Eskdale Mill
Eskdale Mill
4.5
Speciality MuseumsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksNature & Wildlife AreasScenic Walking Areas
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Learn how oats, barley and wheat was milled in the picturesque Boot village until the 1930's and find out more about the history of Eskdale valley. Eskdale Mill is the oldest water powered corn mill in the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the 1500's, this unique gem consists of Grade 2* listed buildings with double overshot waterwheels and original milling machinery as well as award-winning interactive exhibitions, a modern hydro-electric waterwheel and scenic picnic spots. Situated alongside Whillan Beck and its cascades, this makes for a fascinating, inspirational and relaxing visit for all of the family.
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1 contribution
Oct 2020
Well worth a visit; helpful staff, beautifully restored telling the story of the Mill and interesting facts about the local area. The cascades were amazing the day we visited and the outside area kept the children amused for ages.
Highly recommend a visit. Lots to see and do in this lovely village.
Highly recommend a visit. Lots to see and do in this lovely village.
Written 29 October 2020
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Thanks for your fab review. Really pleased you all had a great time in Eskdale. Do come back and visit. Take care.
Written 1 November 2020
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Ossdar
London, UK22 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
This little gem is a short walk from the northern terminus of the Ravenglass train. Very helpful staff, interesting info panels, well laid out. The mill is running, though it does not actually grind grain any more. You can see all the workings, including the water wheels. The mill is a complex of buildings including communal bakery and outdoor loos. There is a very hilly woodland garden to explore behind and above the mill, as well as a modern garden ‘below’ the mill.
Written 22 August 2022
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Thanks for your fab review. Pleased you enjoyed your visit and you had time to appreciate all our areas.
Written 14 September 2022
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travel#befree
West Midlands, UK116 contributions
Oct 2021
A great little mill where you can learn about its history and see how it would have been operated back in the day. Good value for money. Staff/volunteers friendly and knowledgable. Spent about an hour there. Park at the train station and it's a 10 minute walk to the mill.
Written 11 October 2021
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Thanks for your fab review - pleased you enjoyed yourself. Come and visit again if you get chance :)
Written 18 May 2022
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Sarah
Anglesey, UK178 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We travelled on the Ravenglass steam train to delegarth and walked from the station to this amazing piece of history. After a nice leisurely 10 minute walk on a quite road we reached the watermill it's a simply stunning area,. We paid the gentleman and had a wonderful chat, he was very knowledgeable and it was an absolute pleasure to chat to him. We then stepped back in time wondering around the mill, Lots of well presented information teaches you about the machinery and the processes and tools that were used.
And I came away having learned a lot, Beautiful buildings, outdoor areas and stunning surroundings. Absolutely well worth a visit.
And I came away having learned a lot, Beautiful buildings, outdoor areas and stunning surroundings. Absolutely well worth a visit.
Written 21 September 2022
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Thanks for your fabulous review. Pleased you had such a good time. Hope to see you again.
Written 10 February 2023
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Giles_H20
Preston, UK43 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We had a lovely time exploring this historic mill, which was completely unplanned! Myself partner and little dog were staying at Eskdale campsite, and decided to go for a little walk. We came across this magnificent place, alongside the river and waterfalls. We met a very friendly gentleman who then took the time to talk to us, and tell us all about the Mill. It is also dog friendly, so it was a no brainer for us!
We learned a lot about the history of the mill, and we couldn’t believe how well preserved everything still is. There are lots of information plaques around, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Outside the mill it shows you how the water is used, and it was just beautiful.
Will definitely recommend, and we would love to return! The area here is just beautiful, not to be missed!!
Thank you again to the gentleman who works hard to keep this place going, you do an amazing job!
A huge thanks from Charmaine, Simon and Tirry 🐶
We learned a lot about the history of the mill, and we couldn’t believe how well preserved everything still is. There are lots of information plaques around, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Outside the mill it shows you how the water is used, and it was just beautiful.
Will definitely recommend, and we would love to return! The area here is just beautiful, not to be missed!!
Thank you again to the gentleman who works hard to keep this place going, you do an amazing job!
