An 18th century working watermill in the West Midlands
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 2026 - Volunteer
We're all looking forward to our fantastic 1940s-themed Open Day. Many of our volunteers and exhibitors will be dressed up in 1940s costume, and we'd be delighted if you joined in with the fun! Key Visitor Information * Entrance free, open from 10am to 4pm. * Assistance
Here's a delicious recipe from one of our volunteers, Anne. Ingredients * 4oz wholemeal flour * 4oz self-raising flour * 1 tsp baking powder * ½ tsp mixed spice * 4 oz butter * 2 medium eggs (beaten) * 2 very ripe bananas (about 9-10 oz) * 2 oz chopped walnuts * 4 oz mixed dried
Between 2020 and 2021, the Friends excavated an old gear wheel pit belonging to a former water wheel on the northern side of the mill. Here the volunteers found several Codd bottles made by Thomas Smith from Penn Road, Wolverhampton, bearing the TS registered trademark. You can usually see them
Our first Open Day of the year was a great success, with 986 visitors, despite a poor weather forecast and a grey start to the day. In the end, the sun came out, giving us all a splendid afternoon. The tea room was particularly busy and very nearly ran out
