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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · Yorkshire & the Humber

High Corn Mill

In or near Lothersdale.

Free admission

High Corn Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

High Corn Mill - geograph.org.uk - 6032018

David Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Skipton · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit High Corn Mill, you can take a train to Skipton station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the mill is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

High Corn Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1316983). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Heritage listing

High Corn Mill is a historic building in Skipton, a town in North Yorkshire, in England. The has been a water mill by Mill Bridge in Skipton since the Mediaeval period. The current building largely dates from the 18th century, with later alterations including replacement windows, and the filling in of openings on the top floor with brick. A turbine was installed in 1912. The mill also housed machinery to cut hay. The corn mill closed around 1946 and the building was used by an agricultural machinery company. George Leatt purchased it in the late 1960s and gradually restored the building, getting the waterwheel turning in 1970 and opening the core of the building as a living museum, while the remainder of the building houses a variety of businesses.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Craven Museum is a family-friendly museum showcasing around 60,000 objects that represent the history of the Craven region. Visitors can explore a diverse collection that includes prehistoric artifacts, rare books, and local art, making it suitable for all ages.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

High Corn Mill is a historic building in Skipton, a town in North Yorkshire, in England. The has been a water mill by Mill Bridge in Skipton since the Mediaeval period. The current building largely dates from the 18th century, with later alterations including replacement windows, and the filling in of openings on the top floor with brick. A turbine was installed in 1912. The mill also housed machinery to cut hay. The corn mill closed around 1946 and the building was used by an agricultural machinery company. George Leatt purchased it in the late 1960s and gradually restored the building, getting the waterwheel turning in 1970 and opening the core of the building as a living museum, while the remainder of the building houses a variety of businesses. The building has been grade II listed since 1978. The mill consists of two stone buildings straddling Eller Brook over a single span arch. It has three storeys and an L-shaped plan. The waterwheel has a 28 feet (8.5 m) diameter, and there is also a water turbine, installed in 2010.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.9639, -2.0174
Parish
Skipton
Postcode
BD23 1NL
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Skipton0.8 km
Opening
Wednesday – Monday | 9:30am – 4:30pm; Tuesday | Closed

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near High Corn Mill

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Tarn House Leisure Park and Country Inn

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cononley caravan park

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Lower Heights Farm

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Eshton Road Caravan Park

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Eshton Road Caravan Site

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Royal Shepherd Public House

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Devonshire

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Corn Mill?
High Corn Mill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 1NL), in the parish of Skipton.
What is High Corn Mill?
High Corn Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to High Corn Mill?
The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 1NL.
Is High Corn Mill a listed building?
High Corn Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is High Corn Mill a protected site?
Yes — High Corn Mill is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is High Corn Mill free to visit?
Yes, High Corn Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to High Corn Mill?
The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 1NL.