About The Town Mill
This historic watermill on Mill Lane welcomes families with an onsite restaurant and convenient nearby parking, though accessibility is limited and facilities are basic for those with very young children.
What's nearby
- Fuego Gift Shop next door
- Ship Inn next door
- Coombe Street Gallery next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Free to visit but donations appreciated. Shop sells flour ground here and you can look around the mill, with plenty of information panels available. The attached garden is also worth looking around too.
· via Google
Took our two boys (7&13) to look round this really amazing working mill. They enjoyed seeing the fascinating old building, the working mill stone and moving wooden water wheel. The volunteers were really friendly and showed the boys lots of interactive exhibits. Would highly recommend!
· via Google
I don't know if this applies to the Mill or the space around it - my review is of the general space, which is pedestrianised and rather lovely. The microbrewery serves a great range of beers, and has a barman with his own cockatoo for added amusement (be sure to ask before touching it). The Strawberry Tree offers amazing tapas, we had a wonderful evening meal with 11 people there and it was excellent (I have reviewed it seperately). There are also studios there offering pottery classes, sewing classes, pilates, and even cookery classes. The courtyard is lit by festive lights, and has a range of outdoor seating available. There are also some toilets available next to the tapas restaurant.
· via Google
"It was fabulous! I loved looking for the Easter bunnies around the mill." 5 year old. We visited last year and returned again this year too. A lovely, interesting visit. Great to see the mill working and we bought some of their lovely milled flour.
· via Google
Visitors say this working mill offers fascinating insights into history and the milling process, with opportunities to see the water wheel in action and purchase freshly milled flour. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly volunteer staff who provide informative tours and demonstrations. Guests mention the free entry, making it a worthwhile and educational experience for families.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PU Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (891 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Lyme Regis