Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Impressive working 18th-century watermill and campsite

Mill Street, Houghton, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ

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18th-century watermill at Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire in spring

Opening times for 15 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Watermill	Closed
Car Park	08:30 - 16:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:00

Car Park
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
		£3.00

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Mill tour from 13 March
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£8.80	£8.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£4.40	£4.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£22.20	£20.00
1 adult, 2 children	£13.20	£12.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£7.60
Group (Child 5-17)		£3.80

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Car park
We are operating a pay and display system in our car park where car park charges will apply for non-members. The price for non-members is £3 for 3 hours only. Members park free but for 3 hours only. There is no parking for motorhomes or caravans at the Mill.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome to enjoy the many walks and meadows surrounding the mill. We ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times. Assistance dogs only are allowed inside the mill and tea-room.
Guided tour
The watermill is open between March and October. Guided tours of the mill are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets need to be booked in advance.
Tea-room
Riverside tea-room open daily serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals.
Toilet
The toilets are open daily in the tea-room from 10am-4pm and from 11am-4pm in the mill when it's open from March to October.
Mobility parking and accessible toilet. Accessible routes available. Ground floor of mill accessible.
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows access statement
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets can be found in the tea-room and mill.
Designated parking
There are 2 designated accessible parking spaces in the main car park.
Drop-off point
It is possible to drop off visitors close to the mill, if the designated spaces are full.
Induction loop
There is an induction loop at the counter in the tea-room and visitor reception.
Level access to food outlet
The main entrance to the tearoom is up two steps, the accessible entrance is at the rear of the building accessed by a wooden deck ramped surfaced with non-slip gripdeck. The open space and meadow area is generally accessed by grass paths on level ground.
Level access/terrain
Access to visitor welcome space is level, doorway is quite low but warning signage is in place. The floor surface on the ground floor of the mill is partly stone flags and partly asphalt mastic style floor these are easily accessible.
Ramped access/slopes
The accessible entrance to the tea-room is at the rear of the building accessed by a wooden deck ramped surfaced with non-slip gripdeck.
Seating available
There are chairs for visitors to use throughout the mill including some with arms and high backs.
Steps/uneven terrain
The main exit has a level if slightly uneven floor. The floor covering is coir matting. The floors on the first and second stories of the mill are wooden and in places are uneven due to the historic nature of the building. The first and second floors of the mill aren’t easily accessible.
Mill Street, Houghton, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ
01480301494
houghtonmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

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Houghton Mill is open for guided tours Wednesday to Saturday. You’ll need to pre-book your tickets for the guided tours only, which can be done up to two weeks before your visit. No booking is required Sunday. If you're planning a visit, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

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Visiting Houghton Mill with your dog

Houghton Mill is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the many walks and meadows surrounding the mill. We ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times. Assistance dogs only are allowed inside the mill and tea-room. Find out everything you need to know about visiting with a dog.

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Houghton Mill welcome leaflet

Orientation map and accessibility information for visitors to Houghton Mill

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