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Grants help Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum resist climate change

2026-07-11T18:13:12+01:00

Grants help Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum resist climate change Ever heard of Ekki wood? Woodbridge’s Tide Mill is unique. It is the only tide mill regularly tide milling and selling flour in the UK. It is a wooden building on an exposed waterfront and so it requires constant attention to mill and to open to the public. Although the Mill was extensively refurbished in 1971 and 2011 the vital Hurst Frame, which supports the principal machinery and is designed to protect the building from its vibrations, has been under threat. Rising tides mean its enormous oak [...]

Grants help Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum resist climate change2026-07-11T18:13:12+01:00

Local oak for Mill repairs

2026-07-11T15:51:48+01:00

Local oak for Mill repairs Getting good quality wood from the Deben shore In early 2025 it was clear that Woodbridge Tide Mill required good, local oak to replace some of its teeth and paddle components in the ancient machinery. Patrick Bowden-Smith was contacted by Chair Ian Jacob and suitable trees were identified, felled and cut to transportable sizes. We are very grateful to Mr Bowden-Smith and his sons Douglas and Angus for their generosity in undertaking the hard work required. Matt Lis, General Manager Woodbridge & Waldringfield Boatyards also helped out by transporting the oak [...]

Local oak for Mill repairs2026-07-11T15:51:48+01:00

Woodbridge Tide Mill Restored

2026-06-01T19:26:52+01:00

Restoration Complete Fundraising success produces a restored Tide Mill The Tide Mill restoration fundraiser launched in March this year reached its target of £60,000. Work started in October and was completed in November. The Grade 1 listed building now looks resplendent in its new coat of paint and the loos, fencing and Wheelhouse were also completed. The Mill remained fully open throughout. The Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust Trustees, staff and volunteers would like to thank all the donors that made this possible.

Woodbridge Tide Mill Restored2026-06-01T19:26:52+01:00

Doullens Mayor visits the Tide Mill

2025-11-14T13:44:13+00:00

Visit of the Mayor of Doullens to Woodbridge 24 - 26 Oct 2025 In January 2024 a Woodbridge Twinning Group was formed to restore the town's dormant twinning arrangements with France. An initial public call out from the Town Council brought 15 residents together, who started work on reviving old links and finding a new twin. Two "International Picnic" events expanded the wider group to some 50 plus interested local people. This initiated discussions with an Ipswich group which is twinned with Arras, and a local BT telecoms twinning arrangement with Amiens. This led Woodbridge to [...]

Doullens Mayor visits the Tide Mill2025-11-14T13:44:13+00:00

Restoration Starts

2025-10-21T15:43:10+01:00

Restoration starts After successful fundraiser The Tide Mill restoration fundraiser launched in March this year has reached its target of £60,000. Work has already started, with scaffolding up for safe access to the Grade 1 listed building. The distinctive shiplap exterior is being prepared before weatherproof paint is applied. The renovation is planned to take about 3 weeks during which time the Mill will be open 11am – 5pm daily. The Mill’s riverside boardwalk will be closed but otherwise the Mill will remain fully open. The Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust Trustees, staff and volunteers would like [...]

Restoration Starts2025-10-21T15:43:10+01:00

Suffolk New College Visit

2025-09-23T15:41:11+01:00

Suffolk New College - Rural SEN visit Youngsters enjoy a trip to the Mill We welcomed a Suffolk New College - Rural SEN group to the Mill who enjoyed a tour with Education Lead Bee Farrell, Senior Warden Stephen Molyneux and Trustee Mike Sutton. In bright autumn sunshine the group had a good look at the machinery and museum items on all three floors as well as seeing the millpond and waterwheel in operation. They enjoyed it so much we received a charming thank-you letter and this photo of the models that they had made using [...]

Suffolk New College Visit2025-09-23T15:41:11+01:00

Dressing the Millstones

2025-07-24T10:55:10+01:00

Dressing the Stones Clean stones mill better Rick Chapman, Dave Pearce, Kelvin Law and Brian Hunt, were back on Wednesday 23 July to Dress the stones at Woodbridge Tide Mill MuseumAfter the usual Health & Safety briefing and preparing the area with safety tape and warnings for the public, the team addressed the task at hand. First the regions on the millstone surface that needed attention had to be identified. Like pretty much all of this process, this was done in a traditional way. A straight plank was daubed with red paint along one edge and this [...]

Dressing the Millstones2025-07-24T10:55:10+01:00

Stone-Dressing Preparation

2025-07-23T20:28:40+01:00

Stone Dressing Preparation Turning a 1 ton millstone The Engineering Team met on Monday 21 July to remove and flip one of the Woodbridge Tide Mill millstones in advance of a professional cleaning the following Wednesday. After a Health & Safety briefing and preparing the area with safety tape and warnings for the public, the team removed the tuns from the Water-driven stones and the electric stones. In such a small space this was a delicate and lengthy process, as was storing them on the floor adjacent. Next the heavy-duty millstone crane had to be disassembled and removed [...]

