National Mills Weekend - Fladbury Mill

Event details

Fladbury Mill Open for National Mills Weekend

Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 May
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, tours of the mill available, pre-booking is essential 

Visit Fladbury Mill and Cropthorne Mill for a rare opportunity to explore two historic watermills standing opposite each other across the River Avon. Discover how Fladbury Mill harnesses a turbine to generate electricity, while Cropthorne Mill takes a different approach to managing the river’s challenges. This unique tour gives you the chance to visit both mills in one go, with Cropthorne Mill accessible only as part of the guided experience — a rare opportunity not typically available to the public.

Join a guided tour that includes a ferry ride between the two riverbanks, or enjoy a self-guided exploration of select areas of Fladbury Mill at your own pace.

This special visit to Cropthorne Mill is made possible thanks to the generosity of George Barrow, one of the mill’s owners, while Fladbury Mill came into the care of the SPAB through the legacy of David Wynn.
 

Booking & Admission

• Admission: Free – no ticket required for entry. However, donations are greatly appreciated to help support the maintenance of our historic buildings.
   
• Please note: Due to the proximity to water throughout the site children must be accompanied by and always remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult. We appreciate your understanding in helping us ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.
   
• Guided tours: Pre-booking required. Kindly note: due to the proximity to water, guided tours are restricted to children aged 8 and above.
  Duration: 1.5 hours
  Group size: Limited to six people
  Route: Starts at Fladbury Mill → Ferry ride to Cropthorne Mill → Returns to Fladbury
   
• Self-guided tours: No booking needed. Access is limited to certain areas of Fladbury Mill’s grounds and does not extend to all areas included in the guided tour. A step-free route is available, though paths include pebble surfaces, soft turf, and uneven ground. While all are welcome, we recommend the self-guided tour for children aged 8 and above. If younger children are brought along, their safety and supervision remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian.

Facilities & Access

• Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and cake available for purchase. Donations are welcome to help support the event.
• Picnic Area: The grounds will be open for visitors to relax and enjoy the riverside setting.
• Toilets: Limited facilities available at Fladbury Mill. Additional toilets can be found at The Chequers Inn and The Anchor Inn (5 minutes’ walk), but use may be for customers only.
• Guided Tours Access: No wheelchair access due to ferry ride and working platforms.
• Self-guided Tours Access: Limited access within Fladbury Mill’s grounds, with some uneven terrain.
• Children must be accompanied at all times.

Getting Here

• Nearest Train Stations: Evesham & Pershore. There is no public transport from these stations, so visitors will need to arrange a taxi to reach the site.
• Parking:
  A dedicated parking lot is available on-site.
  Some roadside parking is available within the village.

Weather & Event Cancellation
Due to the site’s history and being subject to flooding, if an unusually large storm occurs in May before the event, we may have to cancel. We will send out notifications to individuals who have booked guided tours. Please check for updates before your visit.

Queries about the event
Please email fladburymill@spab.org.uk or call 20 7456 0908

The site will be open between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so come along and enjoy this special event! While the event is free, any donation is greatly appreciated to help conserve these remarkable sites for future generations.

Have a special interest in mills? Visit our Mills page to learn more about SPAB’s Mills Section, or consider supporting mills by contributing to the Mills Repair Fund.