Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Bourne Mill

Picturesque watermill with working waterwheel.

Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT

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View across the pond of Bourne Mill, Essex

Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only are welcome inside the mill.
Available for functions
Please contact for further information.
Bookshop
Small selection of second hand books.
Car park
Limited parking for blue badge holders only.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads allowed in grounds.
Electric vehicle charging point
Numerous podpoint charging points around Colchester. The nearest is at Magdalen Street, CO1 2JT.
Guided tour
Guided tours, available at no extra charge, are recommended for you to get the most out of your visit.
Toilet
Blue Badge parking on property. On-road parking available in close proximity. Grassy paths and slopes, some steps around grounds. Toilet on the first floor. Picnic tables outside the Mill.
Bourne Mill access statement
Accessible toilet
Accessible composting toilet in grounds.
Induction loop
Portable induction loops or in-ear devices available upon request.
Ramped access/slopes
A ramp is available to access the ground floor of the mill.
Seating available
Indoor seating, outdoor benches and picnic tables.
Steps/uneven terrain
Varied terrain including slopes, boardwalks and some steps. Occasionally soft or boggy ground. Very steep staircase inside mill.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
1 mile south of centre of Colchester, on Bourne Road, off Mersea Road (B1025)
Parking: There is space on site for blue badge parking only, if you are arriving by car please park in the nearby Napier Road North (7GA, Napier Rd, Colchester) car park.
Sat Nav: Using the property postcode CO2 8RT when coming from Mersea leaves you in Roosevelt Way. The property is not visible from here so walk back to Stalin road and head north down the footpath, over the brook and up onto Bourne Road. Alternatively, Stay on Mersea road towards the centre of Colchester and take a right at Bourne Road.
By train
Bourne Mill can be accessed from 3 railway stations: Colchester (1.84 miles away), Colchester Town (0.73 miles) or Hythe (0.88 miles). The 66 bus runs from Colchester Station to Old Heath.
By bus
175, S1 and S9 – Scarletts Road stop on Old Heath Road is close by 68, 86, 174, S8 – Cemetery Gates stop on Mersea Road is close by. 174/175 runs from Colchester to Fingringhoe, S1 runs from Highwoods to Wivenhoe, S9 runs from Colchester to Rowhedge, 68 runs from Highwoods to West Mersea, S8 runs from Colchester to Monkwick, 86 runs from Colchester to West Mersea
Cycling
Cycling - more information

Opening times for 2 April 2025
Asset	Opening time
Watermill	Closed
Grounds	Closed

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Events at Bourne Mill

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School visits to Bourne Mill

Plan your school visit to explore the wildlife, history and culture of this historic site with our lesson ideas and resources.

The entrance door to Bourne Mill, with a path leading to the door and floors in the border

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There is limited Blue Badge parking on site. On-road parking is available in close proximity. On site there are grassy paths and slopes, with some steps around the grounds. There is an accessible compost toilet in the grounds, there is also a toilet on the first floor of the Mill. There are picnic tables outside the Mill.

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Visiting Bourne Mill with your dog

Dogs on leads are welcome at Bourne Mill. This article explains where your dogs can and can't go, the facilities we provide for them and our Canine Code.