Nether Alderley Mill

Creative Tourist Posted 18 July 2019

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill.

This charming rustic mill is one of only four virtually complete corn mills in Cheshire. Take a guided tour of Nether Alderley Mill, and learn all about the process of milling and hear fascinating stories about the lives of the millers.

Eateries, shops and toilet facilities can be found at nearby National Trust site Quarry Bank, located approximately 7 miles away. Alternatively, Nether Alderley Mill is also approximately 1.4 miles from the high street of Alderley Edge which has a range of cafes, restaurants and shops.

Admission charges apply. National Trust members go free.

Congleton Road, Nether Alderley,Macclesfield,SK10 4TW View map

Email: netheralderleymill@nationaltrust.org.uk Telephone: 01625527468 Visit Now

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