Landmark
Sarehole Mill
A working watermill over 250 years old that a young J.R.R. Tolkien lived near and later drew on for the Shire. Inside are millstones and machinery; outside there is a woodland play area for children and grounds that are free to wander.
📍 Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands · B13 0BD
Visitor information
- Ages
- 3–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Cole Bank Road, Birmingham B13 0BD
- Opening times
- Fri-Sun 11:00-16:00, last entry 15:30; closed bank holidays; winter closure 2 Nov 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 (grounds free year-round).
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
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