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Patterson's Spade Mill

Northern Ireland

The last working water-driven spade mill in daily use in the British Isles

751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, County Antrim, BT39 0AP

Blacksmiths working at the forges, Patterson's Spade Mill, Northern Ireland

Planning your visit

2025 Summer Tours 

Join us for Saturday tours of the Spade Mill this summer!

Patterson's Spade Mill Guided Tour

Watch the Mill in action 

Click to watch the Patterson's Spade Mill experience come to life.

Blacksmithing students working at the forges in Patterson's Spade Mill, Northern Ireland

Booking your visit to Patterson's Spade Mill 

Information on how to book classes and tours of Patterson's Spade Mill.

Patterson's Spade Mill Guided Tour

Accessibility at Patterson's Spade Mill 

The National Trust is for everyone, and at Patterson's Spade Mill our team have been working hard to improve accessibility to enable more visitors to enjoy this special place.

A small group, one in a wheelchair enjoy a tour of Patterson's Spade Mill
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