Waking up after Winter

We're not quite back in action yet at Stretton Watermill, as the site rests in the winter months, but there are signs that things are stirring.  Schools are starting to prepare their trips to visit us this year and we've been busy planning these in.  The school visits are one of the great privileges of being involved with Stretton Mill, as the experience of seeing gears grinding, chains clanking and flour falling makes a lasting impact on young minds.  We regularly get parents bringing their children because they came when they were children themselves, so hopefully we will continue to intrigue and inspire this year.

These pictures were sent to us from Overleigh Primary School after their visit to see the mill working and to experiment with our gears and wheels to tie in with their 'Forces and Motion' workshop.

And another great thing about school trips to the mill is that the visit and workshops are free!  You can find out more via the official mill website.