Saltford Brass Mill
Saltford Brass Mill, The Shallows, Saltford, Somerset, BS31 3EX
In the Mill, there are full-scale replicas of a water-powered brass hammer and rolling mill, and interactive computer-controlled dioramas of a hammer and a rolling mill. Our 18ft cast iron waterwheel powers a 1928 Ediswan dynamo generating carbon-zero energy. In the garden, there are five working scale models of different types of waterwheels. Guides are available as well as free to use Audio Guides, as well as QR codes to the audio descriptions using your own smartphones. For our younger visitors, we have Brass rubbing, a nature search checklist, and access to our Otter visitor videos.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Saltford Brass Mill, The Shallows, Saltford, Somerset, BS31 3EX
- Directions:
- There is a small public car park in the Shallows, about 200 metres from the Mill which has a small parking charge. In addition there are six spaces on the road next to the public Toilet block which are free for three hours. The site is also relatively close to the Bristol-Bath Cycle track, take the steps down to Saltford at the Bird Pub (Bird-in-Hand). The x39 bus that runs between Bristol and Bath runs along the main road, alight at The Shallows stop.
- Contact on day:
- Stavros Christofides
- Telephone number:
- +447899997088
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Brass Mill is a Monument and not a Musuem and its current structure dates back to 1721. There are some uneven floors, a few high steps and some low beams. There is no heating or fresh water so there are no toilets or refreshments. Public toilets are some 200 metres away by the Shallows car park. There are two public houses nearby with large car parks, one with a large play area, plenty of outside tables and usual pub food and drink. One also has some superb riverside views. Immediately next to the Mill there is a Residents Parking Area where we believe cars with Blue Badges can park.
Additional information
The Brass Mill is cared for and prepared to accepth visitors by a dedicated group of volunteers. The Local Council has the responsibility for any structural repairs or maintenance needed. In the last two years the Mill was flooded to waist level no less than four times and a lot of work has gone on to clean up after these events and to get the Mill ready for visitors. We are always looking for more members to continue this work and make the site and all its history available for everyone.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
