Nether Alderley Mill

Visitors on a guided tour inside Nether Aldlerley Mill

Important notice -

For 2021, we're opening Nether Alderley Mill on Sunday 8,15, 22, 29 August for a small number of guided tours. Full details are listed further down the webpage.

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

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The exterior of Nether Alderely Mill

Visiting Nether Alderley Mill: What you need to know

For 2021, Nether Alderley Mill will be open on Sundays 8, 15, 22 and 29 August. Guided tours will run every 30 minutes, from 12.45pm to 3.15pm. Pre-booking is not required. Please note that this is a small property with no toilets or food and beverage facilities. Face masks are recommended and hand sanitiser will be provided.

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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

Restoring the mill 

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

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