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Heron Corn Mill

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Heron Corn Mill

Photo: N T Stobbs (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Rare 18th-century working watermill on the River Bela
  • See heritage milling machinery in action
  • Learn about sustainable and renewable energy
  • Welcoming community hub to visit

Heron Corn Mill is a rare 18th-century working watermill set on the River Bela in Cumbria, where you can see heritage milling in action and learn about sustainable energy in a welcoming community setting. It suits visitors interested in industrial heritage, history and renewable energy, and the mill welcomes volunteers and supporters of its conservation work. The mill is open to visitors from 11am to 4pm, Thursdays to Sundays, at Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe. It's located in Beetham, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, with Arnside station 2.3 miles away, and there are 80 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a wider Cumbria visit.

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Open
11am to 4pm, Thursdays to Sundays

From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

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