This year’s MILL FEST isn’t just a celebration - it’s a milestone. You could even say it’s a milestone of the millstones!
Over the Bank Holiday Weekend of May 23 - 24 - 25, we’re marking 25 years since Town Mill was saved from dereliction and given new life in the heart of Lyme Regis. What was once abandoned has become a place of creativity, craft and community - and MILL FEST is our way of celebrating that journey.
Set against a backdrop of over 1,000 years history, the weekend brings together milling, artisans and visitors in a shared appreciation of heritage and handmade. It’s chance to experience the Town Mill area as it is today : alive, evolving and full of character.
FREE TO ATTEND - and open to all, MILL FEST is a relaxed, family-friendly celebration - and we’d love you to be part of it.
Saturday May 23rd
LIVE MUSIC FROM MARTA KALNINA ON THE SAXOPHONE - OUTSIDE THE MALTHOUSE GALLERY FROM MIDDAY
LIVE MJUSIC FROM THE LYME BAY MOONRAKERS - IN THE COURTYARD FROM 1500
In the mill :
1100 - 1600 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL THROUGH THE DAY
1130 - 1200 & 1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER - LIVE STONEGROUND MILLING DEMONSTRATION - WHEAT
We will be showing how we mill DORSET-GROWN MARIS WIDGEON grain from TAMARISK FARM in West Bexington, near Bridport
Come and watch a live milling demonstration this morning - see how we produce our small batch flours from the finest organic grains using ancient stoneground methods which we are passionate about keeping alive in today’s modern world.
FREE TOWN MILL RECEIPE CARD WITH EVERY PURCHASE OF MILL FLOUR
1100 - 1300 & 1400 - 1600 : Children’s Silver Jewellery Making with Lucy Campbell
Make a real silver ammonite pendant like a professional jewellery maker
(Jewellry making is a payable event - so please click here to book your place)
1100 - 1600 : HAVE A GO AT MILLING
Have a go at milling your own flour using our hand-powered tabletop mills. This simple, hands-on experience lets you “feel” the process of milling for yourself - bringing to life how grain becomes flour, before discovering how the same process is powered by water on a much larger in the mill.
1100 - 1600 : THE BOAT BUILDING ACADEMY EXHIBITION - FREE ENTRY
Celebrating heritage craftsmanship being nurtured right in the heart of Lyme Regis, the Boat Building Academy will be showcasing an exhibition of boats, furniture, paddle and surf boards and other hand crafted works emerging from Lyme’s internationally renowned academy
Around the Site
Music :
1300 - 1500 : LIVE MUSIC - Marta Kalnina on the Saxophone - outside the gallery
1500 - 1530 : LIVE MUSIC - LYME BAY MOONRAKERS - in the courtyard
1000 - 1600 : TOWN MILL POTTERY
Pottery demonstrations throughout the day by Master Potter Harry Anderson
1000 - 1700 : JEWELLERY MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Jewellery making taking place through the day
1100 - 1600 : MOLESWORTH & BIRD - SPOT THE SEAWEEDS
Can you identify the British Seaweeds collected from Lyme Bay freshly this morning?
Sunday May 24th
LIVE MUSIC FROM HOT JAVA - OUTSIDE THE MALTHOUSE GALLERY FROM MIDDAY
In the mill
1100 - 1600 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
1130 - 1200 & 1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER - LIVE STONEGROUND MILLING DEMONSTRATION
TODAY’s MILLING DEMONSTRATION WILL BE RYE GRAIN
Come and watch a live milling demonstration this morning - see how we produce our small batch flours from the finest organic grains using ancient stoneground methods which we are passionate about keeping alive in today’s modern world
FREE TOWN MILL RECEIPE CARD WITH EVERY PURCHASE OF MILL FLOUR
1100 - 1300 & 1400 - 1600 : SOMERSET WOOLSHED
The fantastic Lynne Evans will be demonstrating ancient wool spinning techniques using fleece from Somerset and Shetland sheep.
In the Malthouse Gallery
1100 - 1600 : HAVE A GO AT MILLING
Have a go at milling your own flour using our hand-powered tabletop mills. This simple, hands-on experience lets you “feel” the process of milling for yourself - bringing to life how grain becomes flour, before discovering how the same process is powered by water on a much larger in the mill.
1100 - 1500 : THE BOAT BUILDING ACADEMY EXHIBITION - FREE ENTRY
Celebrating heritage craftsmanship being nurtured right in the heart of Lyme Regi, the Boat Building Academy will be showcasing an exhibition of boats, furniture, paddle and surf boards and other hand crafted works emerging from Lyme’s internationally renowned academy
Around the site
1100 - 1500 : STRAWBERRY TREE RESTAURANT
Churros & Chocolate - A Spanish MILLFEST treat - all day
LIQUEUR TASTING TABLE - come and sample small batch, locally produced artisan liqueurs from Haselbury Spirits
1000 - 1300 : TOWN MILL POTTERY
Pottery demonstrations throughout the day by Master Potter Harry Anderson
1100 - 1500 : MOLESWORTH & BIRD - SPOT THE SEAWEEDS
Can you identify the British Seaweeds collected from Lyme Bay freshly this morning?
Monday May 25th
LIVE MUSIC FROM FLORENCE PARDOE - OUTSIDE THE MALTHOUSE GALLERY FROM 1 pm
In the mill
1100 - 1600 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
1130 - 1200 & 1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER - LIVE STONEGROUND MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS - SPELT
Come and watch a live milling demonstration this morning - see how we produce our small batch flours from the finest organic grains using ancient stoneground methods which we are passionate about keeping alive in today’s modern world.
1100 - 1600 : TASTING TABLE - “FROM MILL TO TABLE”
Come & sample a variety of wholesome breads & produce made with the Town Mill’s own range of nutritious flours & speak to our bakers for hints, tips and advice
FREE TOWN MILL RECEIPE CARD WITH EVERY PURCHASE OF MILL FLOUR
In the Malthouse Gallery
1100 - 1600 : HAVE A GO AT MILLING
Have a go at milling your own flour using our hand-powered tabletop mills. This simple, hands-on experience lets you “feel” the process of milling for yourself - bringing to life how grain becomes flour, before discovering how the same process is powered by water on a much larger in the mill.
1100 - 1500 : THE BOAT BUILDING ACADEMY EXHIBITION - FREE ENTRY
Celebrating heritage craftsmanship being nurtured right in the heart of Lyme Regis, the Boat Building Academy will be showcasing an exhibition of boats, furniture, paddle and surf boards and other hand crafted works emerging from Lyme’s internationally renowned academy
In the courtyard
1000 - 1600 : TOWN MILL POTTERY
Pottery demonstrations throughout the day by Master Potter Harry Anderson
1100 - 1500 : TEDDY KNIGHT THE COCKATOO
Social media sensation, Lyme Regis icon and famous animal actor, Teddy Knight will be in residence in the courtyard today
1100 - 1500 : MOLESWORTH & BIRD - IDENTIFY THE SEAWEEDS
Can you identify the British Seaweeds collected from Lyme Bay freshly this morning?
1100 - 1500 : STRAWBERRY TREE RESTAURANT
Churros & Chocolate - a Spanish MILLFEST treat - all day
