Howsham Mill

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Howsham Mill is a beautifully restored flour-mill now generating renewable electricity, & an environmental education centre offering free school visits & other educational events. On a tiny island in the River Derwent at Howsham, North Yorkshire, stands a Georgian watermill. Howsham Mill dates back to c.1755 and is attributed to John Carr of York, more famous for designing Fairfax House in York, a

nd an extension to Castle Howard stables. In 1965, a Royal Commission for Historic Monuments inspector, James Williams, described the Mill as "...a building of the maximum historical interest as a very early example of gothic Revival style…" and "...of great architectural interest as it is a very rare example of the gothic Revival style as applied to a functional building.

We have a new DT 'Wheels' workshop suitable for KS1 pupils. Check it out here: https://www.howshammill.org.uk/wheels-ks...
27/05/2026

We have a new DT 'Wheels' workshop suitable for KS1 pupils. Check it out here: https://www.howshammill.org.uk/wheels-ks1/

Check out all of our workshops for schools here: https://www.howshammill.org.uk/learning/

27May27 May 2026 Wheels – KS1 Helen Spring2026-05-27T16:03:53+01:00 By Helen Spring Topic Children find out which shape is best for a wheel, explore different surfaces and make waterwheels. “Excellent!” (Year 1 teacher) Typical day: 10.00am – 10.45am – welcome / tour / health and safety 10...

27/05/2026
Please check our website to find out when we are open, and when we are closed for educational visits:
15/05/2026

Please check our website to find out when we are open, and when we are closed for educational visits:

Courses & EventsHelen Spring2026-05-15T13:49:58+01:00 COURSES & EVENTS AT HOWSHAM MILLTHE MILL BUILDING IS OPEN ON THE FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH, 11AM TO 4PM. THE ISLAND WILL REMAIN OPEN APART FROM SPECIFIED DATES. Howsham Mill and its beautiful surroundings makes the perfect place to ho...

11/05/2026
Great to welcome Terrington Hall School to Howsham Mill last week!
06/05/2026

Great to welcome Terrington Hall School to Howsham Mill last week!

05/05/2026

Howsham Mill is closed today due to a school visit.

14/04/2026

Join us next month for a magical afternoon with...

🌊 Amy-Jane Beer
🐦Lucy Lapwing
🌿 Sarah Banks

📍 Howsham Mill, YO60 7PA
🗓 Sunday 10th May
⏰ From 3:30pm (arrival from 3pm)

A gentle, joyful afternoon outdoors perfect for families, nature lovers, and curious minds. With a beautiful riverside setting and brilliant voices in nature writing, this promises to be a truly special and relaxed event. Book now in any of our shops and online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-family-afternoon-by-the-river-stories-nature-wild-things-tickets-1986354935082?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Howsham Mill, Howsham
York
YO607PA

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm

Telephone

01653 619712

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