Woodbridge Tide Mill Collection

There has been a Tide Mill in Woodbridge for over 850 years. It has seen wars, many kings and queens and governments coming and going, changes in the way we work, the things we enjoy, the food we eat and the climate we experience. It’s not surprising that, having witnessed so much change over the years, the Mill has picked up one or two items along the way.

Most of the Mill’s collection is on display, including tools, measuring equipment, logbooks, and artwork.
Part of the Tide Mill’s collection is now available to view and search online. To access the catalogue, click below

The catalogue may be accessed from any computer or device running a web browser, including PCs, Mac and mobiles.

Of course our central exhibit is the Mill itself – believed to be one of only two WORKING tide mills left in the UK and probably Europe. It still produces flour and the wheel turns regularly (see our Plan Your Visit page for times).

Donated Objects

Unfortunately, due to lack of space, we are unable to accept unsolicited donations. However, if you have any objects that you think would be of interest to the Mill, please contact the Curator at curator@woodbridgetidemill.org.uk

What you need to know

Adult (16yrs+) – £6.00
Concession – £5.00
Accompanied Child (5-15yrs) – £2.00
Family (up to 2 adults and 2 children) – £12.00
Visitors with access limitations – Free

Tickets can be PURCHASED ON ENTRY or IN ADVANCE.

The Mill is open every day from 11am – 5pm

There is a calendar of wheel turning times on the ‘Plan Your Visit’ page

It is recommended that you allow up to an hour to visit the Mill’s three floors and outside area

Woodbridge stands on the A12, the road that links London and Lowestoft and on the rail line that links Ipswich with Lowestoft. From either direction follow signs to Woodbridge and take any entrance into the town. The Tide Mill is by the river and accessible from several car parks. See the Plan Your Visit page for more details.

Woodbridge Tide Mill is a Grade I listed building dating back to 1793. As you can imagine this, together with the building being over three floors, does give us some challenges in being able to provide equitable access. Click the button to find out more.

Dogs in Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum

Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum is a food production facility, legally bound to follow food production regulations. It still grinds, packages and sells flour to individuals and through retailers.
The Mill is closed during flour production for resale and is cleaned before and after. Because of this…
well-behaved dogs are permitted, at the Duty Warden’s discretion, on the ground floor only.
Sadly we cannot allow dogs on the first and second floors.