Sturminster Newton Mill — Attraction in Sturminster Newton

Enjoyed the best of times here at the mill. We had a tour of all the machinery, it was so well explained, even though they were not milling flour today, so we could take the dogs around too. This place is so ancient and historic, almost untouched by time, but still accommodating early 20th C additions when it was used as a feed mill. Our guide was so knowledgable and hands on with repairs that he explained would be made in the winter months.

Such a fascinating place. It’s authentic and un-disneyfied, you could almost imagine the millers working here last week. And amazed at the ingenuity of our forebears who created lantern ‘glass’ from cow horns and ‘swan skin’ from sheeps wool. A must to visit if you...

This Mill is on the site of one mentioned in the Domesday book. The present mill is a mixture of alterations as the centuries passed by to respond to the changing needs of it's customers. Mills are there to grind anything, not just baking flour, and this is reflected in it's changes. The mill has a cast iron vertical turbine wheel in about the same place the old wheel used to be. Victorian engineering, much more efficient and nearly maintenance free. It still works and you can buy the flour. The interior can be seen on open days on guided tours by local volunteers, there are several steep stairways, definitely not...

My partner had a guided tour with a group of about 6 people. The tour cost £5 each and lasted about an hour and a half. He said it didn't seem that long, as was very interesting. Unfortunately I couldn't join the tour, as I had my Assistance Dog with me and there are steep stairs to navigate. But the lady was very kind and showed me an interactive tour on a tablet and talked to me about the mill. Was surprised to find a small gift shop online, too. Cost £5 each to go in - great value! Great place for photo opportunities. Check...