New Hall Mill Open Day 13th Sep 2026
It seems extraordinary that we've already reached the last Open Day of the season. The weather was extraordinarily kind to us on Bank Holiday Monday - let's hope it can do it one last time!

The Mill is participating in Birmingham Heritage Week with this final Open Day.
Key Visitor Information
- Entrance free, open from 10am to 4pm.
- Assistance dogs only, please.
- For last-minute updates, please see our Facebook page.
- For additional visitor information, please see this page.
- Please note that the Mill will close for lunch from 1pm to 2pm, visitors can see the wheel start up again at 2pm.
- Attractions and timings are subject to change.
Our Usual Attractions
The Mill and its waterwheel should be in full working order, complete with working millstones and machinery driven by our vintage diesel engine. As usual, we'll be demonstrating how the mill grinds wholemeal flour.

The Tearoom will be open for cream teas, cakes, ice creams, and hot and cold drinks.

The Stable Gift Shop and Museum with its ever-changing displays and stock of second-hand fiction books. It also sells honey and ice creams!

New Hall Mill Raffle (with the lovely Rafflettes). Thanks to everyone who has donated raffle prizes.

Plants and produce for sale in the Miller’s Garden

Auntie Wainwright's is always popular for hand tools, power tools, gardening equipment, bric-a-brac, jigsaws, kitchenware, and more. There are some great bargains to be found. Look out for the green "Make me an Offer" stickers!

The Little Grey Fergie tractor and plough

Hay wagon restoration (in the cart shed)

The Boat Path

Guided Walks
Please meet at the cart shed and see the boards at the cart shed and at the entrance for any extra details or updates.
- Guided History Walk at 11am.
- Guided Grounds & Surrounds walk at 1.30pm.
Children's Activities
- Meadow Hunt (subject to weather and availability).
Guest stalls, displays and attractions (A-Z)
- Allen's Woodcraft
- Bluebell Photo Studio
- Boujee Peacock
- Bournville Bread Basket

- Maidens Fayre Jams & Chutneys
- Military Chef

- Erdington Historical Society
- Happy Little Accidents
- Hillwood Gifts (aka the Duck Lady)
- Kura Ilera Soaps
- Lichfield & Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust
- Sew Your Colour
- South Staffordshire Living History
- Sutton Coldfield Movie Makers
- Sutton Coldfield Photography Club
- Vintage Horticultural Display
- The Wee Glass Room
- West Midlands Woodturners

Music
Music and entertainment by:
- Tuneless Choir (11.00am)
- Sutton Coldfield Voices (1.30pm)
Many thanks to PPL/PRS for discounting our music licence.

Thank you to Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council for funding received through their Community Grant Programme.
