Cricklepit Mill, Exeter
Location
Grid reference: SX 918 921
OS sheet: 192
Postcode: EX2 4AB
In Commercial Road, Exeter, close to the river. There is no car parking available at the mill, but there
are car parks nearby in the centre of Exeter. Walk from the centre of Exeter to the Quay, past the Customs
House (with cannons outside), over the leat bridge and along Commercial Road for roughly one minute.
Turn right before the Bishop Blaize public house and the mill will be directly in front of you.
The mill has three undershot waterwheels, all 19th century, with 19th century iron machinery. It has one
working pair of millstones and another bed stone in situ. The oldest features in the mill are 17th
century. The mill is home to the Devon Wildlife Trust and has interpretation about the mill and wildlife.
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00. Milling days are held on set Saturdays; prior booking is
essential to attend these events.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday only. Tours will run between 12.00 and 16.00. See our two 19th century undershot waterwheels
turning, take a wander around our garden, learn about the history of the mill and the milling process,
and watch our volunteer millers produce stoneground organic wholewheat flour in the traditional way.
Tours are free but booking is essential. Call to book a tour on 01392 279244.
Contact
Verity Hunt, tel. 01392 260844 or 01392 279244.
Email
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Web site
www.devonwildlifetrust.org/cricklepit-mill/
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