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Sarehole Watermill, Birmingham Hall Green
Location
Grid reference: SP 098 818
OS sheet: 139
Postcode: B13 0BD
In Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, B4146, signposted off A34 Stratford road.
The present 3 storey mill dates from the 1760s, built on an earlier site.
The mill was used for corn milling, metal rolling and blade grinding. It
last worked commercially in 1919 and was extensively restored in the 1970s.
Milling now takes place on the first Sunday each month.
On display is an early (non-working) stationary steam engine.
Tea room serving cakes & hot drinks.
Managed by Birmingham Museums Trust.
Opening times 2016
Late March to end October, Weekends,
Bank Holidays and School Holidays; Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 16.00.
Guided tours; Wednesday to Friday, 12.15 & 14.15.
Milling
takes place on Wednesdays & Sundays
12.00 - 16.00.
Parties by prior appointment.
See web site
for further details.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday
14th May and Sunday 15th May, 12.00-16.00. Free entry.
Contact
Irene de Boo, tel. 0121 777 6612.
Web site
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/sarehole
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