A huge thanks from Charmaine, Simon and Tirry 🐶
Written 1 July 2021
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That was really lovely to read - thank you! We're all pleased you had a fab time. And thanks for your support. Come and visit again, when you get the chance. x
Written 26 July 2021
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HawkerFamily
Nottingham, UK172 contributions
Aug 2020
It won't take long, but it's worth a visit - price is very reasonable and the restoration work is impressive. There is a working water wheel, and the mechanisms inside are in motion to show how it would have worked back in the day. Staff were welcoming and the social distancing worked well via timed slots that you book in advance.
Written 15 September 2020
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Thanks for your review. Do come back again when you get chance. There'll be even more to discover!
Written 16 September 2020
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Francine H
Preston, UK5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Set in stunning surroundings and minutes away from Dalegarth Station, this little gem of a Water Mill is well worth a visit.
Kate could not have been more pleasant and more informative. It was a joy to appreciate the history whilst admiring the very well maintained buildings. The view from the charming pack horse bridge over the adjacent cottage and garden was blissful.
Kate could not have been more pleasant and more informative. It was a joy to appreciate the history whilst admiring the very well maintained buildings. The view from the charming pack horse bridge over the adjacent cottage and garden was blissful.
Written 20 June 2022
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Thanks for your fab review. Pleased you enjoyed your visit so much and thanks for the personal mention. Hope you can visit again sometime.
Written 14 September 2022
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Jen R
11 contributions
Apr 2022
We spent about an hour here in between train journeys on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. The staff there were so friendly and very welcoming. The Mill itself was interesting and very well presented. Before visiting I was slightly worried that the children would soon get bored (aged 6 & 4) but there are activities throughout the tour and beautiful grounds to explore so they were fully entertained. Also, the setting and views are amazing! Definitely recommend.
Written 19 April 2022
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Thanks for your fab review. Really pleased you all enjoyed your visit. Come back again if you get chance :)
Written 18 May 2022
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mrt0mmy
Hornsea, UK8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Popped here to have a break between the train journeys. Apparently you can walk the old disused track to it but we didn’t know about it so we walked the roads which had more walkers then cars.
The mill Is gorgeous and such a good tour, it’s relatively short but really interesting and well worth a visit.
The machinery that was used when the mill was producing flour is all working and shows the process that used to take place. There was lots of information about the mill and it’s past. The children enjoyed learning all about it and being able to see how the machinery worked.
The mill Is gorgeous and such a good tour, it’s relatively short but really interesting and well worth a visit.
The machinery that was used when the mill was producing flour is all working and shows the process that used to take place. There was lots of information about the mill and it’s past. The children enjoyed learning all about it and being able to see how the machinery worked.
Written 1 June 2022
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Thanks for your fab review - much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed your visit. Bring a picnic next time :)
Written 12 June 2022
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Emilia
Kendal, UK7 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We were very happy when we arrived in Dalegarth station and it turned out we had wrong information and the Mill is actually open on Tuesdays.
My sister recommended the visit, she has visited previous year with two kids and all of them enjoyed it.
The Mill is a short walk from the train station and because it wasn't busy, we managed to walk in without a previous booking. Very nice lady at the entrance gave us some information about the Mill and she showed us the way around (one way system in operation).
What an amazing place! Great to learn the history of it, there is plenty of information boards around, with some activities for kids to have fun with too.
Working machinery was just mesmerizing and it was really easy to see how perfectly everything was working back in the day.
We spent just under an hour in here.
When you're in the area I definitely recommend to go and check it out.
My sister recommended the visit, she has visited previous year with two kids and all of them enjoyed it.
The Mill is a short walk from the train station and because it wasn't busy, we managed to walk in without a previous booking. Very nice lady at the entrance gave us some information about the Mill and she showed us the way around (one way system in operation).
What an amazing place! Great to learn the history of it, there is plenty of information boards around, with some activities for kids to have fun with too.
Working machinery was just mesmerizing and it was really easy to see how perfectly everything was working back in the day.
We spent just under an hour in here.
When you're in the area I definitely recommend to go and check it out.
Written 27 July 2021
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Thanks for your lovely feedback. So nice to read.
Really pleased you enjoyed your visit.
Come back again when you get chance. :)
Written 20 September 2021
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