National Mills Celebration with Acorn Bank Watermill Trust
National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration of windmills and watermills across the UK and the Acorn Bank Watermill Trust are taking part on 9 May.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Across the country, hundreds of mills will be taking part in the Society for the Protection of Ancient Building's celebration, including Acorn Bank's very own watermill. For this special occasion there will be puppetry workshops and music from Appleby Silver Band.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
At the watermill. Follow the path from the Shepherd's Hut.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather conditions that day.
- Accessibility
Please see the main webpage under 'Accessibility' for details.
- Other
Please contact the Acorn Bank Watermill Trust for any questions about the event itself, see below for contact details. For information on Acorn Bank, please get in touch with the National Trust team, contact details are on the main webpage.
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