The weekend of May 24th, 25th & 26th will be one long celebration of the rich artisan and craft heritage which is an enduring story in this very special nook of Lyme Regis. With Town Mill boasting a thousand years of history, you can feel its rich heritage and traditions in the very fabric of the place!
This is a free to visit event - we’re looking forward to a family-friendly celebration and hope we’ve got something for everyone!
Saturday May 24th
In the mill :
1100 - 1500 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
1130 - 1200 : MEET THE MILLER
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 - 1330 : BREAD TASTINGS
Come & sample a variety of wholesome breads & produce made with the Town Mill’s own range of nutritious flours
1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER
Come and watch a live milling demonstration in the afternoon - 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
Around the Malthouse Gallery
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
1030 - 1500 : CELEBRATING MODEL MAKING - FREE ENTRY
We’re celebrating the intricate craftmanship of the best model displaying the magnificent model of the TOWN MILL and all its internal workings - arriving fresh from its total renovation by multi-disciplinary production house, OBJECT SOUP. We’ll be unveiling the new model in all its glory at 1030 - come along and have a look!
Around the Site
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 by Natalie Manifold (Guild of Jewellery Designers)
1100 - 1300 : LYME REGIS BREWERY - MEET THE BREWER
Come along and meet Mike Cable - the Master Brewer behind LYME REGIS BREWERY’S multi-award winning beers and ales.
1100 - 1500 : MOLESWORTH & BIRD - SPOT 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
LIQUEUR TASTING TABLE - come and sample small batch, locally produced artisan liqueurs from Haselbury Spirits
Sunday May 25th
LIVE MUSIC FROM LIBERTY GOODRIDGE - OUTSIDE THE MALTHOUSE GALLERY FROM MIDDAY
In the mill
1100 - 1500 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
1130 - 1200 : MEET THE MILLER
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 - 1330 : BREAD TASTINGS
Come & sample a variety of wholesome breads & produce made with the Town Mill’s own range of nutritious flours
1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER
Come and watch a live milling demonstration in the afternoon - 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
In the Malthouse Gallery
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
1100 - 1500 : MODEL MAKING - FREE ENTRY
We’re celebrating the intricate craftmanship of the best model makers with the unveiling of the Mill’s magnificent model - arriving fresh from it’s total renovation by multi-disciplinary production house, OBJECT SOUP
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?
1100 - 1500 : SOMERSET WOOLSHED
The fantastic Lynne Evans will be demonstrating ancient wool spinning techniques using fleece from Somerset and Shetland sheep. Lynne will be based in our Bakehouse Studio, above the Strawberry Tree Restaurant
Monday May 26th
LIVE MUSIC FROM TILLY JARDINE - OUTSIDE THE MALTHOUSE GALLERY FROM MIDDAY
In the mill
1100 - 1500 : Town Mill open to visit - FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
1130 - 1200 : MEET THE MILLER
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 - 1330 : BREAD TASTINGS
Come & sample a variety of wholesome breads & produce made with the Town Mill’s own range of nutritious flours
1400 - 1430 : MEET THE MILLER
Come and watch a live milling demonstration in the afternoon - 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
In the Malthouse Gallery
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
1100 - 1500 : CELEBRATING MODEL MAKING - FREE ENTRY
We’re celebrating the intricate craftmanship of the best model displaying the magnificent model of the TOWN MILL and all its internal workings - arriving fresh from its total renovation by multi-disciplinary production house, OBJECT SOUP
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
LIQUEUR TASTING TABLE - come and sample small batch, locally produced artisan liqueurs from Haselbury Spirits
