Reviews of Eling Tide Mill Experience. (Museum) in Southampton (Hampshire).

Eling Tide Mill Experience

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Eling Hill, Totton, Southampton SO40 9HF, United Kingdom

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Information of Eling Tide Mill Experience, Museum in Southampton (Hampshire)

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Reviews of Eling Tide Mill Experience

D. 1.

Totton’s hidden gem. Not the South of France but if you live nearby a pleasant place to relax and take in the scenery.

J. G.

Nice day out. The Mill has undergone major renovation. Very interesting History, not just the mill but local area too. A 10 second walk across the road is the mills nicely priced cafe and an activity/history room all part of the same ticket. Lovely walk round the large mill pond and shore front. Local pubs on both sides of the water and church. Well worth the visit.

S. W.

Great reception and very interesting place. Enjoyed the interactive bits - especially milling some flour.

M. M.

Brilliant little museum looking forward to when it opens again. Nice setting overlooking the small harbour

N. K.

An interesting visit to this 900 year old fully working mill and visitor centre. Not huge but interesting. Check tide times as it only runs on the ebb tide. Staff really helpful. Things to do for kids. Gift shop and an excellent cafe across the road with very reasonable prices. Check for Groupon offers. You can even buy flour that has been ground in site.

I. C.

1st visit for walk and cafe stop. All good.

A. D. R.

It's a small spot but quite nice to see. Unfortunately part of the view ends up in the commercial port of Southampton but you can. Try avoiding that. There's also a small shop but one side of the bridge

A. T.

Great walk from the bridge that goes around the mill pond and to Goatee beach, most of which is accessible. About 3km in total.

J. H.

A lovely evening was spent here. A large menu mainly Italian food, but also meat and chicken dishes. Good service, not rushed, and reasonable prices.

T. M.

Love it Love the area Friendly atmosphere tight at the ocean's edge. Five stars from me.

A. P.

Very interesting museum with enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, visitor centre and cafe. Local walks (if you don't get blown away!). Well worth a visit.

C. B.

A lovely place to visit well worth a stop

L. W.

Amazing! Good videos interpreting the place, really interesting seeing the mill working, and lovely volunteers on hand to answer questions. The cafe looks nice, didn't try it this time, and the little gift shop is well stocked with relevant items. A wonderful place to spend an afternoon, bring walking shoes and do the nearby millpond walk too!

J. L.

Really nice and warm welcome from the team

C. W.

Fantastic board walk with great views.

A. R. B.

Brilliant place for the family, little playground for children and a nice open field with a view of the sea and the docks. You can also sometimes see big cruise ships that have docked in the docks and has a very nice trail by the river to walk with a dog or family which leads to a massive field with a big playground and a children's splash pool. Overall perfect place.

A. D.

Pretty interesting area! The area has a nice board walk with very picturesque views. Sitting down isnt an issue either, there are many seats that you can take to your advantage. I have also seen many dogs repeatedly being walked around the area, so i can only imagine its great for dog walks. I have been in the mill myself, the process of bread making was fascinating, especially from a little kids point of view. If you want a trip in the near future! This place is for you.

L. B.

Very good and well presented

T. “. A.

Very good to relax and enjoy the weekend

A. K.

Short visit but nice place if you find the secret beach. There is also a place to grab a drink or something to eat.

p. w.

Love this place. Perfect for walking the dog or having a picnic and seeing the boats at Eling sailing club

K. T.

Interesting history with a great video commentary about the milling process. Nicely renovated interior which enables one to see the workings of the mill. A cottage style cafe is across the road serving light lunches and teas and coffees. Not suitable for disabled people due to the number of stairs.

T. T.

Unique quaint querky fascinating Olde World mechanical operation

D. B.

Despite the rainfall, the area is an oasis of beauty set within a busy area. Plenty of space to walk. Water views with boats in harbour. Set across the water from Southampton Docks, there is a stunning contrast between the working docks on one side of the water and the calm walking environment on the Tide Mill side. There is a play area, a cafe, a museum and different walks available. There are public conveniences available too.

