Nether Alderley Mill

The exterior of Nether Alderely Mill

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill.

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A guide delivering a tour of Nether Alderley Mill

Volunteer at Nether Alderley Mill 

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills or put your expertise to use in a different way. We’re looking for new volunteers to join the team as both tour guides and millers, particularly at weekends. As a volunteer, you’ll be able to get to grips with the story of Nether Alderley Mill from the sixteenth century right through to the present day, and have the opportunity to get hands on with working heritage machinery.

Nether Alderley Mill

See what you can get up to 

Take a guided tour of Nether Alderley Mill to see working machinery, centuries old graffiti and to discover more about the life of a miller.

Flour pours into a sack at the mill

Make your own Elizabethan bread 

See how Elizabethan bread differed from the bread we enjoy today by trying out this recipe for yourself.

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Nether Alderley Mill

History

Historical image of Nether Alderley Mill taken 1908

Our history 

Take a look at how this mill was run and how it was at the heart of the community of Nether Alderley.

Sketch of Nether Alderley Mill from 1835

Building the mill 

With over 600 years of history, the mill has seen many changes from the way people lived to the way they farmed.

Historic image of John Rawlins surrounded by his family

The millers 

The life of a miller was a tough one with long hours and back-breaking, dangerous work.

Sacks inside a mill

The machinery 

Learn more about the machinery used in the mill. It's a real eye opener as to the physical demands and risks a miller went through each day.

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Nether Alderley Mill

Our work

Nether Alderley Mill before the roof was restored

Restoring the mill 

Between 2008 and 2012 repair work was carried out to the ageing roof of Nether Alderley Mill.

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