The Eling Tide Mill Experience
WHO WE ARE
Eling Tide Mill has stood at the centre of life in Eling for centuries. For 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.
WHAT THE DICKENS
4 - 6PM, SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2019
Enjoy the traditionally decorated Tide Mill for a Dickensian and Christmas themed family event with a mulled drink and mince pie in hand. Readings of Charles Dickens, Christmas carols, crafts and more!
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Opening times
Eling Tide Mill, Café and
Visitor Centre
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Summer (April - September)
Open every day 10.00am - 5.00pm
Winter (October - March)
Thursday - Sunday, 11.00am - 4.00pm
Open bank holidays, except Christmas and New Year
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Walks
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Our walks are accessible all year.
Prices
Tickets include admission to the
Eling Tide Mill and Visitor Centre
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Adult (16yrs+): £6.00
Children: £3.50
Concessions & Seniors: £4.00
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £15.00
Other family tickets available, see more information.
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Café and walks
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Free admission
The Mill
The mill machinery can only turn at low water so please check out our milling times on the link below to avoid disappointment.
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Please note that on some days we will be turning the machinery but not producing flour.
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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
Parking
Group visits
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.
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.
The Eling Tide Mill Experience is a great day out for families, but also for educational groups too.
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Our John Chandler Activity Room is the perfect base for school visits and group outings.
Christmas Closure!
We will be closed for Christmas between 15th Dec and 16th Jan.