M. W.

Interesting detail on how wheat is ground and how the mill works. Extensive renovation has been made to the mill itself making it a solid, good to see, exhibit. Has small room with history of the mill, and hands on exhibits. Tearoom with snacks also on site. Parking is free but £1 to cross toll bridge.

S. S. o. A.

Just discovered how this place has come on leaps and bounds since its refurbishment. There is a picnic area overlooking the nature reserve, nice non-tacky gift shop selling local products and interesting books, and the café's cheese cake alone is worth a 200 mile round trip, I kid you not, dear fellow cheesecake fan!!! Next time we will come with enough time to actually visit the museum...

S. R.

Beautiful location never did the mill experience unfortunately, was working in the area. Could not believe that the houses facing the marina where housing association. Wow I work 2 jobs and would love to live somewhere like that. I think I will go on benefits too and maybe I will get too live somewhere as Beautiful as that 😡

R. W.

Such a beautiful peaceful part of our history. Last functioning tide mill in the country I believe. Lovely walks in both direction up river and along the coast line. Toll bridge here so beware and have a pound ready. Car park next to the cemetery is usually quite empty. Toilet block on site. Kids park a couple of minutes away as well. Lovely little pub if you're hungry too.

J. H. C. B.

During height of the lock down, this was the only place I was able to buy flour and yeast. There is a little hatch opening from the shop where you ask a helpful bloke how many flour bags you want and he gives it to you. Its good quality flour, milled in a hundreds of years old Tide mill, I will continue buying this flour and supporting them.

B. D.

Terrific experience. Excellent customer service. Cafe really good. Staff very knowledgeable, set in beautiful surroundings.

J. S.

We went along to the tide mill while on holiday in Hampshire and although it is small it is a lot of fun to look around especially when it's going full tilt. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and there's a little hide and seek game for little ones to play as they go round where they win a prize if they find all the little mice. It doesn't take long to go all the way round but it could well fill an hour if you have time (and no kids) and can enjoy the film and looking in detail at all the bits and bobs. The little shop sells a good range of tide mill flour products and the biscuits are fantastic! A nice little place to visit.

R. T. (. W.

I was genuinely amazed that this tide Mill still exists, given the timber construction and what happened inside, but am very pleased that it does and am delighted that it is still working, even if only one of the four sets of wheels are currently operational. The neighbouring cafe and exhibition are an integral part of the experience and I found the exhibition to be very informative. Car parking is by the cemetery which is a short walk from the mill and is accessible via a historic toll bridge. Deserves another injection of cash, to make it fully operational again, as that would be quite an experience. Eling flour/bread/cakes would also be a worthwhile addition to the local economy.

H. C.

An interesting wander around on a Sunday Eve. Apart from the noise from the jet skis, it was a quiet visit. We also walked along the river and experienced the rural setting on one side of the river and the container port on the other. We could also see a cruise liner depart in the distance. A hidden gem. We didn't visit the mill as it was closed.

G. P.

Great place for kids to run around. Recently had a refurbishment. Public toilets are available. Go through the cemetery and out the other side for a lovely walk. Try and ignore the containers.

A. C.

A wonderful little Museum for those with a love of history, where this tide mill is partially restored to be working and producing flour, from its origins back as far as the 1700's if not before. Well worth a look. Leading up to it beware of the disappearing road signs from the A326, that said there is a great car park just before you enter the cemetery and lovely walk across the bridge. Also be careful of the traffic which uses the narrow Toll Bridge. Lovely spot to view the boats associated with the Eling Sailing Club ( Which occupies the other section of the Mill as its Club House) as well as the tranquil milll pond and its restored path alongside.

A. m.

Lovely place to come and relax and watch the world go by. Some nice benches near the pub. The opposite side to the hill is the church which rings it's bells frequently this too is nice.

B. 5.

Great time and learnt loads, new Eling experience building is great!

