Heron Corn Mill - Beetham, Cumbria

Heron Corn Mill on the banks of the river Bela in Beetham; South Cumbria, is one of the few working mills in the area, and has been a base for local industry powered by renewable energy for over 900 years. A fascinating visitor attraction, the fourteen-foot high waterwheel powers all the industrial heritage mill machinery whilst the newly installed 100kW hydropower Kaplan turbine generates electricity and takes the site's use of water-powered renewable energy into the 21st Century. We also run a diverse events programme in the barn which is also available for hire. Our staff are on hand to explain and demonstrate the mill's features, and provide you with a real insight into Heron Corn Mill's industrial past and creative future.


	Heron Corn Mill is a Grade II* listed building, comprising of the attached mill race (launder), attached grain kiln/dryer and internal machinery. It includes a rare survival of a Lowder frame that is associated with the machinery. The mill's associated structures, are of national significance, as a relatively intact, operational, 18th century corn mill that continues the use of the site as a water mill, a use that has been ongoing for over 900 years. The mill retains rare engineering features, such as the lowder frame, that is integral with the building, and milling has been documented on, or near the site, since at least the 13th century and it is likely that the mill has been constructed on the site of much earlier mills.

	The Barn at Heron Corn Mill is a multiuse facility available for private, public, corporate and commercial events with different hire rates tailored to suit different users and groups. The Barn offers banquet-style seating for up to 55 or talk/conference arrangements for up to 60 people, it provides a flexible space for a variety of users and purposes. For private function/parties and public events we can also offer a licensed bar facility featuring a selection of local beers and ales along with wines , spirits and soft drinks. Also on offer is an ongoing programme of workshops, activities and events organised by Heron Corn Mill staff. Please check the events page for more details.

	During 2009/2010 Heron Corn Mill installed a 100kW Kaplan propellertype hydropower turbine. This innovative and exciting addition will provide green energy for the entire complex, creating sustainability for the Trust and bringing new avenues of educational and artistic potential. In effect, we are diverting the course of the River Bela from the watermill's historic commercial industry to a contemporary creative industry.

click to zoom	Open Wednesday to Sunday (and Bank Holidays) 11am - 4pm Car parking and toilets available Find us on Google Maps. Heron Corn Mill Mill Lane Beetham Nr. Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7PQ Tel: 015395 64271

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HERON CORN MILL (BEETHAM) LTD WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT
Heron Corn Mill in Beetham, near Milnthorpe, Cumbria has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Waterpower Connection Point project, it was announced today.

Mill now open for 2012
The heron corn mill has re-opened for 2012 wednesdays to fridays 11am till 4pm. And most weekends for self guided tours. Please call if you would like to arrange a guided tour of the mill.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT ...

'a river runs through it' is a 12 month arts project based at Heron Corn Mill.

EDUCATION PACK AVAILABLE

Heron Corn Mill now has a new teachers resource pack. Suitable for Key Stage 1-2 it contains three new exciting modules for schools and groups. Just � 3.00 including P&P.

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THE TURBINE ARRIVES
Video of the hydro turbine arriving.

HYDRO TURBINE INSTALLATION VIDEO
A short video of the hydro turbine installation so far.

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