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A Giant Milling Machine at Castle Ward

See our cornmill in action as part of NI Science Festival

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

A Giant Milling Machine In Action at Castle Ward.

A watermill is a living machine, using the power of water to drive cogwheels and millstones that turn grain into flour. Visit Castle Ward Corn Mill to see and hear this centuries-old technology in action — a simple, effective marvel of engineering.

Free event at the Corn Mill, with standard admission to Castle Ward.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome

Meeting point

Meet at the Cornmill in the Farmyard

Accessibility

Accessible Event

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