J. C.

Really good value for money. The Miller was really enthusiastic and interesting. The building beautifully restored, and the exhibits fascinating. And best of all, even on a bank holiday weekend, it was quiet.

C. S.

Worth a visit, excellent cafe, ladies dish up good grub. The mill and how it worked very well set out. Church on the hill also a visit, parking other side of toll Bridge. 70p.

J. S.

Interesting old tidal mill. Being restored so couldn't see it working today. Watch out for all the low ceilings! Nice cafe and exhibition too. Great way to spend an hour or two.

D. L.

Did a 3d printing session run by Dan. Very interesting. Was aimed for kids 6-16 but adults expected to stay with your kids. Kids design and hand in a suggested drawing for a 3 d object. Was quite difficult for my 2 Grandkids aged 13 and 8. Waiting for an email telling us to.pick up their 3d object.

P. W.

It's a good time to visit as only a few people are allowed in at a time. It's better when the tide is in . The exhibition centre is nicely done also.

P. D.

Bartley water is good to explore. Cafe is very nice. We had iced coffee and cake but they do hot food too.

G. S.

Lovely old mill - still grinding flour. Good cafe and interpretation centre.

P. W.

I love this place. Not just the mill, but the surrounding area. Good walking and fishing. Downside being the idiots on jet-skis and motorboats who appear on and off, ignoring speed limits, creating noise and damaging wake.

K. P.

Lovely walk along the board walk, then up to the church through to a grassy walk to the water with views across to Southampton docks.

J. M.

Fantastic place to visit with great views.

L. D. S.

Something different. It's very picturesque at high tide and everything is well laid out. The surrounding area is also very attractive, with many small boats moored nearby. Worth a visit.

S. H.

Didn't visit museums but launched kayaks and enjoyed a paddle, good fun but watch out for bigger boats

J. C.

A lovely historic place to visit.once you have looked around, you have Ealing quey where you can get a drink, and relax looking at the boats,or have a walk to goaties beach, just over the toll bridge, where there is a big green where you can let your kids and dogs have a play.

P. B.

Interesting place to visit, dating almost 1000years back and so close to Southampton. Good for visit on free afternoon. Coffee shop on side.

r. e.

it is a great place to go crabing as i have caught a lot of crabs and enjoy letting them go on the slip road. However, the tide times are a problem never the less ill still go crabing. Overall, it is a great place for the whole family

J. M.

Excellent club really enjoyed the people and atmosphere.

S. A.

Loved this place, still works and mills

P. H.

Lovely place and lovely little cafe opposite the gift shop. Busy by the Anchor pub but the walk around Eling and the marshes is very peaceful.

D. K.

Pleasant couple of hours spent walking - paths and boardwalk - around the reedbeds and wetlands. Very quiet, pretty environment.

M. P.

Very knowledgeable miller, definately a must see! Volunteers are welcoming too!

I. T.

A good place to visit easy to understand the workings of a tide mill nice cafe and free parking too.

S. D.

Just walked the board walk for the first time since work was completed at Eling. What a beautiful job has been done to the area. Congratulations. A very enjoyable walk.

G. P.

Great historical and cultural heritage tucked away in a hidden corner, reasonably priced, great walks in the area and finish up with a visit to the Mill Café.

T. B.

Super. Quiet and lovely. Excellent walks..reed beds and geese and duckz....bo bing boats...untill the tide turns. All very fascinating...

R. J.

Really enjoyed it. The grandkids really liked the hands on experience part.

G. L.

Good inexpensive café. Interesting informative displays. Flat accessible walk around mill pond. Well worth visit

C. W.

Well worth a visit,staff very informative,water mill in working order and had a full demonstration, all questions answered, café and Musium across the road,parking no problem.

L. H.

A gentle interesting place full of history and great views. Cant wait for the museum part to reopen after its refurbishment

J. S.

Well presented and explained tide mill with a fairly new museum and cafe.overlooking the harbour.

