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A 250 year old working watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.

Cole Bank Road
Birmingham, B13 0BD
0121 348 8160 Directions

Opening times and prices

Summer Opening (30th March – 4th November)

Closed July 21st and July 22nd.

Wednesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays), 11am - 4pm.
Also open Tuesdays during Birmingham school holidays, 11am - 4pm.

Entry

Tea Room and grounds are FREE.

  • Adult (includes over 60s) £6.00
  • Concession (Students/Benefits. Excludes over 60s) £4.00
  • Child (3-15) £3.00
  • Family of 3 (max 2 adults) £13.50
  • Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £16.00
  • Family of 5 (max 2 adults) £18.20
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About

There has been a mill on this site since 1542, but the current building dates from the mid-18th Century. In the 1850s a steam engine was installed ...
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What's On

Find out what's on now and what's coming up at Sarehole Mill.
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Summer Holidays

Activity
Throughout the summer holidays a trail and craft activity will be available each day we are open (Tuesday - Sunday).
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Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from
24 Jul 2018 - 2 Sep 2018
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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Festive Bakes

Special Event
Our popular baking workshop returns for a festive treat and a tour around the mill. What better to get you in the festive mood?
Sarehole Mill
2 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2018
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Book tickets £25.00
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Dippy the Dinosaur Craft

Activity
Enjoy a dinosaur themed craft activity as we celebrate Dippy as he visits Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery! Find out about Dippy on Tour: A Natu...
Sarehole Mill
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
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Book tickets £5.00
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From Ruin to Running

Tour and Talk
A guided tour of Sarehole Mill, describing how the mill was restored from ruin in the 60s, the developments since then and how we currently use the...
Sarehole Mill
6 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2018
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Book tickets £6.00
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A Miller's Tale

Tour and Talk
What was it like to work in a watermill?
Sarehole Mill
12 Sep 2018 - 12 Sep 2018
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Book tickets £6.00
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Pumpkin Flotilla

Special Event
The annual pumpkin flotilla returns! 
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27 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 2018
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Book tickets £20.00
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School Residency Project with Hall Green Primary School

Birmingham Museums Trust has started an exciting new Schools in Residence project working with local schools to help them engage and connect with their local history. At Sarehole Mill we have work...
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