An 18th century working watermill in the West Midlands
We are always delighted to welcome new volunteers who would like to assist on our Work Days or on Open Days - or ideally both! Our volunteers all become members of the Friends of New Hall Mill, so you'll often hear us referring to each other as '
Our first Open Day of the year is on Sunday, 10th May 2026, National Mills Weekend. Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary Year of the Friends of New Hall Mill! We will be open from 10am to 4pm. Please note, we only allow assistance dogs in our grounds.
One of the regular maintenance jobs at New Hall Mill is dressing the millstones. Here you can watch the process on YouTube: This task has nothing to do with getting dressed up for a party or well-dressing with flowers. At a watermill, dressing is the process of sharpening, re-grooving, and
David Bates was an English landscape artist who painted in oils and watercolour. He was born in March, Cambridgeshire, in late 1841 (his birth was registered in the North Witchford district). He was the son of Benjamin Bates, and Sarah, nee Christmas. From 1855 onwards David worked as a porcelain
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us in 2025. Now it's time to get your 2026 diary out and fill in next season's Open Day and Volunteer Welcome dates! * 29th March 2026 - Volunteer Welcome Day * 10th May 2026 - Open Day * 7th June
