Aldridge Transport Museum 2025
West Midlands
Late 18th century watermill. Once leased by Matthew Boulton for metal working, it is now a corn mill and milling takes place most Sundays. The mill has a stationary steam engine but this is not in working order. As a childhood haunt of JRR Tolkien, Sarehole and its surroundings inspired parts of 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'.
Operator: Birmingham Museums Trust
Address: Cole Bank Road Hall Green Birmingham West Midlands B13 0BD
Fri-Sun 1100-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.
The mill is one of only two working watermills left in Birmingham.