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Crabble Corn Mill
Lower Road
River
DOVER
Kent CT17 0UY
Telephone: 01304 823292
NOW OPEN ALL YEAR
Sunday to Thursday
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Opening days and times may be modified depending on other events and staff availability
Self-guided Tours
Adults - £4.50
Over 60 Concession/
Students/Children - £3.00
(under 5's - FREE)
Family (2 adult, 2 Children) - £11.00
Guided Tours
(by arrangement only)
Adults - £5.00
Over 60 Concession/
Students/Children - £3.50
(Under 5's - FREE)
Family (2 adult, 2 children) - £13.00
Group Rates (15+)
Adults - £4.50
Over 60 Concession/
Students/Children - £3.00
Last tours will commence
at 2:00 pm
Open all year around
for pre-booked groups
subject to availability
Restaurant Hygiene Rating
Last Inspection: 15th February 2024
Latest Events
| 23 May 2025; 03:00PM - 11:00PM Beer & Cider Festival |
| 24 May 2025; 11:00AM - 11:00PM Beer & Cider Festival |
| 25 May 2025; 12:00PM - 05:00PM Beer & Cider Festival |
| 30 May 2025; 07:00PM - 11:00PM Acoustic Music Night |
| 31 May 2025; 07:30PM - 11:00PM Quiz Night |
| 15 Jun 2025; 12:00AM - 04:00PM Father's Day Curry & Beer |
| 27 Jun 2025; 07:00PM - 11:00PM Acoustic Music Night |
| 28 Jun 2025; 07:30PM - 11:00PM Quiz Night |
| 29 Jun 2025; 10:00AM - 04:00PM River Garage Safari |
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Repairs to this mill are supported by the Mills Section of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
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Welcome to Crabble Corn Mill
Local photograher Peter Kesby took this atmospheric picture just before sunrise recently.
Owned, operated and maintained by Crabble Corn Mill Trust, the mill was rescued from demolition and opened to the public in 1990. It can now boast to be one of the most complete and working examples of a Georgian watermill in Europe.
All the staff at Crabble Corn Mill are volunteers and take no wages; they do this simply to keep the Mill going. Our only income is from visitors, special events and occasional donations. Crabble Corn Mill receives no financial aid from the state and all monies raised go to the upkeep of Mill and its estate.
The current structure was built in 1812 alongside an existing mill which was later demolished to allow for additional storage space - what is now the exhibition area on the ground floor and the tea rooms. However, records show that there has been a mill on this site since at least 1227 when Henry III granted a Charter of Confirmation to St. Radigund's Abbey, the ruins of which can still be seen today on the hill above the village.
What We Have To Offer
The Mill is a working museum and as such shows Georgian and Victorian engineering excellence at work using one of nature's most powerful forces - water.
In 1999 the Mill won the prestigious Presidents Award from the Association for Industrial Archaeology.
Six floors of exhibits and milling machinery describe the process of turning wheat into flour, and this wholemeal flour is available for sale at the Mill.
The café, which is also available for private functions, serves a variety of snacks and has a fully licensed bar serving a variety of beers, cider, wines and spirits. There is no admission charge to the café, although we hope you will take a tour of the Mill while you are here.
Beer Festival 2025
This year's Beer and Cider Festival is being held over the weekend of 23rd to 25th May 2025.
Friday 23rd - Open 3:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. - PRE-BOOKING ONLY.
Admission £10.00 - No children or dogs permitted (assistance dogs excepted).
Saturday 24th - Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Pay on the gate or pre-booking available.
Admission £5.00 - children and dogs welcome but must be kept under control at all times.
Sunday 25th - Open Midday to 7:00 p.m. or when the beer has gone.
Admission £FREE. This is a family day and children and dogs are welcome. Feel free to bring a picnic.
We charge an admission fee to cover the additional costs of actually running the festival and providing the entertainment.
Fathers Day
Sunday 15th June 2025 Fathers Day Curry and Beer
This fine dining experience especially for Fathers Day. Book now by clicking the ticket symbol below...
Three sittings, at 12 Noon, 1:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m
Classic Afternoon Teas
A Classic Afternoon Tea with options of a glass of Presecco and a guided tour of the mill for each person. Prices start from £18.95 per person from March 2025. This fine dining experience will run on a Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from midday to 3:00 pm, although there may be some exceptions due to pre-existing events (such as the Beer & Cider Festival) or staff availability.
Bookings can be made online at any time or by calling into the site office when the Mill is open (Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm). Bookings will be accepted up to midday two days before each event.
Click the image below and select the date you would like to book.
(You may need to scroll down the listing to find the right date)
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Crabble Corn Mill is participating in this initiative to promote the museums of Kent to a younger audiance. Wheels of Time is a partnership of around 88 museums and heritage sites in Kent, Essex and Surrey developed to promote education in history and heritage among young children. This purpose is achieved by running a scheme to encourage children, between the ages of 5 and 11, to visit museums and heritage sites in Kent. Normal admission charges to the mill will apply.