Killerton's History: Clyston Mill
To coincide with National Mills Weekend visit this historic watermill in Broadclyst village on the Killerton estate.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer’s grain.
Steeped in history, explore the mill and see how the leat would power the watermill.
Parking is available in Victory Hall car park in the centre of Broadclyst Village. Please follow the signs from the car park, towards the church and through the church yard to the mill.
The mill is open to all visitors every day from 9-19 May. Entry is free for all visitors during this time.
There are no facilities on site. The nearest toilets are located in Victory Hall car park in Broadclyst Village.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome and must be supervised at all times.
- Meeting point
The mill is located in Broadclyst village, a short drive from Killerton.
- What to bring and wear
The mill is an agricultural building and does not have heating. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
The mill is a historic building. The ground floor has level access from outside. There are two floors to the mill that are accessed by very step steps with open treads.
- Other
Assistance dogs only (although we do not recommend for assistance dogs to access the first and second floor due to the open tred stairs)
Upcoming events
Unflappable. Fashioning the 1920s
Killerton's exhibition for 2025 - Unflappable, fashioning the 1920s, will explore aspects of thoroughly modern dress 100 years ago.
Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display
Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.
Exeter University Archaeological Dig
The University of Exeter archaeology department, supported by the Killerton HART volunteers, are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and discover what they have found.