Due to heavy snowfall following Storm Goretti, icy conditions, and a yellow weather warning in place, Sarehole Mill will be closed this Saturday 10 January. This decision has been made in the interest of public and staff safety, and anyone with tickets to Sarehole Mill during this time will be contacted in due course.
Sarehole Mill will return to its normal opening hours from Sunday. Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Grounds are free to access. Dogs welcome in ground. Tickets available to visit the Mill online or purchase in the shop. TEAROOM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien. Home to The Bakehouse at Sarehole Mill, serving up delicious pizza, freshly baked bread and sweet treats. Access to the Mill is ONLY via guided tour on 11.30 Fridays, 11.30 and 1.30pm Saturdays and 1.30pm Sunday. We also run Origins of Middle Earth tours where you can find out more about how this area inspired Tolkien a
Due to Met Office Amber warnings, Sarehole Mill will be closed on Friday 9 January in order to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Anyone with tickets to Sarehole Mill during this time will be contacted in due course.
26/12/2025
Merry Christmas from everyone at Sarehole Mill.
We are open this weekend (Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th December).
We recommend a refreshing walk through the Shire Country Park along the river Cole with a stop in at Sarehole Mill to learn about J.R.R. Tolkien's childhood haunt, spot the herons on our tranquil mill pond and see the water wheel turn in this fascinating 18th century water mill.
The perfect opportunity to walk off a bit of the Christmas celebrations.
Book your tickets here or drop in between 11am and 3.30pm.
Visit | Sarehole Mill | Birmingham Museums Open Friday - Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
31/10/2025
Happy Halloween! Here are some of our favourite pumpkins visitors bought in for our pumpkins on the pond event.
13/10/2025
Pumpkins are taking over Sarehole Mill! 🎃
On Saturday 25 October, explore the candlelit grounds to find all the pumpkins and see them floating in the darkness of the Mill Pond.
There will also be the opportunity to take part in Halloween-themed craft activities in the festoon-lit courtyard and to bring in your own decorated pumpkins to add to our pumpkin patch.
For more information and tickets, visit our website (link in comments)
Due to strong winds, Sarehole Mill will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 4 October). We will be open again from Sunday 5 October.
Apologies for any disappointment caused and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
23/05/2025
On Friday 30 May, join us at Sarehole Mill for some pond dipping with our Natural Science Curator.
Guided by our friendly team, these sessions are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about outdoor sustainability, and make unforgettable memories.
For more information, visit our website (link in comments)
08/05/2025
Birmingham Museums is joining forces with Kids in Museums to host a family-friendly museum trail this May half-term, exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne, will be running at Sarehole Mill from 24 - 25 May and 30 May - 1 June 2025.
Find out more on our website - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jXDsb0
26/04/2025
🌿🎉 Celebrate May Day at Sarehole Mill! 🎉🌿
Step into May with us on Saturday 3 May, 11am - 4pm, for a day packed with exciting activities!
✨ Dance around the maypole
🌼 Craft eco May Day poles & lanterns with Wild Earth Movement
👑 Make your own woodland crown
🎨 Help build a Green Man using leaves and foliage
🕺 Enjoy folk-pop, sea shanties & morris dancing
🎯 Play classic garden games
🧁 Indulge on cakes and ice cream in our pop-up tea room
Explore the Mill, follow our festive trail, and soak up the magic! ✨
For more information and tickets, visit our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFPkL0
24/04/2025
Sarehole Mill is the place to be this spring! 🌱🌷🌳
Tomorrow (Friday 25 April) we have our Natural Sciences Curator on site who will be talking you through recording the wildlife on the grounds as part of the City Nature Challenge. We will also be running fun activities such as pond dipping and bug hunting! 🔍🐞
And on Saturday 3 May we have the return of our May Day Celebrations! There will be folk-pop and sea shanties, garden games like splat the rat and hoopla, trails around the Mill, morris dancing, group art projects and more!
We will also be joined by the brilliant Wild Earth Movement who are running eco-making activities such as creating May day poles, baskets and lanterns.🏮
21/04/2025
From 25 - 28 April, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton are taking part in the City Nature Challenge, a global citizen science project, and YOU can help!
In our latest news story, Curator of Natural Sciences Lucas Large looks at the different species which can be found in our mill pond, along with sharing details about our upcoming wildlife recording event on Friday 25 April.
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Our Story
A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien. There has been a mill on this site since 1542, but the current building dates from the mid-18th Century. In the 1850s a steam engine was installed and a chimney built, which provides Sarehole Mill with its distinctive silhouette.
Due to COVID-19 the Mill is currently closed. The Community shop and Courtyard Pizza are open from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Cole Bank Road
Birmingham
B130BD
Opening Hours
| Friday | 11am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |