Eskdale Mill

Community Events

Our 2026 events listing so far include:

  • Willow Weaving with Helen Elvin from Elvin Crafts, Thurs 23rd April – make yourself a rustic plant stand (£50)     Pay here
  • Family Fun Day at the Mill – in celebration of our historic watermill and unique heritage of Eskdale. Sunday 24th May, 11am-3.30pm. Folk music, nature trail, creative activities and picnic in the meadow. No booking is required, just turn up! Accompanied children go free, £7 per adult – pay at mill reception.
  • Landscape watercolour painting with Steph Sykes from Check out my Plumage, Sunday 28th June (£50 +booking fee) Pay here
  • Scything training with Steve from Steve Tomlin Crafts, Thursday 17th September (£110 +booking fee) Pay here

All workshop charges include materials, refreshments and admission into the mill.

Tools and equipment are provided, when needed.

Beginners are welcome.

Due to the type of workshop activities, spaces are limited.

Booking is essential to secure your place.

For bookings, you can email Kate for card payments over the phone, pay directly at reception or make your online payment above.

We’re hoping to receive funding soon to support free family events in the summer, so watch this space ……..

You can also keep updated on our social media pages – Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram and X-Twitter.

We look forward to celebrating our unique watermill with you.

Get in touch if you’d like to get involved and support our events programme.

Toilet facilities are available at the mill.

There are no parking facilities at the mill or in Boot village. Parking for the village is available at Dalegarth Station, a 10 minutes scenic walk away.

All disabled users are encouraged to arrange parking in the village beforehand with Kate the Mill Manager