- 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.
- 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 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.
- Sarehole Mill's blue plaque. History. Built in 1542 on the site of a previous mill. It was once known as Bedell's or Biddle's Mill after the name of an early owner.
- 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.
- 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.