Pete's Place
Taunton and The Quantocks, South West England
Sleeps 4
£811 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Somerset
Bishops Lydeard Mill
📍 TA4 3NP
Photo: Jim Woodward-Nutt (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Working overshot waterwheel that can be turned with two fingers
- Wheelwright's shop transported from Devon and preserved as left
- Blacksmith's forge with wax model and glowing furnace
- Transport museum with around 30 carriages and wagons
- Try grinding your own corn with a quern
Bishops Lydeard Mill is a restored working watermill in a small Somerset village near Taunton, where you can see an overshot waterwheel that, despite weighing over two tonnes, can be turned from inside using just two fingers. Wander through recreated trades including the wheelwright's shop transported from Devon, a blacksmith's forge with authentic sounds and smells, cooper's and saddler's shops, and a Victorian kitchen, plus a transport museum with around 30 carriages and wagons and scenic model displays. It suits families and mill enthusiasts alike, with a tea room for cakes and drinks. Taunton station is 4.3 miles away, and there are 22 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with a short break in the area.
Practical details
- Time needed
- Allow at least half a day
- Best for
- Ideal for mill enthusiasts and families alike
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Turn a visit to Bishops Lydeard Mill into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Taunton 4.3 miles
- Bridgwater 9.9 miles
- Tiverton Parkway 12.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page