Mortimer's Cross Water Mill

Mortimer's Cross Water Mill
General View (c) English Heritage

A rare one-man-operated 18th-century water mill in part working order. Nearby there are attractive gardens and woodland walks, a stone weir and the significant Aymestrey Limestone Quarry. Special day and evening guided tours for groups are available by arrangement with the owner. Please call for details.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep10am-4pmSun, & Bank Hols.
Other times by arrangement  
Access to the mill is by guided tour only11am, 1pm & 3pm 

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£4.00
Children:
£2.50
Concession:
£3.50
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Under 5's Free

How do I get there?

Address:
Herefordshire - HR6 9PE
Road Access:
Located 7 miles NW of Leominster on B4362
Train Access:
Leominster 7 1/2 miles
Telephone:
01568 708820

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Suitable for people with disabilitiesNo dogs allowedHazardous
Facilities Details:
Toilets: None
Access:
Access to mill: Level access to ground floor accessible. Ladder steps to first floor are very steep and narrow and suitable for ambulant disabled visitors only (separate entrance at rear).
Grounds: Smooth grassed area by the river is accessible via earth paths; a pusher is recommended. Seats available in summer.
Parking:
50m east of entrance via roadside verge; car park surface can be slippery and muddy if wet. Disabled visitors may be set down nearer the mill and enter via private gate to Mill House - please telephone in advance if possible.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Wooden parts of mill, sack cloth and old mill tools may be touched. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of the mill turning, river sounds and bird song.

Further Info

Managed By: Mr C Partington.
Disabled access (exterior and ground floor only). Warning (there are steep river banks and sluice channels which are hazardous at all times).