The mill was originally built by the monks of Sherborne Abbey in 1340.
The waterwheel is an undershot wheel powered by the Lym river, which runs directly beneath the courtyard.
It was restored in the early 2000s after being derelict for several decades.
The onsite brewery utilizes the site's unique heritage to create traditionally inspired ales.
The flour produced here is supplied to local businesses and sold to the public in the onsite shop.
The Town Mill is a restored 14th-century watermill complex in Lyme Regis, powered by the River Lym. It remains a functional site where grain is still ground using traditional millstones to produce stone-ground flour. The complex houses a working bakery, a microbrewery, and several independent artist studios and galleries. Visitors can view the giant waterwheel and the milling machinery in operation. The site is a significant example of historic industrial architecture preserved for public engagement. It serves as a community hub that integrates heritage milling with modern artisanal production.
The courtyard view looking toward the historic waterwheel and the surrounding stone buildings.
Visit during a milling demonstration to see the waterwheel and grain stones in action.
Walk the short path alongside the River Lym that leads from the mill down to the sea.
Check the resident artists' workshop windows to see makers at work, ranging from pottery to painting.
Do not assume the mill is just a static museum; it is a working production site, so be mindful of heavy machinery and busy workshop areas.
Individual studios and businesses within the complex may have varying schedules; the mill itself operates seasonally for demonstrations.
