Sarehole Mill

Sarehole Mill Grounds are free to access. Dogs welcome in ground. Tickets available to visit the Mill online or purchase in the shop. TEAROOM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien. Home to The Bakehouse at Sarehole Mill, serving up delicious pizza, freshly baked bread and sweet treats. Access to the Mill is ONLY via guided tour on 11.30 Fridays, 11.30 and 1.30pm Saturdays and 1.30pm Sunday. We also run Origins of Middle Earth tours where you can find out more about how this area inspired Tolkien a

nd Middle Earth. Pre-booking is essential for this tour
https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/origins-of-middle-earth-j-r-r-tolkien-and-sarehole-guided-walk

09/01/2026

Due to heavy snowfall following Storm Goretti, icy conditions, and a yellow weather warning in place, Sarehole Mill will be closed this Saturday 10 January. This decision has been made in the interest of public and staff safety, and anyone with tickets to Sarehole Mill during this time will be contacted in due course.

Sarehole Mill will return to its normal opening hours from Sunday. Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

07/01/2026

Due to Met Office Amber warnings, Sarehole Mill will be closed on Friday 9 January in order to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Anyone with tickets to Sarehole Mill during this time will be contacted in due course.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Sarehole Mill. We are open this weekend (Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th December). We reco...
26/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Sarehole Mill.

We are open this weekend (Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th December).

We recommend a refreshing walk through the Shire Country Park along the river Cole with a stop in at Sarehole Mill to learn about J.R.R. Tolkien's childhood haunt, spot the herons on our tranquil mill pond and see the water wheel turn in this fascinating 18th century water mill.
The perfect opportunity to walk off a bit of the Christmas celebrations.

Book your tickets here or drop in between 11am and 3.30pm.

Open Friday - Sunday, 11am โ€“ 4pm.

Happy Halloween! Here are some of our favourite pumpkins visitors bought in for our pumpkins on the pond event.
31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! Here are some of our favourite pumpkins visitors bought in for our pumpkins on the pond event.

Pumpkins are taking over Sarehole Mill! ๐ŸŽƒOn Saturday 25 October, explore the candlelit grounds to find all the pumpkins ...
13/10/2025

Pumpkins are taking over Sarehole Mill! ๐ŸŽƒ

On Saturday 25 October, explore the candlelit grounds to find all the pumpkins and see them floating in the darkness of the Mill Pond.

There will also be the opportunity to take part in Halloween-themed craft activities in the festoon-lit courtyard and to bring in your own decorated pumpkins to add to our pumpkin patch.

For more information and tickets, visit our website (link in comments)

03/10/2025

Due to strong winds, Sarehole Mill will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 4 October). We will be open again from Sunday 5 October.

Apologies for any disappointment caused and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

On Friday 30 May, join us at Sarehole Mill for some pond dipping with our Natural Science Curator. Guided by our friendl...
23/05/2025

On Friday 30 May, join us at Sarehole Mill for some pond dipping with our Natural Science Curator.

Guided by our friendly team, these sessions are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about outdoor sustainability, and make unforgettable memories.

For more information, visit our website (link in comments)

Birmingham Museums is joining forces with Kids in Museums to host a family-friendly museum trail this May half-term, exp...
08/05/2025

Birmingham Museums is joining forces with Kids in Museums to host a family-friendly museum trail this May half-term, exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.

Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne, will be running at Sarehole Mill from 24 - 25 May and 30 May - 1 June 2025.

Find out more on our website - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jXDsb0

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate May Day at Sarehole Mill! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฟStep into May with us on Saturday 3 May, 11am - 4pm, for a day packed with exci...
26/04/2025

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate May Day at Sarehole Mill! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฟ

Step into May with us on Saturday 3 May, 11am - 4pm, for a day packed with exciting activities!

โœจ Dance around the maypole
๐ŸŒผ Craft eco May Day poles & lanterns with Wild Earth Movement
๐Ÿ‘‘ Make your own woodland crown
๐ŸŽจ Help build a Green Man using leaves and foliage
๐Ÿ•บ Enjoy folk-pop, sea shanties & morris dancing
๐ŸŽฏ Play classic garden games
๐Ÿง Indulge on cakes and ice cream in our pop-up tea room

Explore the Mill, follow our festive trail, and soak up the magic! โœจ

For more information and tickets, visit our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFPkL0

24/04/2025

Sarehole Mill is the place to be this spring! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒณ

Tomorrow (Friday 25 April) we have our Natural Sciences Curator on site who will be talking you through recording the wildlife on the grounds as part of the City Nature Challenge. We will also be running fun activities such as pond dipping and bug hunting! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿž

And on Saturday 3 May we have the return of our May Day Celebrations! There will be folk-pop and sea shanties, garden games like splat the rat and hoopla, trails around the Mill, morris dancing, group art projects and more!

We will also be joined by the brilliant Wild Earth Movement who are running eco-making activities such as creating May day poles, baskets and lanterns.๐Ÿฎ

From 25 - 28 April, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton are taking part in the City Nature Challenge, ...
21/04/2025

From 25 - 28 April, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton are taking part in the City Nature Challenge, a global citizen science project, and YOU can help!

In our latest news story, Curator of Natural Sciences Lucas Large looks at the different species which can be found in our mill pond, along with sharing details about our upcoming wildlife recording event on Friday 25 April.

Address

Cole Bank Road
Birmingham
B130BD

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441213488160

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A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien. There has been a mill on this site since 1542, but the current building dates from the mid-18th Century. In the 1850s a steam engine was installed and a chimney built, which provides Sarehole Mill with its distinctive silhouette.

Due to COVID-19 the Mill is currently closed. The Community shop and Courtyard Pizza are open from Wednesday to Sunday.