Alton Watermill

at The Food Museum, Stowmarket

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10-5 pm throughout the main season, and additionally on Mondays during school holiday periods. This includes visitor access to both Alton Watermill (inside and outside) and Eastbridge Windpump (outside only).

There are regular guided tours of both buildings:

Alton Watermill is 2 pm on Fridays – this includes a demonstration of the waterwheel in action (subject to availability)
Eastbridge Windpump is 2 pm on Saturdays and Mondays during school holidays – this includes access to the inside of the building (subject to availability)

Tours for pre-booked groups are available at other times if required.

Address
The Food Museum
Stowmarket,
Suffolk,
IP14 1DL

Location
TM 045 581
OS Sheet 155
Entrance to the Museum is in the centre of Stowmarket, opposite ASDA, signposted from A14

Call
01449 612229

Website
foodmuseum.org.uk