House Mill (Three Mills)
A Grade I listed 18th-century tidal mill on the River Lea at Three Mills, built to use the tide to grind grain and still home to four large waterwheels, that can be toured on Sundays.
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Did you know
Built in 1776 and thought to be the largest tidal mill still standing in Britain, the House Mill marks its 250th anniversary in 2026.
Local tip
Tours run on Sundays at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm, take about an hour and cost £10 including a guidebook and a hot drink. Booking is recommended and the mill closes for winter, so check the website for late-season dates.
Finding it
- Address
- House Mill, Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU
- Nearest station
- Bromley-by-Bow (Tube), 396 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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