New Hall Mill located within the New Hall Valley Country Park is a Grade 2 listed building.  It is privately owned at present by the New Hall Water Mill Preservation Trust supported by a volunteer Friends group. It is one of only 2 working watermills in Birmingham and an important example of local industrial heritage.

The present structure is 18^th century incorporating older parts. The large overshot water wheel is turned by water from the Mill pond. Inside the Mill on 3 floors you can make your own way round  where our friendly volunteers are available to tell you about the milling process and you can see the millstones turning.   Flour is available for you to take home for a donation.

The old farm buildings have been converted to house a small shop, exhibition room, tearoom and facilities. The tearoom serves cream teas, speciality coffees, tea and cakes. Auntie Wainwright’s sells a large variety of pre-loved items. The Miller’s Garden offers home grown produce and plants for sale.  

The extensive grounds are open for exploration with a meadow, millpond and stream. 

There will be visiting exhibitors selling everything from fresh bread and hot baps to craft stalls  for you to explore with musical entertainment provided by local groups. Children’s activities.

Please note:
The mill is an old building. Inside the mill there are three storeys with steep stairs to climb. There are uneven surfaces throughout the building. There are uneven surfaces throughout the grounds, in the meadow and alongside the millpond.

How to get there:
Wylde Green Station is 30 minutes walk from the mill.
The nearest bus stop is in Walmley village, 10 minutes walk away.
Free car parking is in a field on the right after entering the lane off Wylde Green Road.

Photo credit: Anne-Marie Hayes / Birmingham Heritage Week

Organised by The Friends of New Hall Mill