Carew Tidal Mill offers free entry for National Mills Weekend

The special offer gives visitors the chance to step inside the iconic building free of charge and discover more about Wales’ only intact tidal mill. For anyone who has enjoyed a walk around the Millpond but never been inside, it is the perfect opportunity to explore this unique piece of industrial heritage.

National Mills Weekend is the UK’s annual festival of milling heritage, coordinated by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Every May, hundreds of windmills and watermills across the country, many of which are usually closed to the public, open their doors to help raise awareness of the importance of conserving these historic landmarks.

Grade II* listed Carew Tidal Mill is one of only five restored tidal mills in the UK and stands as a rare, nationally significant survivor of early renewable industrial technology. Although milling ceased at the site in 1937, the original machinery remains intact, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Visitors to the Mill can explore its history through interactive displays, exhibitions and audio commentary, discovering how water power was harnessed for centuries as a source of sustainable energy.

Daisy Hughes, Manager of Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, said: “Carew Tidal Mill is a remarkable example of Wales’ industrial heritage and an important reminder of how natural resources were once used to power local communities. National Mills Weekend is a wonderful opportunity to welcome visitors inside and share the story of this unique building.”

Free entry to Carew Tidal Mill will be available from 3pm to 4.30pm on both days. Last admission is at 4.30pm and the Mill closes at 5pm. Free admission applies to the Mill only and does not include entry to Carew Castle.

Please note that access to the Tidal Mill is via steps.

For visitor information and opening times, visit www.carewcastle.com.

Further information about events taking place across the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can be found at www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/events.