Craanford Mills
Craanford Mills
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Craanford Mills is a unique early 17th Century Watermill housed in a domestic scale. This corn-grinding mill has been restored to full working order. The works are on view to visitors with interpretive data and explanatory exhibits. ‘Kiln’ tea/coffee rooms on site. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. 2024 School tours planned for1st to 14th MAY and 19th to 28 June 2024. Open to public on 20th June 2024 - group tours by appointment.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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dandma10967
Wexford, Ireland3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I recently visited Craanford Water Mill, near Gorey, Wexford. It was a fascinating experience. The mill is a beautiful, quaint, early 17th-century working corn-grinding water mill. It was originally lovingly restored by Michael Lyons and more recently by his son John. Husband and wife team, Detta and John, the current owners of the mill enjoy welcoming visitors. John conducts the tours while Detta runs the tea rooms. I would highly recommend a visit. So you won't be disappointed check out their website for days and times of opening.
Written July 22, 2023
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David Adams
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is an amazing place to visit. Lovingly restored by Michael, a former mill worker, and since 2017 by his son Michael, this is a fascinating glimpse into the past for anyone who is even slightly interested in history, engineering or science. And John's tour is perfectly complemented by his wife's baking in the café upstairs, served with excellent cafetiere coffee. Very good value!
Written July 23, 2023
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Dee B
Bray, Ireland34 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Such a lovely experience.The couple who own the place couldn't have been kinder. We arrived quite close to closing time but this wasn't a problem. We still had an interesting tour, learned a lot and sat outside in the sun with pots of tea, cake and scones ,jam and cream, just wonderful. Also a week later ,they royally entertained my 92 yr old parents, one of whom uses a wheelchair . A lovely place to visit and drink in the heritage and atmosphere.
Written August 10, 2024
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Linda O
Dublin, Ireland16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Had a fabulous morning here this morning. Wonderful home baking and extremely interesting tour of the old mill. Thank you John and Detta. Would highly recommend a visit before they close for the winter next weekend.
Written August 26, 2023
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Catherine B
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
Spent a lovely morning in Craanford Mills in Gorey last week. The owner John gave us a lovely tour of the mill. He is very knowledgeable as he has a personal connection to the mill,the mill has been in his family for generations. There is a beautiful tea room where we had lovely homemade scones. It’s a great way to spend a day. Highly recommend.
Written July 28, 2024
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Mary C
Cork, Ireland65 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We had picked the Craanford Mills as one of the places to visit, I enquired in the local shop how to find it. The very nice shop assistant said it is just down the old, but it is closed as the elderly couple are in hospital. We drove down to have a look from the outside, it looked quaint and lovely. Hope the owners will be well soon.
Written August 23, 2016
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2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
An absolutely amazing place. John the tour guide gave both a highly informative and very interesting talk on the history of this gem. In addition to this, Detta runs the beautiful olde worlde Tea Room where delicious homemade apple tart can be had.
Written August 24, 2023
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Meander157364
3 contributions
Aug 2023
Informal set up. However the tour was interesting and informative. We really enjoyed ourselves. Followed by cup of tea in the cafe.
Written August 6, 2023
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tony f
Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A very interesting visit to a restored Water Mill in Wexford. John who's family have owned the mill back generations gave an excellent and informative talk.
We got a full demonstration of the Mill working plus excellent home
made scones and apple tart in the cosy Tea Rooms. Definitely recommend a visit.
We got a full demonstration of the Mill working plus excellent home
made scones and apple tart in the cosy Tea Rooms. Definitely recommend a visit.
Written September 1, 2023
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Caterina Z
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Very interesting Heritage Site. A piece out of History preserved.
Nice place to go for teas or coffee, sit back and relax in beautiful gardens after your tour.
Nice place to go for teas or coffee, sit back and relax in beautiful gardens after your tour.
Written August 12, 2023
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