City Mill & Shop, Winchester

Where you can relax and watch out for wildlife (well those animals that aren't sensibly hiding from the poor British weather)

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Picture the scene - a bank holiday in England. Rain. No surprises there then. Not wanting to squander the opportunity of legitimate skiving, an indoors activity in the vicinity was sought out, and... more

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Mildew82

Member since 25/03/2010

Reviews written: 170

Keep your nose to the grindstone
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15/06/2012

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Advantages Cheap, lots of history to learn, hands on demonstrations (if on), nice atmosphere
Disadvantages Limited times for extra events, little for kids without extra events, no wheelchair access/toilets

Picture the scene - a bank holiday in England. Rain. No surprises there then. Not wanting to squander the opportunity of legitimate skiving, an indoors activity in the vicinity was sought out, and the National Trust's Winchester City Mill was the winner for no other reason than it was free since I'm an NT member and not yet another historic house. The history of the mill, located over the River Itchen, spans back all the way back to Saxon times when Winchester was capital and it was owned by the Benedictine nunnery of Wherwell. Sadly, the Black Death came to town in 1348 and wiped out a good ... more
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catsholiday

Member since 03/03/2003

Reviews written: 944

Grist comes to this Mill still today
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06/10/2011

User recommends the product

Advantages Beautifully restored working mill
Disadvantages Of limited interest - we spent about 40 minutes here and that is probably more than ample

WINCHESTER CITY MILL We recently spent a few days down near Winchester and we wandering around the city when we came upon this little treasure and as a bonus it was a National Trust property so we flashed our cards and went in. The mill is built just near the City Bridge over the River Itchen as it flows through Winchester down near King Alfred’s statue. For a thousand years this old mill was busy grinding whatever grain local farmers brought in and it fell into disuse about a hundred years ago. It was rebuilt in 1743 on a medieval mill site and was still used until the early 20th century. For ... more