Getting it running
In the last few years the mill has undergone a further transformation with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, who have restored the machinery within it to working order.
Flour was ground for the first time for more than 70 years in September 2011 and the achievement of the volunteer team was recognised when they won the Marsh Heritage Volunteering Award in 2012.
These volunteers stepped up to the plate again in early 2021, when, owing to COVID19, it was feared the mill may have to close due to scaled back operations at Acorn Bank. The team formed the Acorn Bank Watermill Trust, and the mill continues to produce flour. You can see it working on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-3pm, April to September, plus Bank Holidays. If you want to follow the team's endeavours, more information can be found on their website (external link) and Facebook page. If you're interested in volunteering, you can get in touch with the team directly by emailing ab.wt@outlook.com.