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Sarehole Mill

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Sarehole Mill
"A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.The Community Shop 11am-4pm and Pizza in the Courtyard 12pm-3pm are open Wednesday to Sunday. No entry fee is required. Reservations for Pizza in the courtyard are recommended.The Mill is accessible by guided tour only. Pre-booking essential. Book tour tickets via the website."
Address: Cole Bank Road Hall Green , Birmingham B13 0BD, XWM, GB
Phone: 0121 777 6612
State: XWM
City: Birmingham
Zip Code: B13 0BD

opening times

Tuesday: 12:00-16:00
Wednesday: 12:00-16:00
Thursday: 12:00-16:00
Friday: 12:00-16:00
Saturday: 12:00-16:00
Sunday: 12:00-16:00

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Reviews
Took my Year 4 class there to visit as part of their Geography field trip. The children loved it, gave them some knowledge on how to measure the water depth, the purpose of stepping stones to regulate water flow and they also cross link it to their science lesson living things and habitats where the children asked questions about the various plants by the river. Children got to fish and learn about different lifeforms in the river water. Staff were great, knowledgeable and patient! Would be interesting for fans of J.R.R Tolkien he lived in the house opposite Sarehole Mill
Beautiful restored museum I've escorted many EFL students to this mill, park, forest/bog and museum over the years. Some really enjoyed the engineering history of the mill whilst others were very interested in the Tolkien connection. The information about Tolkien's early life, inspiration to write and Hobbit culture have inspired many of my students and guests. Some happily bought some souvenirs in the shop. The opening of the cafe the mill was a wonderful idea. The tour guides were always extremely informative and a welcome addition to the day.
A great place to visit. Fascinating facts about the mill's connection to JRR Tolkien in his childhood. The place obviously inspired his books. The lake at the back of the mill is stunning. We saw a heron and a little egret there, amongst the other wildlife and we enjoyed the twisty paths through the trees around the lake. Well worth a visit - and right next to a park too.
My husband and I, being Tolkien fans, were definitely excited about doing this tour as part of our visit to Birmingham! Our initial research into the museum and the mill set us up to expect a nice tour of the mill, an intimate look into the years that Tolkien spent at the mill, and the pizza at the café. The first two items the mill and the Tolkien trivia were an amazing experience! We definitely recommend this tour to anybody who wants to visit a good old run down watermill simply to see the works, or if you're a Tolkien nerd as well! Our tour guide was Ash, and he was marvellous! The tour lasted about an hour, during which he took us through the floors of the mill, explaining in immersive detail what milling was all about back in the day, occasionally treating us to a bit of insight into Tolkien's life back when he lived around the mill. The third aspect that we were looking forward to the pizza was unfortunately a big disappointment. Not only was it mediocre at best, we also had to wait over an hour just for our order to be taken! No, it wasn't that crowded. They were "backed up" with another order apparently. So after over an hour of waiting to place an order during which time we had filled up on tea and cake because we were just sitting there hungry and waiting, and then a wait of about 20 minutes for our pizza to arrive, we were quite disappointed with what we were served. In summary: definitely do the tour and take your time exploring the park and the trail, and the mill area.
Went here yesterday and as a big fan of Lord Of The Rings it was very nice to see and experience a little bit of the life of Tolkien as a little boy. It was small but a beautiful place, absolutely loved to learn a little more about the thoughts and inspirations behind LOTR.
Doing my own Tolkien Trail @ Sarehole Mill & Mostly Bog , beautiful
I have been to the mill a few times for the pizza pod experience and it has always been great! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a bit of an escape from the mundane city in the city for a bite to eat and to relax. They also have a selection of soft drinks available, not licence for alcohol though. The mill its self is a wonderful charming place.
As a little weekend adventure, my partner and I decided to travel to Birmingham to visit one of the places where Tolkien had lived as a kid. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the Sarehole Mill offered guided tours, and decided to sign-up for it. Our guide, Ash, who was not only great at presenting the information but also very funny, explained the history of the mill, as well as how all of the components worked together, and helped us imagined how it may have looked and felt like when it was in use. We loved this tour so much that we woke up early on the Sunday to do the Middle earth tour they also offer, which again made a very pleasant experience. There is a little gift shop with books and some other products related to both Tolkien and the Mill itself, and also a little cafe with delicious pizzas and drinks. I would also suggest visiting Mosley bog, a natural reserve near the mill, and the Shire, across the road, specially if you love trees and running water like we do. This place made it worth the 2.5h journey, thanks so much Ash and all the team for your great work!
Tolkien fans will enjoy this location. It's an ancient mill, still again in working order. Inspiration for author JRR Tolkien. Wildlife and trees around the pond. Tours offered, best to book ahead. First Saturday of the month, you can self-guide, reading the informative signs as you go. Café and pizza Wed-Sun, midday-3 pm. Enclosed and indoor seating. Moseley Bog is beside the mill, good for a walk.
Great place to visit, even separately from the full Birmingham Tolkien trail. It's great to see that this historic place has been preserved and is being looked after. The mill is small but it's good to see how it operated and functioned, a great insight into life at the time of the industrial revolution. A great city gem that should be preserved forever, in my opinion. Some of the little additions that pay homage to The Hobbit are cool, and adds to the history of the site. Great for kids and adults alike.
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