Winchester City Mill

From discovering how our watermill works through weekly demonstrations to enjoying quiz trails and 50 things challenges, a visit to the UK's most historic watermill is an exciting experience for all ages.

This historic mill is a rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill, powered by the fast-flowing River Itchen, which can be seen passing under the mill.

Visit Winchester City Mill and take part in our tasty baking demonstrations where you can sample different recipes. Be inspired...bake at home with our freshly milled wholemeal stoneground flour using our recipe cards.

Winchester City Mill is lucky to be one of the only urban UK locations where otters are regularly recorded passing through.

Visit Winchester City Mill’s South Downs Gateway to discover the delights of walking, cycling and days out in the UK’s newest National Park, which lies just a short cycle ride or walk away.

July 24 – Sep 3: Visit Winchester City Mill this summer for a mini adventure, with a miller’s passport trail, '50 things' activities and hands-on family fun every day, inside and out of this ancient working watermill. Enjoy milling demonstrations throughout the week and watch our volunteer bakers in action on 27 July and 25 August (11-3) as they show just how easy it is to use our wholemeal flour to produce delicious treats.

From pooh sticks (City Mill style) to spotting a bird or fish, your next adventure awaits. Experience ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ with the whole family at Winchester City Mill, the oldest working watermill in the UK.

The City Mill is one of the oldest working watermills in the country, with over a thousand years of milling history behind it. Discover Winchester City Mill's vibrant history for yourself when you visit.

1931-2005 Memories and Recollections of Hostellers

During the heavy floods over the winter of 2013 and 2014, City Mill suffered significant damage with much of the building inundated by the main flow of the river.

First saved from demolition in the 1920s, Winchester City Mill wasn't reconnected with its production purpose until the 1980s when we began restoring it to become a working mill once again.

During the heavy floods over the winter of 2013 and 2014, the mill suffered significant damage. As the water receded and repair work began, we found that many of the ancient beams were in a bad state of decay.

Winchester City Mill is able to provide first-hand experiences that cannot be recreated in the classroom. With two floors and garden to explore, informative guided tours, exciting hands-on activities and interesting audio-visual displays to enjoy, there is something for all ages and abilities.

Education Group Membership is specially designed to allow education groups free entry to properties owned by the National Trust.

Protecting special places is a big job with loads of different ways for you to get involved and make a difference. Whatever your likes and interests we have a volunteer opportunity suitable for you.

Learning new skills, being active and making friends in magical surroundings; there are loads of great reasons to start volunteering.

The Winchester Association of National Trust Members arranges talks on the first Wednesday of each winter month (free to our Members), and day outings to houses and gardens throughout the year, all of which are publicised in our regular Newsletters.

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