Visit

Eskdale Mill, Boot village, Holmrook CA19 1TG

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Come for a visit.

Discover a unique experience at our special visitor attraction.

Explore our delightful water cornmill.

Learn about our double overshot waterwheels, hydro-electric generation and original milling machinery.

Have fun and play with our interactive activities, for all the family.

Follow our nature trail.

Immerse yourself in our natural surroundings and take in the views.

Picnic in our wooded grounds or newly restored meadow.

Relax in our beckside lawned garden.

Find peace alongside the sound of flowing water.

Our attraction has something for everyone!

Opening Times

We suggest you spend at least half an hour for your visit or as long as you want!

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November – March:

Open during school holidays only, 11am-3.30pm.

Dates – 28th-31st Dec and during February half-term.

April – October:

Open Sundays – Thursdays, 10.30am-4.30pm. (last admission is at 4pm)

Closed on Fridays and Saturdays for admin and maintenance.

Admissions

As a small, independent charity, your visit helps to generate a sustainable income to keep the mill in good working condition and open to the public.

Ticket prices:

Children (aged 16 and under) go free with a paying adult

All adults £7

Your ticket includes free admission into the mill and grounds for one year. (Original ticket holders only and proof of purchase is required, so keep your ticket!)

We are supported by the government’s HMRC Gift Aid scheme.

All UK tax payers can participate at no extra cost. All we require is that you let us know your name and address at reception so we can make a subsequent claim to HMRC.

To plan your visit, how to find us and to make an online booking, follow the link

Some feedback from our visitors:

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“The grounds were bigger than I expected, and the restored meadow was a beautiful spot to have our lunch and enjoy the birds and wildlife.” (Jos M, Jan 2026)

“The best picnic area in the whole of the Lake District!” (youngster & mum, Oct 2025)

“Excellent hidden gem. This place has benefitted from extensive investment …… You pass over the quaint packhorse bridge and enter the reception where the very welcoming mill manager explains what is available including for the kids. My boys aged 7&10 were very enthusiastic, following the brass rubbing trail and figuring out how the machinery worked – highlights were spotting the historical graffiti and playing with the mini sluice gates and water wheels in the upper grounds behind the mill. We were glad of the hot chocolates on offer on a chilly day with which to eat our picnic in the sunny gardens.” (C Parsons, Oct 2025)

“The Mill experience was informative & great for undercover STEM learning whilst on holiday & the staff were very welcoming. Gardens were stunning and a must see if you’ve arrived via the steam railway… such a beautiful hidden gem.” (E Hawkins, Sept 2025)

“Visiting Eskdale Mill was like stepping back in time to one of the hidden gems of the Lake District. Nestled in the lovely village of Boot, the mill is full of character, history, and charm. It’s the last working water-powered corn mill in the region, and you really get a sense of its importance over the centuries as you wander through the old machinery and learn how grain was once ground here.
What I loved most was how well it’s been looked after – you can see the passion and dedication of the people who keep the history alive. The exhibits are hands-on and engaging, and it feels like more than just a museum, it’s a living piece of heritage.” (Clive, Aug 2025)

“A glimpse of a world which has disappeared forever- photos of 100 years ago show a very different form of farming than today. Excellent displays explaining the history of the mill and its context.” (Alistair, Aug 2025)

If you’re in the Lake District, don’t just ‘mill’ about – make sure Eskdale Mill is on your itinerary. You’ll leave “wheely impressed!” (S Jesson 2024)

“We’ve been coming to the valley for years and didn’t realise this was here, loved it” (D Savage 2024)

“Very well maintained grounds to relax and listen to the flowing water” (S. Tucker 2024)

“A very interesting mill with great interpretation and friendly staff” (L. Bailey 2024)

“Exceeded my expectations, small but beautiful place with an outstanding amount of history behind it and all wonderfully displayed.” (H. Sole 2024)