Attraction in Bury St Edmunds
Pakenham Water Mill
Mill Road
Pakenham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2NB
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The parish of Pakenham is unique in Britain in having both a
working water mill and a working windmill.
The 18th century water mill, owned by the Suffolk Building Preservation Trust,
is on a Domesday site. Here, for almost 1000 years, millers have been using
the simple technology of water power to produce stone-ground wholemeal flour
from locally-grown wheat. The mill is maintained and operated by a team of
volunteers who continue the tradition.
Water from Pakenham Fen collects in the mill pond to turn the 16 foot
high iron water-wheel which drives the mill-stones which turn the wheat into
flour. The friendly guide will show you how the mill works, how to hoist
sacks of wheat to the top of the mill, what the damsel does, the 1904
Blackstone oil engine, and much more besides.
In the former miller's house next door you can see the 18th C. brewing
vat and bread oven in the kitchen, and can buy wholemeal flour ground at the
mill, souvenirs, etc in the shop.
There is a picnic area with pleasant walks beside the mill-pond, a
beautiful setting with excellent opportunities for photography, sketching
and painting - or just to enjoy the view!
Events: 2010
National Mills Weekend & Food Event Sunday 9 May
Vintage Power Day Sunday 20 June
Heritage Weekend Sunday 12 September
Harvest Festival Sunday 26 September
Father Christmas Sunday 5 December
Details
Months Open: 2 April 2010 - 31 October 2010
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays - 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Thursdays - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Admission Price: Adults: £3
Concessions: £2.50
Children: £1.50
Catering: Tea Room - open to 4.30pm
More Attractions nearby
Moyse's Hall Museum (0.29 miles)
Smiths Row Art Gallery (0.33 miles)
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (0.49 miles)
Wildwood Gallery (0.50 miles)
Greene King Brewery Shop, Museum, Off License and Tours (0.71 miles)
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