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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 (5th November 2018 - 12th April 2019)

Sarehole Mill will be CLOSED to the general public in December 2018 and January 2019. 

Open for special events, see What's On for details.

From February 3rd - 12th April 2019: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and the first Sunday of each month, 11am - 4pm. Guided tours only.

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

Sarehole Mill will be CLOSED to the general public in December 2018 and January 2019.

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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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February Half Term

Activity
Join us this February Half Term for crafty fun each day of the holidays! 
Sarehole Mill
19 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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Family Baking Day: Pancake Day!

Activity
Join us for a day of family fun making pancakes!
Sarehole Mill
22 Feb 2019 - 22 Feb 2019
11.30am - 3.00pm
Book tickets £2.00
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There and Back Again: J.R.R Tolkien a...

Special Event
A guided introduction to Tolkien, the area of Sarehole and its influence on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. 
Sarehole Mill
24 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Book tickets £10.00
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Tolkien Reading Day

Special Event
A two day celebration of the life and works of J.R.R Tolkien.
Sarehole Mill
23 Mar 2019 - 24 Mar 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
Book tickets £3.00
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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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Sarehole Mill

Get a taste of Sarehole Mill, the 250 year old watermill in Birmingham that is famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.
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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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