Heron Corn Mill

Heron Corn Mill A grade II* listed 18th century working watermill situated on the River Bela in Beetham, Cumbria

Visitor Information 2014

Heron Corn Mill is located in Beetham, halfway between Lancaster and Kendal, next to the River Bela. The mill is important due to its national significance (being a grade II* listed, intact, and operational 18th century corn mill with rare features) but also because of the way it combines traditional and contemporary technology to operate sustainably. The mill - managed b

y a registered charity - is self-sufficient due to a 100kW hydropower turbine installed in 2010 which provides green energy for the buildings and any surplus is sold to local industry which brings in an income. The turbine was designed to work in sync with the old sluice gate and launder which serve the supply to the original 14ft water wheel which still powers the milling machinery today. Recent refurbishment has enabled major essential repairs and restoration of the unique mill to take place, including the ancient grinding machinery which dates back to 1740. This project is testimony to the growing trend of mill restoration, with the Government recently backing such initiatives in its push for green power and renewable energy generation. Visitors now have improved access and new interpretation - including a unique and colourful downloadable hydro game, a visitor app and a live feed from the hydro which shows the energy and equivalent income generated. They can explore the three-storey corn mill, see the water power connection of the old and the new, meet Stuart the miller, join guided tours with our enthusiastic volunteers, and watch the millstones turn to grind grains. Heron Corn Mill is truly a hidden gem, and helps contribute to a healthy and socially-active community. Heron Corn Mill offers a diverse program of events, details of which can be found on the page or over at the website www.heronmill.org

Check back regularly so that you don't miss out on any of our great events. Please contact us for further information on 015395 64271 or email [email protected] or for the mill information [email protected]

01/06/2026
It's Volunteers Week! Here's to the many wonderful volunteers who have helped out over the years at Heron Corn Mill. We ...
01/06/2026

It's Volunteers Week! Here's to the many wonderful volunteers who have helped out over the years at Heron Corn Mill. We could never do all that we do for our local community without your help. You all know who you are, and we truly hope we make you feel valued.
Here's some pics old and new.

Still some places left for Jonathan's poetry reading 2pm-3pm. Only £5. Let us know Info@heronmill.org
27/05/2026

Still some places left for Jonathan's poetry reading 2pm-3pm. Only £5. Let us know [email protected]

Thanks to funding from Victoria Wood Foundation we are pleased to bring a couple of interesting poets to the mill this year. The first of these, on Wednesday June 10th is Cumbrian poet, Jonathan Humble. Our Poetry Cafe will have a workshop with Jonathan in the morning (fully booked) but from 2pm to 3pm, we have a limited number of places left for a poetry reading from Jonathan. It's £5pp, but you must reserve a place in advance. [email protected]
Pay on the day cash/card.

Thanks to funding from Victoria Wood Foundation we are pleased to bring a couple of interesting poets to the mill this y...
20/05/2026

Thanks to funding from Victoria Wood Foundation we are pleased to bring a couple of interesting poets to the mill this year. The first of these, on Wednesday June 10th is Cumbrian poet, Jonathan Humble. Our Poetry Cafe will have a workshop with Jonathan in the morning (fully booked) but from 2pm to 3pm, we have a limited number of places left for a poetry reading from Jonathan. It's £5pp, but you must reserve a place in advance. [email protected]
Pay on the day cash/card.

Powsowdie is a popular reminiscence project at the mill. Today we are discussing superstitions- hey, mind that ladder! W...
20/05/2026

Powsowdie is a popular reminiscence project at the mill. Today we are discussing superstitions- hey, mind that ladder! With John Kenneth Hall and a team of excellent cooks!

Address

Mill Lane, Beetham
Milnthorpe
LA77PQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441539564271

Website

https://linktr.ee/heron.corn.mill

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