This mill was built in c1770. It continued to produce flour until the 1990s. The mill and it’s machinery have been preserved. Records suggest that there has been a mill in Botley since the time of the Domesday Book in 1086.
How it all began…
In 1901 milling company W and J Clarke was taken over by the partnership of Mr A. F. Woodrow and a Mr Richards. That partnership was dissolved in 1905. Around the same time, the original water wheels were removed and a new roller mill was installed in what are now called the West Offices. Steam power was introduced with a beam engine and Galloway boiler.
With the aid of German prisoners of war, Mr Tickner, foreman, designed and built the river retaining wall at the rear of the site to facilitate the yard expansion. The end of the war resulted in new innovations in animal feed production. In 1948 compound feed milling was introduced.
The mill hasn’t been investigated before as an open event . Be the first to awaken the spirits of the mill, what hides in the shadows.
Areas to investigate
The heritage centre (hub)
Workshop and above floors
Mill house upstairs, open office space directly above the angels and auras shop.
1086 wine bar after 11pm
Undercover area with all the old equipment
The silos
Special meal offer
The wine and charcuterie bar 1086 within the Mill are offering 10% off dinner when you book onto our experience. Just quote the code SPECTRAL when booking your meal that evening.
Note: there is parking at the mill which is pay and display 24hrs a day. please make sure you have paid correctly using the Ringo app.
Please bring a fold up chair or camping chair with you limited chairs available.
Location
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