Knowles Mill

Knowles Mill is an 18th-century watermill on Dowles Brook in Bewdley, Worcestershire. The building houses a wooden water wheel connected through gears and belts to grinding stones inside.

The mill began operating in the late 18th century and supplied local farms with ground grain for bread and animal feed. The site continued working into the 20th century before becoming a protected building.

The National Trust maintains this industrial heritage site, offering educational programs about traditional milling techniques and rural manufacturing processes.

A visit is usually easier in dry weather since the approach to the brook and mill involves unpaved paths. The site lies outside the town center and requires a short walk through rural terrain.

The wooden water wheel still turns today when the brook level is high enough. The machinery inside shows how grain was processed before electricity.

Location: Bewdley

GPS coordinates: 52.38681,-2.35081

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23