Note that map locations are approximate. Refer to details of each mill for opening days and times, and how to find the mill.

National Mills Weekend - Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May 2010
Mills open in Wales

Felin wynt Llynon - Llynon Windmill

Llanddeusant, Ynys Môn / Anglesey
Wales’ only operating corn grinding windmill, restored and regularly running in the care of the Local Authority and their Miller. See more information and two further links on the SPAB page for the mill here
Location - Grid reference SH 340 852
National Mills Weekend opening times - Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 17.00
Contact - 01407 730797
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Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Cymru - Amgueddfa Llechi Cymru | National Museum Wales - National Slate Museum

Llanberis
Home of the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain.
The museum is housed in the former workshops of the Dinorwig Slate Quarry, the site includes several houses restored reflecting life at various periods during the Quarry's history, and live demonstrations of slate working. See the museum's web pages for more information about this remarkable lottey-funded restoration - National Slate Museum
Location - Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY - within the Padarn Country Park
National Mills Weekend opening times - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Contact - 01286 870630
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Y Felin, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire

SA43 3DY. Near Cardigan
A working watermill probably late 18th century, restored by present owners in 1981. Producing wholemeal and speciality flours.
Location - Grid reference SN 165 459. Follow signs for St Dogmaels Abbey. About 1 mile west of Cardigan. Second turning on left on entering village from S.
National Mills Weekend opening times - Saturday and Sunday 14.00 - 17.00
Contact - Mike & Jane Hall - 01239 613999
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Carew Tide Mill

near Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
A corn mill built in early 1800s, powered by the tidal currents, to drive six pairs of mill stones. Open for visitors but not operating at present.
Carew mill has a page on the Carew Castle and Mill website.
Location - Grid reference SN 042 038 Turn off A4777 onto A4075 at Carew. The Mill is first left in Mill Lane.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Contact - 01646 651782.
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St Fagans: National History Museum

near Cardiff
Working water-powered corn mill and water-powered woollen mill, and a gorse mill, tannery, and sawmill as static exhibits.
See the Museum’s website.
Location - Grid reference ST 110 770. Vehicle access via southbound A4232 (from M4 J33), west of Cardiff- follow the brown signs; alternatively from St Fagans village, near the level crossing . About 25 minutes by bus 32 (hourly from mid-morning, calls at Museum car park) or 320 (4 services, Sat afternoon only), from central Cardiff - last return journey very soon after Museum closing time. For details and times phone Traveline Cymru 0871 200 22 33 (7am-10pm).
Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Contact - 02920 573500
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Felin Ganol, Llanrhystud

near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 5AL
A corn mill complex complete with machinery and working overshot waterwheel, kiln and mill house. Now producing and selling organic flours.
Location - Grid reference SN 542 698 Approaching Llanrhystud from Aberystwyth, turn 1st left after the speed limit sign before entering the village, the mill is 100 yards up school lane.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 16.00
Contact - Andy and Anne Parry - 01974 202272
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Melin Tregwynt, Castle Morris

near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
A successful mill, still producing unique woollen goods which are exported worldwide.
Location - Grid reference SM 894 348 . Off A487 Fishguard to St Davids road, about 5 miles from Fishguard.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 and Sunday 11.30 - 16.30
Contact - Eifion Griffiths - 01348 891225 Website
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Melin Pant-yr-Ynn, Bethania

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Meirioneth, Gwynedd
Built in 1846, it is the earliest surviving slate mill of Diffwys Quarry, which pioneered the great slate industry of Blaenau Ffestiniog. It became a woollen mill in 1881, and closed in 1964 when the machinery was scrapped. The 24 foot water wheel has been restored; the mill now houses an exhibition of relics and watercolour drawings by the resident artist Falcon Hildred.
Location - Grid Reference - SH 709 454. Turn off the A470 at Bethania Post Office, up a no through road towards slate tips; the Mill is a quarter mile on the right, beside a waterfall (look out for the water wheel).
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 18.00:
Contact - please phone 01766 830 540 (Falcon Hildred) to avoid disappointment.
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Dyfi Furnace, Furnace, Ceredigion

near Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, Powys.
A charcoal blast furnace built in 1755, which was powered by a spectacular waterwheel, currently awaiting repair.
Location - Grid reference - SN 685 951 . On the A487 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road at Furnace; car park opposite.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00
Contact - 01222 826185
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Pontdolgoch Sawmill, Pont-dôl-goch

near Caersws, Montgomeryshire, Powys SY17 5NJ
A large circular saw and wood working complex powered by an overshot waterwheel, virtually unchanged since the early 1900s.
Location - Grid reference - SO 010 937. Off the A470 Newtown to Machynlleth road at Pontdolgoch.
National Mills Weekend opening - Sunday only 11.00 - 16.00 Ring to confirm times
Contact - Tim Chilton - 01686 688144 chilton@fsmail.net
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Cenarth Mill, Cenarth

near Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire.
A flour mill from 17th century on a mill site of about 12th century, with a timber and iron undershot waterwheel driving, when water permits, two pairs of mill stones, one for barley and one for oats. Next to the Teifi falls, part of the National Coracle Centre.
Location - Grid reference - SN 270 415 . Near bridge in Cenarth as A484 crosses the River Teifi.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday - 10.30 - 17.30
Contact - 01239 710980 Website
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Felin Cochwillan, Tal-y-Bont

near Bangor, Caernarfonshire, Gwynedd LL57 3YB
Built originally as a fulling mill about 200 years ago and later converted to a corn and oat mill with four pairs of millstones, an oat meal fan, grain cleaner, dressing machine and drying kiln. Presently under restoration.
Location - Grid reference SH 601 698 Turn off A55 at Penrhyn Castle into Tal-y-Bont village. For more details see the mill’s website.
National Mills Weekend opening - Sunday 11.00 - 16.00
Contact - Cora and Howard Hutchinson 01248 362800
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Llywernog Silver-Lead mine, Ponterwyd

near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3AB
A traditional Welsh water powered metal mine which worked between 1745 and 1910. This mine produced ores of silver-lead and zinc, transported by sea to South Wales for smelting . Several examples of waterwheels and water-powered machinery are displayed. Underground visits to the mine workings, museum, rock and mineral shop, tea and coffee shop.
Location - Grid reference - SN 732 809 . On A44, about 11 miles east of Aberystwyth.
National Mills Weekend opening - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00.
Contact - 01970 890620 Website
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Trericket Mill, Erwood

near Builth Wells, Breconshire, Powys LD2 3TQ
Formerly a corn mill, but retains much of the machinery and a water turbine. Currently accommodation with special catering options, overlooking the River Wye.
Location - Grid reference - SO 112 414 . Set back from the A470 Brecon to Builth Wells road between the villages of Llyswen and Erwood with plenty of parking.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 12.00 - 16.00 - Ring for appointment.
Contact - Nicky and Alistair Legge 01982 560312 Website
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Y Felin Ddŵr, Parkmill

... and Craft Centre; Gower, Swansea, Glamorgan SA3 3EM
A corn mill and farm complex retaining waterwheel and machinery, currently operating as a heritage and craft centre.
Location - Grid reference - SS 534 893
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
Contact Sarah at 01792 371206 Website
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