Stotfold Mill Barrel

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(154) · Museum in Hitchin, United Kingdom
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Water Mill, Museum, and Nature Reserve. A working watermill with a collection of historic rural objects, open to the public on most Sundays during the …

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Oct 5, 2024
First time to the steam fair, lovely day, only let done was the gyros stall very over priced food, which had very little chicken, made alot better at home. Full review by tjb31
Apr 28, 2024
Interesting wet afternoon exploring the mill and having a go at making our own flour. Amazing its free entry, felt duty bound to spend some money in the cafe, even that was difficult with a very reas… Full review by Michael w
Aug 10, 2023
Absolutely Great experience. Visited on an open day (Sunday) where many volunteers gathered and the water mill was operational. There were kind volunteers explaining at each step of the milling proce… Full review by anuruddhaHK

Questions & answers

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Are there toilets available all year round
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There are toilets available in the Mill on open days (most Sundays from March to October). No publicly available toilets at the Nature Reserve when the Mill is closed, but only a 3 …
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There are toilets available in the Mill on open days (most Sundays from March to October). No publicly available toilets at the Nature Reserve when the Mill is closed, but only a 3 minute walk to the centre of the town, where there are cafes and public toilets available.
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Is the walk around the nature reserve pushchair friendly? (As long as it’s dry of course)
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Just about - like you suggest 'as long as it's dry' it'll be okay.
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Answer by John S · Feb 24, 2018
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What is it like for pushing someone in a wheelchair.
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I agree with the previous answer. It would be a challenge. Whilst it is relatively flat as far as walking is concerned, pushing a wheelchair is a different matter. In some places there is an …
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I agree with the previous answer. It would be a challenge. Whilst it is relatively flat as far as walking is concerned, pushing a wheelchair is a different matter. In some places there is an actual path of sorts, but much of the walk is simply over a grassed area and it would need to be dry to even make an attempt. Sorry I can't be more positive, but I wouldn't want you to arrive there and face disappointment.
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Is the circular walk open when the mill is closed?
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You've already had an answer and I agree. When we visited, the car park at the beginning of the walk was closed, so we had to park on the roadside. The reason for the closure was …
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You've already had an answer and I agree. When we visited, the car park at the beginning of the walk was closed, so we had to park on the roadside. The reason for the closure was down to some trouble with behaviour and this may have been resolved by now, so worth checking if the car park has re-opened.
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Can dog come to
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Hi, well behaved dogs are welcome in the nature reserve but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs, except guide dogs are not allowed in the mill. Further details can be found here: …
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Hi, well behaved dogs are welcome in the nature reserve but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs, except guide dogs are not allowed in the mill. Further details can be found here: stotfoldmill. com/ plan-your-visit/ faqs/ Sorry, I've had to break the URL up as trip advisor would allow me to put it in any other way.
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Where do we park when visiting the Mill and Nature Reserve?
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The car park is situated within the Nature Reserve and includes designated bays for disabled badge holders and a cycle rack. Parking is free.
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