Gleaston Watermill

(See also Gleaston and Gleaston Castle)

The historic corn water mill at Gleaston was built in the 14^th century and restored in 1774. The present mill machinery dates from that time and is in working order. The restored machinery and 18 foot in diameter timbered waterwheel with its wooden gears operates on most days. The 11^th century watercourse was man-made. Remains of prehistoric man were found close by.

The country store, Pig's Whisper, sells a variety of items from jams to handwork to specialty items for pig lovers. A cafe/restaurant, Dusty Miller's, was once a cow shed. It serves food made on the premises. There's an apiary and self-catering accommodation. Children can enjoy rare breed pigs, cows, geese, ducks, and chickens.

Gleaston Watermill is located at Gleaston by Ulverston. Follow signs from the A5087
Tel. 01229 869244
Email: info@watermill.co.uk
Open Easter-end Oct, Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Winter Hours: Sat and Sun, 11am-5pm
Website: www.watermill.co.uk
Dusty Miller's: Dusty@watermill.co.uk

Photo courtesy of Gleaston Water Mill

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