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Watermills · South West England

Sturminster Mill

Also known as: Sturminster Newton Mill

In or near Hinton St Mary.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly★ 4.6 · 333 Google reviews

Sturminster Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Sluice Gates, Sturminster Newton Watermill - geograph.org.uk - 1019044

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sturminster Mill is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Address: DT10 2JQ. Also known as: Sturminster Newton Mill. Coordinates: 50.9208°, -2.3116°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sturminster Mill, also known as Sturminster Newton Mill, is a historic watermill located in Sturminster Newton, South-East England. It is situated within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset and Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. The mill's significance lies in its traditional water-powered milling operations, which reflect the region's industrial heritage.

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Coordinates
50.9208, -2.3116
District
Dorset
Parish
Sturminster Newton
Postcode
DT10 2JQ
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset
Phone
+44 1747 854355

Sources

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Sturminster Newton Castle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sturminster Mill?
Sturminster Mill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT10 2JQ), in the parish of Sturminster Newton.
What is Sturminster Mill?
Sturminster Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sturminster Mill?
The nearest town is Hinton St Mary. Drivers can use postcode DT10 2JQ.
Is Sturminster Mill a protected site?
Yes — Sturminster Mill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB) and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sturminster Mill free to visit?
Yes, Sturminster Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Sturminster Mill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT10 2JQ. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.