Welcome, we are so pleased you have decided to visit us at The Town Mill.
To help you plan your visit, please read our Accessibility Guide Dec 2017
The guide is also available to download in giant 24pt print Accessibility Guide GIANT PRINT Dec 2017
By train: Our nearest station is Axminster, which is 15 minutes by bus or taxi.
By Bus: First Bus, route 31, runs between Axminster and Dorchester. The X53 Jurassic Coast bus runs between Axminster and Weymouth. 9A runs between Exeter and Lyme Regis. X52 runs between Exeter and Bridport.
By road: The Town Mill is in the centre of Lyme Regis DT7 3PU
There is no public parking at the mill, so the site is best approached on foot. However, the mill is only a few minutes’ walk from several car parks – see the map above. From the large car park in Hill Road, walk down the hill to the bridge over the River Lym and turn right onto the path between the river and the millstream. This Riverside Walk leads you straight to us. To get to The Town Mill from the top of Broad Street, stroll down Sherborne Lane. At the bottom, turn right over the river, then right again onto the Riverside Walk. From the bottom of Broad Street, go left, up through the car park. This leads directly to The Town Mill via steps and a footbridge.
To avoid the footbridge and steps: follow Broad Street round to the traffic lights. Turn left into Coombe Street and continue for about 250 yards. Then take the first left and you’ll see The Town Mill straight ahead.
Town Mill
We have two choices for visitors, A viewing area. Or for the more enthusiastic visitor we are offering tours inside the mill.
By Donation
Enter the millers garden and climb the fire escape for a view of the water wheel. A miller will be on this floor to talk about the wheel and answer any questions. You will have a clear view of the wheel as you step inside a closed off area.
From the Courtyard.
View from one of two stable doors. A miller will be on this floor inside the building to answer any questions
This is only available when a volunteer is available, please note opening times for this.
Please consider a donation with your visit to continue to support the volunteer’s and the Town Mill. We suggest a minimum of £5, please do ask in the shop to gift aid this if possible.
Inside Tours are now available. £8 Adult £4 Child
Please ask in the shop for tour availability, tours start at 11.30am and last about 45 mins.
Flour Sales,
Award Winning Spelt, Rye and Whole Grain Wheat which are stone ground. at the mill by Volunteers will. be on Sale at the Mill shop
Please help us to maintain the working water wheel by purchasing our flour, souvenir size of 500g available if you are not a keen baker.
Interaction viewing areas and mill shop will be open
May/June 2022
Monday 30th May 11am – 4pm
Tuesday 31st May 11am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st June 11am – 4pm
Thursday 2nd June 11am – 1.30pm
Friday 3rd June 11am – 1.30pm
Saturday 4th June 11am – 1.30pm
Sunday 5th June Closed
Monday 6th June 11am – 4pm
Tuesday 7th June 11am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8th June 11am – 4pm
Thursday 9th June 11am – 1.30pm
Full Artist Program.
Malthouse Gallery is now fully booked for 2022, please visit Town Mill Galleries for our full program
2023 Reservations now open
Please support our local artists.
Our Artisans are open
For opening hours see the Artisans and Food & Drink pages.
Group visits: Private groups with pre booking can be booked .contact petrinatownmill@gmail.com