- This is a drawing of Sarehole Mill, believed to have been drawn by the young Tolkien brothers. It depicts the mill as it was when they were young.
- Worth visiting in its own right, and linked to two of Birmingham’s most famous residents too – that’s Sarehole Mill.
- Sarehole Mill was first built as a corn grinding mill but has only been used for rolling sheet metal, grinding blades and wire rolling.
- In the 1850s a steam engine was installed and a chimney built, which provides Sarehole Mill with its distinctive silhouette.
- Sarehole Mill is a treasured Birmingham landmark. Help our charity restore the waterwheel to full working order. Get the Mill milling again!
- SAREHOLE MILL in Birmingham is part of the Tolkien Trail, which retraces the childhood influences of the famous author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
- The Sarehole Mill is most famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien, who lived very close to the mill and used it for inspiration.
- Sarehole Mill (grid reference SP099818) is a Grade II listed water mill (in an area once called Sarehole) on the River Cole in Hall Green, Birmingham, England.
- Sadly the waterwheel at Sarehole Mill is currently out of action and we are unable to operate the machinery due to flood damage at the site last the year.