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Stretton Water Mill
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Photo: Mike Searle (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Tour of a demonstration water-powered corn mill with ancient wooden machinery
- Watch the ancient wooden machinery in action with a miller
- Try milling grain by hand yourself
- Exhibition housed in a 19th-century stable building
- Picnic area and landscaped grounds with pond views
Stretton Water Mill is a well-preserved demonstration water-powered corn mill set in the Cheshire countryside, first recorded in 1351 and worked by millers until 1959. A miller-led tour lets you see the ancient wooden machinery turning, hear its history, and even try milling grain by hand, while an exhibition in the old 19th-century stable and grounds with a picnic area and pond views round out a visit. Improved access to the mill's upper floor makes exploring easier, and the site also welcomes school and group visits. It suits families, history enthusiasts and those after a quiet countryside outing. For a stay nearby, there are 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Wrexham Central station 7.8 miles away for onward travel.
Practical details
- Open
- Open for the 2026 Spring/Summer season
- Accessibility
- Improved access to the mill's upper floor
- Best for
- Schools and group visits also catered for
From the attraction's own website on 15 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Wrexham Central 7.8 miles
- Wrexham General 7.9 miles
- Gwersyllt 8.4 miles
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