I went to a special Tour with Big Brum Buz: £3 for the bus tour + free visit of Sarehole Mill and Blakesley Hall. The normal charge for Sarehole Mill alone is £3 and I believe it is well worth it. The mill is unfortunately not running, as the pond providing the power needs to be cleaned. However, the place... More

Tolkein fans will already know that this is reputed to be the model for the mill in Hobbiton, but it's worth a visit in its own right. An interesting reconstruction of a 19th century working water mill. Friendly and informed staff too. More

renovated ? as a touristy attraction. Its ok not that exciting but interesting. More

Hidden away towards the South of Birmingham you will find this mill. A place I had walked by many times and totally missed. Please visit and support because this attraction needs and deserves our support. Tolkein's appreciation of the mill was well placed. A walk through the Moseley Bog after seeing the mill is worth doing. Maybe another side of... More

Its not a massive place to visit and dont expect to be able to spend a full day here but its a lovely little gem to visit in birmingham. When we arrived we were greeted by lovely staff in the courtyard who gave us a mini guided tour. You get to see the working watermill and all the bits involved... More

Despite being in the centre of urban sprawl, Sarehole Mill and the Shire park have magically managed to retain an Olde England, rural feel. The 18th Century Mill is surrounded by lush vegetation, so that although it is on a main road (and main bus route) it seems cut off from 21st century life. The atmosphere is relaxed and honest... More

If you are a Tolkien-phile and passing through Midlands, this is an interesting stop. The mill has many exhibits about old-time ways of grinding corn, along with a few posterboards about Tolkien's connection to the area. Unfortunately, the mill is surrounded by suburban sprawl now, something Tolkien lamented and used as a major theme in LOTR, but the pond is... More