Houghton Mill

Mill Street
Houghton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 2AZ

Tel: +44 (0)1480 301 494
Fax: +44 (0)1480 469 641
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/houghtonmill/mainframe.htm


An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton. Potto Brown was one of its famous millers.

  • Milling on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

  • Book Shop.
  • Children's competitions and guide.
  • Miniature millstones to turn by hand.
  • Guided tours available.
  • Teachers' notes for school visits.
  • Restored working water wheel.








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    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Mill: 26th March to 1st May Saturday & Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    2nd May to 28th September: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Last Entry 4.30pm.

    1st to 29th October: Saturday & Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Book Shop: As Mill.
    Tea Room: As Mill 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £3.20; Child £1.50; Family £7.00.

    Groups Adult £2.00; Child £1.00.

    Directions
    In village of Houghton signposted off A1123 to Huntingdon (to St. Ives).
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    Houghton Mill Postcode for SatNav: PE28 2AZ

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