Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt

Gleaston Watermill, near Ulverston

Location

Grid reference: SD 260 709
OS sheet:
Postcode: LA12 0QH
Just off A5087, S of Gleaston Castle, and N of Gleaston. Follow brown signs from Aldingham.

A 3-storey corn mill, which is a rebuild of 1774 on an earlier site. Intriguing watercourses and impressive wooden gearing. The external 18-ft diameter high breast waterwheel is turning most days. Licensed tearooms.

Opening times

April to September, Tuesday to Sunday and bank holiday Mondays, 10.30-17.00. Parties by arrangement.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Saturday & Sunday, 10.30-17.00. Free entry. Events day, amateur radio station both days.

Contacts

Vicky & Mike Brereton, tel. 01229 869244.

Email

info@watermill.co.uk

Web site

www.watermill.co.uk