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.