Burton Mill

Burton Mill dates from 1790 and milled flour until around 1900 after when it continued to operate as a sawmill and hydro power generator. Milling restarted for a few years in the 1980s. After recent restoration work all is once again working and producing wholemeal and white bread flour to support our local shops and businesses.
Flour milling will take place on both open days. You will also see the 1929 Gilkes turbine powering the millstones, a flour dresser and an 1880s roller mill alongside electricity generation. There are photos of the (now gone) waterwheels and more information on the history of the mill.

Burton Mill is open as part of Petworth Heritage Weekend organised by the Petworth Heritage Partnership. Other local heritage sites open (no admission charges) include Petworth House (NT), Petworth Cottage Museum and Coultershaw Beam Pump. Guided town walks and other events are being planned.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 15 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Burton Mill, Burton Park Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0JR

Contact on day:

Barry Flannaghan

Telephone number:

+447793938398

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Stairs to stone floor and toilets

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