We visited for the joint open day with the local church. Very busy, and long queues. Unfortunately... read more
We visited for the joint open day with the local church. Very busy, and long queues. Unfortunately... read more
Interesting to see the mill although it wasn't working during our visit it was still interesting to... read more
The tide mill has a small car bridge which charges a £1 toll to cross but allows you to return on the same ticket. However despite paying my £1 and only returning less than 2 hours later I have just received a threatening letter form the local council accusing me of not paying on the return leg and saying unless I pay again I will fave a minimum £35 charge. Now it's only a £ and I would have happily paid a £ each way but what I don't appreciate is the smart comments about proving I paid it. I am not in the habit of paying a £1 fee on a credit card or even keeping the ticket for almost 2 months on the off chance I would be accused of defrauding the local council of £1.
I visited the Eling Tide Mill with a group of 12 members from my U3A.
We started off with a great buffet Lunch served in the side room of the Mill Cafe. We then went over the road to the Grade II listed water mill. The mill is mentioned in the Domesday Book and after storm damage in the 1770's it was rebuilt. It was originally 2 independent waterwheels driving the stones, only one now operates the other is in place but cosmetically restored. After a terrific complete renovation it reopened last year and is now one of only 2 tide mills in the country. Try to visit when the tide is right (check their website for times) and also take the guided tour. This is a fantastic attraction for all ages. There is a lift to the first floor but the stairs to the 2nd floor may present problems. Don't leave without buying some of their superb flour, It's stone ground wholemeal flour is from local grain but the organic flour is from grain brought in from elsewhere in England. Also don't leave without going to the Discovery Centre or the cafe, their cakes and biscuits are to die for. There is a delightful walk around the millpond with lot's of wildlife.
As one of the only working Tide mills in the country, this hidden gem in Eling and Totton is well worth a visit. It still mills flour from locally grown wheat which is available to buy in the Mill Shop. There is a good Cafe on site and local parking just over the Toll bridge is free and there are wheelchair accessible walks around the Mill Pond and local foreshore.
Very interesting visit, saw the mill start up and start milling with a very good explanation from the (young) miller
Eling Tide Mill is one of the great experiences - My great Grandfather was the Miller here in the late 1800's. The building itself is fascinating - the DVD we bought showed exactly how the Mill works so great to hear the whooshing of the water - and see the wheel system well worth a visit
A working tide mill. Fascinating and informativfe as it shows the visitor how centuries ago man leart to use tyhe poer of the tide to produce the energy needed to grind corn. Step back in history and marvel at the ingenuity.