Winchester City Mill

Winchester City Mill is a working mill that spans the River Itchen and uses water power to grind grain into flour. The building houses traditional machinery and wheels that demonstrate how water flow drives the milling process.

Documents from the 10th century record this site, making it one of Britain's oldest known mill locations with continuous operation. The building was rebuilt several times over the centuries but never stopped grinding grain.

The mill shows visitors how grain was processed using methods that shaped daily life in Winchester for centuries. Water-powered milling remains central to understanding the town's connection to craft and local food production.

The mill is easily accessible from Winchester city center and welcomes visitors during daytime hours. On weekends, guests can watch the machinery in action and learn directly from staff about the milling process.

The building has underwater cameras in its basement that capture wild otters swimming in the River Itchen below. These elusive animals use the river at night and provide an unexpected connection between the mill and local wildlife.

Location: City of Winchester

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/winchester-city-mill

GPS coordinates: 51.06110,-1.30766

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00