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Set in an idyllic village on the River Great Ouse, Houghton Mill is traditional 18th Century working mill. Our riverside campsite is open March-October.

Set in an idyllic village location, on an island on the River Great Ouse, Houghton Mill has inspired artists and photographers for generations. Come and experience the sound and atmosphere of a traditional working mill, have a go at making flour or lose yourself in the tranquility of the riverside setting. Enjoy a stay at our riverside campsite, open from March - October.

28/08/2026

Tomorrow is your last chance to explore the Wings by the Waterwheel trail. Follow the family-friendly trail through the mill building to learn more about the local birdlife.

Not all of the feathered friends that you'll learn about are as large as this swan family!

Wings by the Waterwheel
Saturday 29 August 2026
11am to 4pm.
Included in admission, free for National Trust members.

📷National Trust Images / Mike Selby

13/08/2026

Due to the hot weather, the Houghton Mill Tearoom is closed today (Thursday 13th August).

It will reopen as normal tomorrow (Friday 14th August).

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!

12/08/2026

What kind of bird are you?

Visit our Wings by the Waterwheel family-trail this summer and learn more about the bird life that surrounds the historic mill. You'll find out more about water birds, like mallards and swans, and also songbirds that you might also find in your garden. At the end of the trail, use your name and birthday to work out your bird name.

Join us on Saturday 15, 22 and 29 August. The Mill is open between 11am and 4pm, the trail is included in standard admission (free for National Trust Members).

31/07/2026

Come along tomorrow (or on any Saturday in August) to find eight feathered friends in our family-friendly trail.

Wings by the Waterwheel is included in normal admission and takes you on an interactive trail through the historic watermill.

Open 11am - 4pm.

25/07/2026

Don't forget, Willington Dovecote is open tomorrow (Sunday 26 July) between 2pm and 5pm.

Explore one of the best preserved examples of 16th century building in the region and marvel at the 100s of nesting boxes that line the walls.

Entry is free but donations to the National Trust are much appreciated. Plan your journey at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/willington-dovecote-and-stables

📷National Trust Images / Mike Selby

24/07/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of Wings by the Waterwheel - our summer trail through the mill. Come along to learn about the bird life that surrounds Houghton Mill.

Trail included in normal admission, National Trust Members free.
Every Saturday until 29 August. 11am to 4pm.

📷National Trust Images / Mike Selby / Paul Harris

22/07/2026

Join artist Alex Stead for two creative workshops which take inspiration from the historic mill building. 🎨🎨

On Sunday 9 August, try out Drawing (10:30am) or Watercolour (2:00pm) and create your own piece of art to take home. Using templates created by Alex, and with all materials provided, you'll leave with a beautiful memento. No previous experience is needed!

Tickets £25 per person, per workshop.
Book online at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows/events

📷Watercolour by Alex Stead Art

21/07/2026

Our friends at Willington Dovecote and Stables are open this Sunday, 26 July, between 2pm and 5pm.

The 16th century dovecote is one of the best preserved examples in England. Come inside to see the 1,500 nesting boxes which were once home to Sir John Gosticks' pigeons - a symbol of his great wealth.

Entry is free but donations to the National Trust are welcomed. The dovecote is located around 4 miles east of Bedford, just north of the A603 in Willington.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/willington-dovecote-and-stables

17/07/2026

Bring your family down to Houghton Mill this summer for a family-friendly trail exploring the the bird life of the river. 🦆🪿🦆🪿

Wings by the Waterwheel will be open each Saturday between 25 July and 29 August. The trail threads its way through the inside of the mill and it's included in a standard admission ticket (free for National Trust Members).

Plan your visit at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows

📷National Trust Images / Mike Selby

09/07/2026

We need some summer reading inspiration!

The shelves in our second-hand bookshop are looking a little bare. If you have any books that you've finished reading and would like to donate, we'd love to receive them. We're particularly in need of paperback fiction and children's books.

You can bring donations to the Tea Room, which is open daily between 10am and 4pm. All proceeds from the bookshop help to preserve Houghton Mill for the future.

📷National Trust Images / Paul Harris.
It's an old image, the shelves are not this full at the moment!

Address

Houghton
Huntingdon
PE282AZ

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+441480301494

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridges

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