Brindley Water Mill

Brindley Water Mill is a two-storey brick building in Leek designed to process grain using water power. The structure includes a water management system with a weir, pond, and gates that direct the flow to power the milling machinery inside.

Engineer James Brindley built this grain mill in 1752, incorporating advanced water systems for its time. The building represents an important moment in English milling technology and has stood in Leek ever since.

The mill shows how grain processing was a central craft in the local community for generations. Walking through it, you can see the connection between the water, the machinery, and the bread that fed families nearby.

Visit when water levels are good so you can see the mill machinery working properly. Wear sturdy shoes because the area around the building can be wet and uneven.

A horizontal waterwheel still powers the original grinding machinery, and the mill continues to produce real flour. This makes it one of the few places where centuries-old milling technology still works and visitors can watch the process happen.