Winchester City Mill

We've put together some helpful information about what to expect from your visit to Winchester City Mill. Please read this article before visiting to get the most out of your visit.

We're lucky to be one of the only urban UK locations where otters are regularly recorded passing through.

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. Discover how we mill our wholemeal flour using traditional machinery and see our volunteer millers in action.

Situated in the heart of the mill, you can escape the hustle and bustle of historic Winchester and tuck into delicious baked treats and a coffee whilst soaking up the atmosphere of a 1000 year old working watermill. Winchester's best kept secret!

Located in the old stables, Winchester City Mill's second hand bookshop is a tucked away gem well worth searching for

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.