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Dunster Working Watermill

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On site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday Survey of c1086, the present mill dates from 18thC and was restored to working order

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Fully restored watermill

A restored 18th-century watermill built on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086

The mill is set in peaceful surroundings alongside the River Avill and at the entrance to the Dunster Castle River gardens

The watermill is fully operational. You can often see original milling here and even buy the flour produced

Location

Dunster Working Watermill

Address

Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SW, UK

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01643 821 759

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Driving from our parks

  • Lynmouth Retreat: 22.02 miles / 46 mins
  • Yellow Sands: 38.77 miles / 75 mins

Rating

4.8

Based on 13 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: January 22, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Hug Dealer
7 months ago

Historic and fascinating working water mill. INational Trust and part of the Dunster Castle It is easy to see how it all works, and you can buy various flours that are milled there in there shop.

Richard G
a year ago

We attended today 29/9/24. We attended with two young children and the staff were superb. A staff member took the time to explain the whole process to the children and they got the chance to make some flour. The staff member (sorry I didn't get your name) was very good. She was was knowledge and patient. Taking the time to answer so many questions (even about trees local to the mill). Thank you a very enjoyable trip. The mill itself whilst lovely is fairly small. But coupled with a trip to the castle and surrounding area was a lovely day out.

Jess Gillman
a year ago

A really lovely place to visit and very interesting to see the mill and how it all works. Special thanks to the mill volunteer whose name I unfortunately didn’t get (she was wearing an RNLI lanyard!) who took time to explain the process to us inside with the mill stones and cogs, and outside with the mill wheels and water. She really made our visit and it was great to hear it from someone who knew so much!

Michael Lees
2 years ago

Delightful mill still producing flour daily. You can enjoy a cake made from the spelt flour in the tearoom next door.

There are regular tours but I found it more interesting chatting to the millers who were happy to share their knowledge.

If you're going to the castle anyway this is well worth the walk down the hill.

Jeff Bulled
2 years ago

Really fascinating working water mill. It is National Trust and part of the Dunster Castle ticket but we just visited the mill. It is easy to see how it all works and you can buy various flours that are milled there in the adjacent shop. It feels much more like a real mill than a museum.

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