Nether Alderley Mill
Cheshire & Greater ManchesterConcealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill. Nether Alderley is closed and will reopen May 2026.
Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4TW
Important notice
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Opening times for 22 February 2026
Asset Opening time Mill Closed 2026 open season prices
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.70 £7.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.90 £3.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £19.30 £17.50 One adult with two children £11.60 £10.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Car park
Please be aware that the car park is extremely small.
- Guided tour
Visits to Nether Alderley Mill are by guided tour only and these will be available on a timed basis when you arrive for your visit. Tickets are not pre-bookable.
- Toilet
Please note that unfortunately there are no toilets at this property
Designated disabled parking space. Access to the upper floor of Nether Alderley Mill is limited. There's a virtual tour including a photograph album on the ground floor.
- Designated parking
Designated disabled parking space
- Narrow corridors
There are some narrow passage ways and tunnels
- Photograph album
- Steps/uneven terrain
Access to the upper floor of Nether Alderley Mill is limited. There is a virtual tour including a photograph album on the ground floor
- Virtual tour
Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4TW
Planning your visit
Group visits to Nether Alderley Mill
Find out more about our special offers for group visits to Nether Alderley Mill, Cheshire and everything else you need to know about booking and arriving on the day.
Highlights
Corn mill
Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill.
Things to see and do
Take a tour of Nether Alderley Mill
Visit to discover the story of this medieval corn mill and the flour-making process of from waterwheel to wholemeal.
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Upcoming events
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About Nether Alderley Mill
This charming rustic mill is one of only four virtually complete corn mills in Cheshire. Take a guided tour of Nether Alderley Mill, and learn all about the process of milling and hear fascinating stories about the lives of the millers.
History
History of Nether Alderley Mill
Find out about the flour-making process, the story of Nether Alderley Mill and its millers who provided the village with bread for generations from the 14th century onwards.
Support us
Volunteering at Nether Alderley Mill
Find out everything you need to know about donating your time and experience at Nether Alderley Mill, and in particular the two main roles we’re seeking new volunteers for.
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