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A 250 year old 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

Winter Opening Times (3rd February 2018 - 12th April 2019)

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and the first Sunday of each month, 11am - 4pm. Guided tours only.

Closed on Wednesday 6th March and Thursday 7th March for site maintenance.

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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Sarehole Mill
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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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Find out what's on now and what's coming up at Sarehole Mill.
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Tolkien Reading Day

Special Event
Join us for a two day celebration as part of the annual Tolkien Reading day. Half price entry to the Mill.
Sarehole Mill
23 Mar 2019 - 24 Mar 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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Nature Explorers

Activity
Family fun in the Forest! Put on your wellies and become Nature Explorers at Sarehole Mill, activities for all age groups, join us for river dippin...
Sarehole Mill
19 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019
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Book tickets £2.00
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St George and the Dragon Egg Hunt

Activity
Beware! Dragons have invaded Sarehole Mill!
Sarehole Mill
22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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Spring Craft Fair

Special Event
Outdoor Spring craft market with a variety of gifts and crafts to browse and buy.
Sarehole Mill
28 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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May Day Folk Day

Special Event
A celebration of the traditions of Maypole Dancing and folklore. Morris Dancers and maypole dancing, trails, crafts and traditional games.
Sarehole Mill
6 May 2019 - 6 May 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
Book tickets Included in cost of admission
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There and Back Again: J.R.R Tolkien a...

Tour and Talk
A guided introduction to Tolkien, the area of Sarehole and its influence on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Sarehole Mill
12 May 2019 - 12 May 2019
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Book tickets £10.00
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Help us get Sarehole Mill milling again!

2019 marks 50 years since Sarehole Mill became a museum and we have big plans for the mill this year! We have launched an appeal to restore Sarehole Mill to full working order. Not only will this help us to bring history to life for our visitors, but we will also be able to sell bread to the local community, which will help us sustain the museum. We are aiming to raise £6,500 to enable us to begin milling again.
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Volunteering as a Heritage Interpreter at Sarehole Mill

Hello - my name is Elinor and I volunteer as a Heritage Interpreter at Sarehole Mill. I have been volunteering there since I was an undergraduate creative writing student at the University of Birmi...
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