Stone-Dressing Preparation2025-07-23T20:28:40+01:00

Exploring the past to understand the present

2025-07-03T16:24:44+01:00

Exploring the Past to Understand the Present The Enduring Value of Heritage Sites for Young Minds A Guest Blog by Joseph Parker, Content Strategist joseph.parker.consultant@gmail.com In an era increasingly dominated by screens and fast-paced experiences, there is something refreshingly grounding about a visit to a heritage site. Places like traditional working mills, historic houses, and local museums offer a sensory connection to the past that textbooks alone cannot replicate. These venues don’t just preserve the artefacts of yesteryear – they actively foster curiosity, reflection, and an understanding of how our communities have evolved. Among the most [...]

Exploring the past to understand the present2025-07-03T16:24:44+01:00

Blue plaque for Jean Gardner

2025-06-05T12:42:49+01:00

Blue plaque for Jean Gardner The Mill's saviour gets permanent recognition on the Mill On Thursday 29 May The Woodbridge and Melton Society and the Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust unveiled a Blue Plaque on Woodbridge Tide Mill honouring Mrs Jean Gardner. Mrs Gardner bought the near derelict Mill in 1968 for £7,300 and encouraged its restoration. In 1977 she gave it to the Town for the enjoyment of the people of Woodbridge. It is now the only working tide mill in the UK and still produces stoneground flour. The unveiling, attended by invited guests [...]

Blue plaque for Jean Gardner2025-06-05T12:42:49+01:00

Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music

2024-11-27T13:04:05+00:00

Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music A spectacular display of local art on Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum Many thanks again this year to Ben, Alice and the crew at #WoodbridgeFestivalofArtAndMusic for projecting a spectacular display of local art on to #woodbridgetidemillmuseum after the Fish Friendly Fireworks. It was great to see such large numbers in Whisstocks Place turning up to enjoy the art, music, food and drink that were available.This year’s Art Open Call received over 350 Artworks submitted by internationally recognised artists, Chelsea Arts Club, Print Club London, Woodbridge Art Club, Suffolk New College and all local [...]

Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music2024-11-27T13:04:05+00:00

Fish Friendly Fireworks 2024

2024-11-12T13:48:06+00:00

Fish Friendly Fireworks 2024 Another great fish friendly display Many thanks again this year to Ben, Alice and the crew at #WoodbridgeFestivalofArtAndMusic for projecting a spectacular display of local art on to #woodbridgetidemillmuseum after the Fish Friendly Fireworks. It was great to see such large numbers in Whisstocks Place turning up to enjoy the art, music, food and drink that were available. The old Mill thoroughly enjoyed the attention #choosewoodbridge #woodbridgehistoricriverside #woodbridgetidemill #TheBoathouseWoodbridge #thewoodyardpizza

Fish Friendly Fireworks 20242024-11-12T13:48:06+00:00

Vacancy: Treasurer

2024-10-17T16:58:17+01:00

Treasurer Vacancy The Tide Mill Trust is seeking a volunteer Treasurer Treasurer Sought Woodbridge Tide Mill Living Museum is an award-winning, Grade I listed visitor attraction on the Suffolk coast. Built in 1793 and now fully restored, it provides a wide range of learning opportunities for all ages, as well as milling and selling its own flour. This is an exciting time for the Mill with several projects in development and a chance for you to play an important role in its future. The Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust is a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) [...]

Vacancy: Treasurer2024-10-17T16:58:17+01:00

BBC Antiques Road Trip

2024-09-12T11:31:56+01:00

BBC Antiques Road Trip An extract from the BBC Antiques Road Trip episode aired on 11 Sept 2024 Ceramics expert Irita Marriott and jewellery specialist Ishy Khan are in Suffolk to explore one of the last remaining tide mills still making flour in a traditional way before they both chomp down on some local cake for sustenance.

BBC Antiques Road Trip2024-09-12T11:31:56+01:00

Record Woodbridge Historic Riverside Easter Egg Hunt

2024-04-03T09:53:19+01:00

Record Woodbridge Historic Riverside Easter Egg Hunt attracted over 100 families The Woodbridge Tide Mill Easter Egg Hunt on Sun 31 Mar attracted over 100 families, a record despite the overcast weather. At least 150 Fairtrade eggs were won by children hunting for Deben River egg pictures and the wonderful birds they belong to around the Woodbridge Historic Riverside. Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum, The Longshed and Woodbridge Museum cooperated once again to host the event, the third Easter Egg Hunt run by them as part of Woodbridge Historic Riverside – (which for years was known as [...]

Record Woodbridge Historic Riverside Easter Egg Hunt2024-04-03T09:53:19+01:00

AONB grant will help schools visit Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum

2024-01-11T09:59:41+00:00

AONB grant will help schools visit Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum Generous support will allow Mill to partially subsidise transport costs Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum has succeeded in gaining a grant from Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . Thanks to this generous support the Mill will be able to partially subsidise transport costs for schools from within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB which wish to make an educational visit. The historic Woodbridge Tide Mill is one of just two working Tide Mills left in the UK that still mills flour. There has been [...]

AONB grant will help schools visit Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum2024-01-11T09:59:41+00:00

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