Burton Mill

Burton Mill dates from 1790 and milled flour until around 1900 after when it continued to operate as a sawmill and hydro power generator. Milling restarted for a few years in the 1980s. After recent restoration work all is once again working and producing wholemeal and white bread flour to support our local shops and businesses.

Flour milling will take place on both open days. You will also see the 1929 Gilkes turbine powering the millstones, a flour dresser and an 1880s roller mill alongside electricity generation. There are photos of the (now gone) waterwheels and more information on the history of the mill.

Burton Mill is open as part of Petworth Heritage Weekend organised by the Petworth Heritage Partnership. Other local heritage sites open include Petworth House (NT), Petworth Cottage Museum and Coultershaw Beam Pump.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Burton Mill, Burton Park Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0JR

Contact on day:

Barry Flannaghan

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Stairs to stone floor and toilets

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