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Pakenham Water Mill

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Pakenham Water Mill, the last working water mill in Suffolk, is on a Domesday site. Here, since before the Battle of Hastings in 1066, millers have used the simple technology of water power to produce stone-ground wholemeal flour from locally-grown wheat. The 18th C mill is maintained and operated by a team of volunteers who continue this tradition. It has a large breastshot wheel, plus a 1904 Blackstone oil engine and a very rare ‘Midget’ roller mill. In the old kitchen of the adjoining miller's house there is an 18th C brewing vat and bread oven. There is a river-bank walk, a wildlife area, a tea room, a picnic area and a shop.

Come along to this picturesque site for some refreshments and a lesson in history!

Who to contact

Name
The Chairman
Telephone
01359 230275
Email
publicity@pakenhamwatermill.org.uk
Website
http://www.pakenhamwatermill.co.uk
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Address
Pakenham Water Mill
Mill Rd
Pakenham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode
IP31 2NB

Where to go

Name
Pakenham Water Mill
Address
Mill Road
Pakenham
Suffolk
Postcode
IP31 2NB
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Area served
West Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
Parking details
Yes

Days & Times

Open: 6th April to 29th September on Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 1.00 - 4.30pm: Thurs 10.00am - 4.00pm. Milling takes place Thurs 10.00 - 11.00am. Open at other times all year by appointment.

Other details

Age Groups
Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
Accessibility
Disabled Parking, Adapted Toilet
Notes

Sign-posted from A143 near Ixworth. 6 miles North-East of Bury St Edmunds. See website for admission fees. Guided tours only. Flour ground at the mill for sale in the mill shop.

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