Stainsby Mill is part of the Hardwick Estate and is maintained by the National Trust. The mill is located in Derbyshire and part of the wider Hardwick Estate. A mill stood on this site since the 13th century. The mill became run down in the mid-1800s, so it was partially rebuilt. It was opened to the public in the early 1990s. Visitors can see the mill and get a tour from one of the guides on how the mill works. The tour guides were vry friendly and knowledgeable, and they explained how the mill operated and a brief history. The water wheel was not working, but it was under repair at the time of visit and expected for the work to be completed by late summer.
There is not a lot of room to park for the mill, but there is parking outside and a short walk to the mill.
We were first taken to the back of the building and then looked at the water wheel.
And we were told about the grinding stones and how these stones had different grooves and made from different stone in France.
W were then shown the interior and explained how it works.
And the drying floor...
The tour was good and the guides knowledgable. This was my first visit to the mill.
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