Place to explore / Totton

Eling Tide Mill Experience

Discover how tidal water powers a historic mill, with interactive exhibits and riverside walks.

Where
24 Lexby Road, Totton, Hampshire SO40 9HD

About this outing

At Eling Creek, the historic tide mill, visitor centre, interactive Discovery Room, café and riverside walks make a varied family outing. Winter opening: café and Discovery Room Wednesday–Sunday 09:30–16:00; tide mill weekends 11:00–16:00. Milling depends on low water, so check the milling updates. Winter admission to the mill and Discovery Room is £7.80 for adults aged 16+, £4.80 for children, £6 concessions/seniors, with family tickets from £19. Café and walks have free entry. The owner reports the autumn road works complete and the mill reopening from 3 October; check updates before travel.

Planning your visit

  • The mill turns only at suitable low-water times; check the owner’s milling timetable.
  • A free car park is across the toll bridge by the cemetery and church; alternative parking is by the Eling public slipway.

Plan your visit

Visit the organiser’s page

Source checked 23 October 2026 at 21:53.

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