Just had a tour of Lyme Regis town mill. The two volunteers John and Steve were amazing. They tell the story of the mill with great energy and enthusiasm, my 6 year old son loved the experience, cant praise them both enough for taking the time to light up this piece of history in his mind. He even got to close the sluice to stop the mill wheel, and then open it again to set the huge water wheel in motion, great stuff. If your kids love a bit of history take them to the town mill ……fantastic!

Great place to visit, totally exceeded our expectations. Sue who did the tour for us was very knowledgeable and there were some parts where the kids could get involved as well. Sue did a fantastic job to make the tour interesting for both kids and adults!

I've seen many mills before. I've seen the huge millstones, and the water wheels sitting outside, and the big gears on the inside. I have never in my life seen a working mill! They open the sluice gate and the wheel starts going, and the flour they grind is for sale in the gift shop! Sue, a volunteer, took us around and showed us the different types of grains that they grind, how all the mechanisms work, and the wheel that raises full sacks of flour up to the loft (they used to weigh 200 lbs.). She explained everything so beautifully, and told us a brief history of grinding grain and let us try our hand at using a quern. The Mill relies on donations, and they've done such a lovely job of restoring it that it's well worth the time to watch the mill wheels turn, buy a sack of flour, and drop some money in the box on your way out.

Keith the guide was knowledgeable and got his enthusiasm across to us. The history of the Mill was a reminder that the council doesn't always know best. As always the volunteers are the backbone and the reason for being for an attraction like this. Great way to spend time.

The tour, given by Sue, was fantastic, really informative and practical, giving members of the group the chance to try their hand at milling. Sue was a great tour guide, she knew loads of information and our teenagers were fascinated! Well worth a visit.

We had the meet the miller tour with Sue. She was. Very knowledgeable and engaging. It was very interesting to learn about the different grains as well as the history of the milling process. Great to see the mill in action and I look forward to baking with the flour.

Run by a charity and volunteer led. We went in on the free basis self guided tour but came across a tour. Didnt realise it was a paid for. (Around £10 per adult but free for small children). So joined, as you couldnt really get away from it as it was a small place. But on finding out it was paid I donated more than the value of the tickets as it was soo good. The volunteer was so knowledgable. And was handling all the equipment as part of her demonstration which was amazing to watch the water wheel being turned on and flour actually produced. And the equipment used to maintain the stones in the tubs etc…. They were very accommodating despite us not being clearly on the tour… and chatting to the ladies afterwards we bought some freshly milled flour and bread making kits. The shop had loads of items and appropriate products. Be wary that the opening times online arent always up to date. Online said 4.30 close but the sign on the door was 11am to 1.30pm. Volunteer availability seems to rule this. Well worth a visit. Not owned by commercial company. Only by locals who want to keep a local asset alive. (Instead of being turned in to another car park…. Which is all good having another car park for the tourists but if they have nothing to see why would they come… and this is very much worth seeing! Kids and adults alike)

Really enthusiastic guides helped to bring this place to life. I particularly enjoyed the demonstration of "turning" the water wheel on and off! Free admission is always a bonus but we were happy to make a purchase in the shop.

Great visit, really interesting and a fab part of history. Passionate volunteers so eager to share the history and show you the workings of it alll and get you involved where possible. It is free entry with a requested donation or a purchase of their flour. So worth a visit

Really great visit, volunteers are passionate about this and you can see why, so much history. the whole milling process is explained and demonstrated. Free entry with donations requested and also flour and associated baking bits and pieces to buy.