Name: Winchester City Mill
Rating: 5.0

Winchester City Mill

Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9BH, UK

1-99 Years

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Winchester City Mill has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester, the capital of King Alfred’s Wessex, since at least Saxon times. With a history of over 1000 years, Winchester City Mill is one of the oldest watermills in the UK.

Inside, you’ll discover more about the mill’s long and fascinating history. Learn how we intend to return to milling traditional stoneground wholemeal flour using the power of the River Itchen and have a short guided tour by one of our wonderful guides (subject to availability).

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Mill: A rare surviving example of an urban corn mill in Winchester, dating back at least 1000 years to the reign of King Alfred.
Second-hand Bookshop: Delve into the goodies on our bookshop shelves, all donations go towards looking after this very special place.
Island Garden: A small but perfectly formed oasis in the middle of the city with views either side over the River Itchen.
Things to see and do at Winchester City Mill: Grab a bite to eat in our café, spot otters in the river using the otter-cam or learn about how the Mill has been such an important part of Winchester's history.
Family-friendly things to do at Winchester City Mill: There's lots for your family to get involved with at Winchester City Mill. There's a year-round activity book, wildlife spotting and '50 things to do before you're 11¾' challenges, there's plenty of family fun to be had come rain or shine.
A Gingerbread Christmas at Winchester City Mill: Step into this beautiful historic mill, brimming with the delights of Christmas. You'll find richly decorated trees with bright bows, copper baubles and strings of gingerbread characters reflecting the heritage of flour production here. Green garlands, shiny baubles and stack of presents will bring all the festive feelings. See if you can spot some familiar friends between the branches!

Facilities

Parking: We have no parking on site. The nearest parking is at Chesil car park (Not NT) or use the park and ride from St Catherine's to Winchester. (Not NT) See Winchester City Council's parking webpage for more information - http://www.winchester.gov.uk/parking
Food & Drinks: Café has the perfect field to fork story, and housed in the most beautiful setting of the Mill. Seating is available outside in our Island Garden overlooking the tranquil River Itchen.

What to see

The history of Winchester City Mill: Winchester City Mill is one of the oldest watermills in the country, with a history dating back over a thousand years. The building’s historical connections range from King Alfred the Great to JMW Turner, and through its preservation from demolition in 1928 to its rebirth as a working mill by the National Trust. The next phase of the mill's history includes a full-restoration of the mill wheel so we can begin milling and producing flour once again.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/winchester-city-mill/the-history-of-winchester-city-mill

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Please note: Watermill is currently not operating and the area may have random closures throughout the year whilst it is being repaired.

Address: Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9BH, UK

Post Code: SO23 9BH

Council: Winchester

County: Hampshire

By road: Take junction 9 from north M3, junction 10 from south M3.
On foot: South Downs Way, King's Way, Itchen Way -- all pass through or finish at Winchester.
By train: Winchester railway station is 1 mile away.
By bus: Regular local buses from the surrounding areas stop nearby.
Cycling: Winchester City Mill is located in the city centre, on Bridge Street and is right on National Cycle Network Route 23 (NCN23) which travels through the city on a mixture of off-road paths and quietly trafficked roads. The Mill is also just off the South Downs Way. Plan your route to Winchester City Mill using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it).
Parking: We have no parking on site. The nearest parking is at Chesil car park (Not NT) or use the park and ride from St Catherine's to Winchester. (Not NT) See Winchester City Council's parking webpage for more information - http://www.winchester.gov.uk/parking