Activities at Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill Colchester
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Walking

Things to see and do at Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill, Essex

Enjoy your day with us: try bug-hunting or the pedal powered fulling stocks. You could take a walk following our downloadable trail. You may want to tuck in to a scone or cake with your picnic. There's plenty of fun to be had at the mill. Check out the events too. Please note last admission time to the mill is 30 minutes before published closing.

Archive image of Bourne Mill
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Fishing

The history of Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill, Essex

With a history dating back over 1,000 years, through the dissolution of the monasteries and peaceful pursuits of fishing and smelly industry of fulling and dusty milling, our special Mill has something to interest everyone.

Close up of the exterior of Bourne Mill
Walking trail

Bourne Mill, Colchester, Essex, a Wee Wander circular walk

Bourne Mill, Essex

Take a circular walk from Bourne Mill, visiting the streets of Colchester where pubs were built in the 19th century.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 15 mins
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)