The House Mill
The House Mill, Three Mill Lane, London, Greater London, E3 3DU
The World's Largest Tidal Mill. 5-storey, timber-framed, brick-clad timber watermill with four waterwheels, originally built 1776 to mill grain for distillery trade. Operational until 1941. On
the historic 3 Mills Site. The House Mill was originally built in 1776 by Daniel Bisson, on the site of an earlier mill and between two houses occupied by the miller and his family, hence its name. The current
building dates from around 1802. The House Mill continued to operate until 1941 The Clock Mill opposite was rebuilt in 1817 and continued to work until 1952. The adjacent Custom House completes this unique cluster of buildings. Exterior views only of Clock Mill and Custom House No public access.
In 1989 work began on the House Mill and the fabric of the Mill has been fully restored. As part of the work to restore the site, the Miller’s House, which had been demolished in the late 1950s, was reconstructed in 1993/4. The façade was rebuilt to the 1763 design with reused 18th century bricks. Using many of the original materials recovered from the site. The ground floor of the Miller’s House has been reconstructed where possible, The rebuilt Miller’s House provides a visitor, information, and education centre.
A Café also operates on the site
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- Tours 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- Tours 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm
Location & directions
The House Mill, Three Mill Lane, London, Greater London, E3 3DU
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Book via website [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://housemill.org.uk/
- Booking opens:
- 01 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Unfortunately in this listed building Disabled access is limited to the Ground Floor.
Additional information
Underground: The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow, which is served by the Hammersmith & City and District lines and is a 5-minute walk away. DLR: The nearest DLR stations are Abbey Road, Bow Church, Devon's Road, Pudding Mill Lane and Stratford High Street, and all are a 10-minute walk away. Bus: Bus routes 108 and 488 stop outside Tesco, Three Mill Lane – a 3-minute walk away. Routes 25, 276 and 425 stop at Stratford High Street Bow Flyover – a 5-minute walk away
- Max no of people per tour:
- 18
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
