apricot cake taster treats made from our own spelt flour available to purchase in the mill shop. Explore the bin floor (the top floor of the mill) newly opened this year.
Normal admission applies.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are very welcome at this event.
- Meeting point
Please park in the Dunster Castle visitor car park (TA24 6NY) and then proceed to Dunster Watermill through the River Gardens.
- What to bring and wear
Terrain is steep and uneven in places. Please wear suitable footwear as paths can be muddy.
- Accessibility
Terrain around the site is steep and uneven in places. Trampers are available to hire for the morning or afternoon, pre-booking recommended. There is wheelchair and pushchair access to the ground floor of the watermill and outside to the wheels. There is no wheeled access to the upper floors or viewing platform. Please note that due to the historic nature of the mill, floors may be uneven.
Upcoming events
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Seasonal Garden Walk: Blossom at Dunster Castle
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May Half Term Trail
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