24 Lexby Road, Totton, Hampshire SO40 9HD
023 8086 9575
Ask An Archaeologist Day
Friday 25th July 2025
See Events Page for details
WELCOME TO
The Eling Tide Mill Experience
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The Mill, Interactive Discovery Room, Shop & Café
are NOW OPEN
Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 16:00
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​Due to waiting on structural repairs to
the wheel frame we are unable to mill.
Please note: we have not produced flour for some time and have none available to buy.
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The March 2025 update from the Miller can be found
on the Events and News page.​​​
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WHO WE ARE
Eling Tide Mill has stood at the centre of life in Eling for centuries. For over 900 years millers have been harnessing the power of the tides in Eling Creek to grind wheat into flour. Today the Grade II* listed tide mill (c. 1785), surrounding riverside walks and adjacent visitor centre and cafe, form The Eling Tide Mill Experience.
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A partnership of New Forest District Council (NFDC) and Totton and Eling Town Council have invested in its future after securing a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which included work on all four parts of The Eling Tide Mill Experience. This included essential conservation works of the mill, extending and developing the visitor centre to create a new learning centre and café, and improving access to our outdoor areas of Goatee Beach and Bartley Water.
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Visitors are able to see the power of the tide turning the water wheel and powering the millstones; explore our history in the new interactive exhibition; stroll along Eling Creek shoreline and relax with a coffee in our brand new Mill café.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Opening times
Summer Hours
02 April - 30 September
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The Eling Experience
The Mill, Discovery Room & Café
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Wednesday - Sunday
9.30 - 16.00
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Our walks are accessible
All Year Round
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​Spring Hours 01 February - 01 April 2025
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The Eling Experience - Café
​Wednesday - Sunday
9.30am - 4pm
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The Tide Mill
Weekends only
11.00am - 4.00pm
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​​Winter Hours
01 October 2024 - 01 February 2025
The Eling Experience - Café & Discovery Room -
Wednesday - Sunday 9.30am - 4pm
Please note - The Mill & the Shop are CLOSED between
16 December 2024 to
01 February 2025​​
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Prices
Summer Admission
Prices ​
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The Eling Tide Mill and Discovery Room
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Adult (16yrs+): £7.50
Children: £4.50
Concessions & Seniors: £5.75
Family: 2 adults & up to 3 children £19.00
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For other family tickets available, see membership offer.
Café and Walks
​Free admission
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Dogs
Dogs are permitted inside our buildings and in our outside areas.
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Spring Tickets for the Discovery Room - weekdays only.
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Adult (16yrs+): £3.00
Children: £1.50
Concessions & Seniors: £2.20
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £9.00
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The Mill
Due to waiting on structural repairs to the wheel frame
we are unable to mill.
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When we are able to mill the machinery can only turn at low water. Milling times will be added once we have more information.
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For further information please contact the Eling Tide Mill Experience during our open hours on 023 8086 9575.
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How to find us
We are located at the heart of Eling, on Eling Hill by the toll bridge.
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The Eling Tide Mill Experience is easily accessible via car, foot or public transport.
Parking
There is a free car park located on the opposite side of the toll bridge.
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You can reach the car park by first coming to the mill and then driving over the toll bridge. Or by going direct to the car park by following the brown signs.
Group visits
The Eling Tide Mill Experience is a great day out for families, but also for educational groups too.
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Our Activity Room is the perfect base for school and group outings.
