Pakenham Water Mill Traditional Craft Day & West Suffolk Honey Show
Enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts
Location
Pakenham Water Mill, Water Mill Farm, Mill Road, Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2NB
Telephone
01359 230275- Next Event
- 8th September 11:00am
- Event Finishes
- 8th September 4:00pm
About this event
Join Pakenham Water Mill for its Traditional Craft Day & West Suffolk Honey Show on September 8.
Enjoy demonstrations of:
Feltwork
Beekeeping
Woodwork
Spinning & weaving
Stained Glass work
Leather work
Walking stick making
Metal sculptures
Birds of Prey
Flour making
Model Boats and Tanks
Bread making
Pottery
Traditional Music
Refreshments: Local ales, BBQ, Marg & Rita's wood fired Pizzas, teas & cakes
Plus the traditional Duck Race
Entry £5, children FREE.
About the Venue
The 18th Century Pakenham Water Mill is Suffolk's oldest working water mill and is now owned by the Suffolk Building Preservation Trust.
The mill offers a unique day out in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and our friendly guides show visitors how the mill works, how sacks are hoisted to the top of the mill, the 1904 Blackstone oil engine and much more besides.
For almost 1,000 years millers have used the simple technology of water power to produce stone ground flour from locally grown wheat and freshly ground flour is available to buy in the mill's gift shop.
Enjoy a circular walk around the pond, past the orchard before visiting the Mill Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.
Group visits welcome.
MILL OPENING TIMES
SUMMER OPENING TIMES
Saturday 2nd April – Thursday 29th September
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
1.30pm to 4.30pm
(Refreshments from 2pm)
Thursdays 10.00am – 12.30pm
(Refreshments available )
ADMISSION PRICES
FREE admission during opening times for Refreshments, Grounds, Parking (except on Special Event Days).
GUIDED TOURS
Will operate during ALL opening times until approx. 45 minutes before published closing time.
Prices including Gift Aid
Adults £5.50, Children £3.00 (5-16 years inc.). Except Saturdays when children are FREE. Family ticket £15 (2 adults, 2 children).
If you are not a UK taxpayer –
Adults £5.00, Children £2.50 (5-16 years inc.). Except Saturdays when children are FREE. Family ticket £13 (2 adults, 2 children).
We accept payment by cash and major credit and debit cards.