Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

No, all areas are not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair access into ground floor reception where there is a virtual touchscreen tour.Steps and different levels throughout the mill and grounds.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Yes, special assistance is available.

Is Eskdale Mill wheelchair friendly?

No, Eskdale Mill is not wheelchair friendly. Wheelchair access into ground floor reception where there is a virtual touchscreen tour.Steps and different levels throughout the mill and grounds.

Is Eskdale Mill baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities. There aren't formal feeding areas but friendly spaces are available.Inside there's a chair and outside there's lots of seating and picnic benches.There's changing facilities in the toilet.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

No, not all areas are pushchair friendly. Rocky, upland, steep terrain.Pushchairs can be left at reception.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

Yes, Eskdale Mill is dog friendly Well behaved dogs go free.Keep dogs under control throughout your visit.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £10.

No, there is no parking. Parking for the village is available at Dalegarth station, 10 mins walk away.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

No, there is no private hire at Eskdale Mill.

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

Varied throughout the year - tourist steam train has timetable on their website www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Eskdale Mill had stated that you do not need to pre-book. Group reservations can be made with reception on info@eskdalemill.co.uk. Group discounts for 10+ are available.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available Radar key is available from reception.

Eskdale Mill

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About Eskdale Mill

This unique historic gem is a must-see for all families visiting the western Lake District.

Just a 10 minute walk from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway's Dalegarth station, this family-friendly attraction hosts interactive exhibitions and multi-sensory experiences as well as a learning environment.

It hosts original working cornmilling machinery, double overshot waterwheels, original historic spaces with interesting, traditional local artefacts from pre-1930's and a modern hydro-electric waterwheel.

The last remaining working watermill in Lake District
Learn how oats, barley and wheat was milled in the picturesque Boot village from 1500's until the 1930's and find out more about the history of Eskdale valley. Eskdale Mill is the oldest working, 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, multi-sensory and relaxing visit for all of the family.
Open to the public since 1976
This underwent a major restoration from 2017-2019 and hosts fully working machinery, award-winning interactive exhibitions and scenic grounds.
The last remaining water cornmill in the Lake District.
Complete with original working cornmilling machinery this mill showcases rural life upto 1930's when the mill closed and ceased production of milled grain for the local population and its livestock.
Step inside and experience a life before electricity, running water, cars, the internet when times were simple and folk were resourceful ....

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday, 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday, 10:30 - 16:30
Thursday, 10:30 - 16:30
Friday, Closed
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, 10:30 - 16:30

Last admission is at 4pm.

The mill is open 5 days per week from April to end of October.

Winter opening times are in operaton from 1st November - 31st March; normally open after Xmas and during Feb half-term, 11am-3.30pm.

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

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Eskdale Mill

Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TG, England

There is patchy mobile phone reception in Eskdale, so plan your journey before setting off. You can use the 'Laal ratty' steam train to get to us from Ravenglass. Ask for 'Dalegarth for Boot' station, which is the end of the line. This takes you through 7 miles of scenic landscape from the west Cumbrian coast to the mountainous region of Eskdale. See their website 'Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway' for details. If driving, we encourage use of maps as Sat-Nav may bring you over the mountainous Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass from Ambleside. There are much less terrifying routes from the south over Birker Fell on A595 and from north via Gosforth and Whitehaven on A595. Take care driving on the narrow roads within the valley. Car parking is located at Dalegarth station, 10 mins walk away. Boot village is small and limited for cars. Eskdale Mill is located at the end of the village across the narrow packhorse bridge. We encourage all sustainable forms of transport such as cycling and walking. You will find Eskdale consists of numerous walking and cycling routes.

Tel: 01946723335

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Eskdale Mill

About Eskdale Mill

The last remaining working watermill in Lake District

Open to the public since 1976

The last remaining water cornmill in the Lake District.

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