Free entry, cute garden sitting area in the back (if you visit the cafe, go there!), and take the stairs to see the water flowing underneath. Cute selection of used books in the gift shop. Heard about this from TikTok when looking for things to do. Worth adding to your day trip list.

Nice and interesting. Chill and relaxed site seeing. Interesting History. There is a cafe so you could plan lunch around the visit. Sitting by the river would be nice. Shows the working of the mill in theory. Free entry.

This is a free entry establishment but they do request a donation. After what I paid for the coffee, however, at the cafe I decided they had included a donation in the price. There are resident bats and video evidence of the visiting otters which is amazing to see. It's a pity the machinery doesn't work because that might have been nice to see but still worth a visit!

Winchester City Mill, managed by the National Trust, is a beautifully restored working watermill with a fascinating history dating back over a thousand years. Visitors can watch the mill in action, learn about traditional flour milling, and enjoy interactive exhibits. The peaceful riverside setting and friendly volunteers make it a great spot for history lovers and families. Don’t miss the chance to spot wildlife in the crystal-clear waters of the River Itchen!

Very polite and informative staff. Lovely to see a working mill with the chance to actually see the inner workings. But, the real surprise was the garden which is like a little oasis in the middle of the river. Entry was free but a donation is suggested. We didn't use the coffee shop as we had pizza next door