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Plan a family outing to Eskdale Mill, a working watermill in the Lake District, and learn about traditional oat, barley and wheat milling in the past.
Boot Village, Holmrook, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TG
Gardens and Open Spaces, Historical Sites, Indoor Activities, Museums and Art Centres, Outdoor Activities, Science and Technology
All ages, Schools and Groups
(based on family of 4 - kids go free with a paying adult)
Take the family to visit Eskdale Mill in the Lake District. This working watermill dates back to the 1500s and features original working machinery, three waterwheels, modern exhibitions with interactive displays and activities, hydro-electricity generation, scenic picnic areas, relaxing grounds and natural spaces.
Learn about traditional oat, barley and wheat milling by farmers in Eskdale over the centuries up until the 1930s. Find out about water-powered technologies which children and older folk alike find fascinating.
The site is dog friendly. Some areas are inaccessible for wheel or push chairs.
Please see Eskdale Mill’s website for opening times and other details.
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