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
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