R. R.

come rain or shine its a stunning place to visit. walk around the footpaths nearby, see the wildlife, chat with the locals, very friendly & beautiful place to visit...

M. D.

Small, but interesting and enjoyable for both adults and a 13 and 10 year old.

C. T.

Quiet little quay, not much to do there but quite a good location for photography. Be aware of the toll bridge if driving.

I. R.

Only visited the cafe. Good range of light bites. Intend to visit again and try the home made scones! I wonder!

r. j.

Well worth the visit. Never seen anything like it before. Must go back as viewing was restricted.

D. E.

Unusual piece of industrial history, well restored and still in operation. You can even buy some of the flour they still produce.

P. W.

Really nice little museum! The people who work there are knowledgeable and friendly!

G. P.

Great working tide mill, with shop, discovery room and cafe. Well worth a visit to this hidden gem.

L. M.

Beautifully restored a wonderful experience... historic mill and lovely walks around the pond

K. S.

Lovely setting, interesting place and one of only two working tide mills in the country. Beware low ceilings!

D. R.

Off the beaten track, Very quaint boating harbour, takes you back in time, some nice pubs nearby

P. G.

Very historical and interesting. Excellent cafe and visitor center

d. w.

Nice place to visit tide mill museum or just a pleasant walk good local pub

S. L.

Visit and learn! A brilliant visual experience! Eat bread made from the flour ground in the mill.

G. x.

A pretty piece of nature and history amidst suburbia

G. H.

Only cupful of soup so for the amount it was expensive. Staff very friendly and nice scones.

D. M.

As its next door to the yacht club , visitors are interested in the water and the boats.

L. C.

Love this place. The sailing club is really friendly and welcoming and the local walks are lovely.

M. H.

Closed at the moment for major refurbishment, however the surrounding creek is always worth a walk around. I'll update review when I visit next.

A. F.

Really great place to visit with lots of history and a working mill

J.

Interesting, guide had good knowledge of the mill and location was beautiful, good boardwalk.

B. W.

lovely walks including boardwalk in the area, great scenery, pub closeby and on the water

S. A.

Great Local place, excellent historic buildings unique Tidal mill

B. F.

Amazing site, must see! Great family day out! :D

T. M.

Great place to walk around and some good pubs that are dog friendly

C. R.

A cafe, visitors information centre and a working mill, makes Eling Tide Mill a worthwhile place to visit.

C. T.

Quaint location, very friendly and warm, will happily go again if invited back as a guest

C. T.

Beautiful historical mill and a perfect guide well worth a visit

J. S.

Such a lovely place to have a wander

S. D.

Pretty place to pass through. Toll bridge, close to marina. Not busy.

S. H.

Museum is great now and you can enjoy a cup of tea there

L. C.

It's very nice, go grabbing in the summer and get food at the anchor

J. P.

Very interesting place to visit. Good cafe also.

S. A.

Glad to find the shop open and the flour makes excellent bread

a. j. s.

Always feel welcome, fantastic staff. Food is always 1st class :-)

M. B.

Good cafe, nice coffee. Totally recommend a visit.

L. P.

Lovely views until you see the containers taking in the view

S. R.

Museum a must see and coffee shop across the road is good value

C.

Great for children go fishing for crabs good pub next door.

A. A.

Good place to see the Southampton docks and have a picnic!

J. G.

Fabulous place great walks around the bank sides

A. &. S. R.

Great place for crabbing, beautiful at sunset.

S. B.

Very quiet and peaceful apart from after dark when the cottagers are lurking in the bushes.

G. B.

Interesting place of local historical interest. Worth a visit.

L. C.

Have a lovely board walk. And a friendly cafe .

N. T.

Love this place, the walk around the millpond is so relaxing

B. P.

Quiet. Well priced. Great location. Excellent staff. 🙂

M. N.

Well worth the visit, very interesting.

K. W.

I went for a lovely walk over the board walk, beautiful!

T. C.

Interesting tide mill that is still working. You can buy food made from the flour they mill.

