Photograph © Glyn Baker, under this Creative Commons Licence

Bourne Watermill, Colchester

Location

Grid reference: TM 006 238
OS sheet: 168
Postcode: CO2 8RT
In Bourne Road, off Mersea Road, B1025. Take 5th turning on L from roundabout. See brown sign.

Originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591, and later converted to a watermill. Some machinery, including the waterwheel, remains intact and turning. Owned by the National Trust. River valley walks.

Opening times

June, Sundays 14.00-17.00. Bank holiday Sundays & Mondays, also Sundays & Thursdays in July & August, 14.00-17.00. Parties by appointment.

Contact

Dave Piper, tel. 01206 572422.

Email

bournemill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Web site

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bournemill/