J. S.

A lovely cafe ,with friendly staff, after a walk

M. R.

Such an old mill and still working set in beautiful surroundings

T. L.

Lovely views, good place to clear your head

B. L.

A step into the past how flour was milled using the power of the tide.

H. M.

Excellent place for a picnic and short walk

S. M.

Very welcoming. Lovely staff in cafe

J. G.

Very interesting place to visit and very helpful staff/volunteers

T. C.

Historic flour mill, educational trips available.

b. M.

Good educational display on flour milling worth visit

K. M.

Lovely setting on hot day kod love crabbing here

B. M. F.

Very pretty little out of the way village

m. h.

1 to cross all day. Nice picturesque place

K. Q.

Good place to see bird life and look at the yachts.

P. D.

Cracking place to stroll round and take time to shop for mementos.

T. B.

Fantastic place

J. J.

One of my favourite places to go

L. W.

Interesting experience!

S. L.

Well organized, good for children and excellent food

m. b.

Close for refurbishment on my visit, nice location.

S. C.

Nice spot for walk along the river

j. b.

Nice and peaceful good walk.

O. D.

Well what you see is what you get! A very old building with a lot of history.

D. T.

Lovely location for a walk by the river.

R. K.

Interesting place with great Cafe

P. H.

Unfortunately the cafe was closed as on Winter opening hours.

N. A. S. (.

Very good. Great history.

M. W.

A great experience

G. W.

Interesting local history. Worth a visit

T. A.

A great place to take the kids

J. R.

Lovely walks and a great pub

J. B.

Over priced but nice walks

S. W.

A fair bit to look at and alot of things to learn.

L. F.

Nice place to walk dogs

B. T.

Good touristy place to visit

K. a.

A working tide mill, good for tourist

T. P.

Educational. Guides helpful and knowledgeable

R. W.

Small place with boats . Over looking the docks

G. T.

Never been in but I use the toll bridge

M. B. (.

Historical tide mill mentioned in dooms day book

M. B.

Interesting 👍

P. C.

Friendly staff and extremely interesting

G. R.

Closed at present due to extensive refurb.

m. c.

Nice little museum

Z. M.

Amazing I would recommend to anyone

H. P.

Eling Tide Mill is a small gift shop.

J. I.

Very interesting, industrial heritage

H. B.

Beautifully restored tide mill

D. A.

A rare example of a tide mill, recently reopened.

S. P.

Lovely new boardwalk.

K. P.

Great for kids and crabbing

T. M.

Nice historical place

M. M.

Great place in a corner of Hampshire

L. B.

The only working tide mill in Europe

A. L.

Really interesting visit

S. S.

love living here.

J. M.

Very lovely place.

C. I. M.

Amazing and tranquil place

A. C.

Nice location 👌👍👏

J. M.

Interesting. Not crowded.

N. B.

Pretty place. Interesting mill.

D. Y.

Good but slightly expensive

G. F.

Pretty when the tide is up..

T. O.

Very nice

s. A.

Historic mill still mills

M. M.

Picturesque nd serene.

D. S.

Great place to visit

J. S.

Great place to visit

M. P.

Great food!

T. F.

Real visit to years gone by

p. w.

Lovely walk

I. R.

Currently closed for renovations.

D. B. L.

Great food

p. m.

Good

S. T.

Interesting little place

A. L.

Needed to go for a piss, 😋

L. G.

Eling tide mill

J. K.

Kool

A.

Beautiful spot.

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Very interesting

b. n.

Awesome

J. S.

Great

C. L.

Excellent

G.

Nice place

J.

Super

S. G.

Delightful and unassuming

T. H.

Nice place

P. C.

Worth a visit

G. D.

A mill and a tide

C. G.

Interesting

L. C.

(Translated) A small port in the form of a small village, with rivers passing by, and a lot of wild birds and poultry. Crab fishing here is very interesting in summer.. (Original) 小村莊型態的小港口，有河流經過，野生鳥禽不少，夏天在這兒釣螃蟹很有趣..

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