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Daytime

Brass Mill Afternoon

The Saltford Brass Mill has been working zinc and copper into brass since 1720. This plan gets you inside when the site is open and gives you time to explore the historic machinery without the midday rush.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Saltford Brass Mill

    Arrive at Saltford Brass Mill right at opening. The mill is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from May to October. Use the first hour to walk through the building and see the water-powered mills and annealing furnace that date back to 1720.

  2. 11:30

    Head out for lunch. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity of the mill. Check your route for nearby cafes or pubs in Saltford or the nearest town to grab a bite before heading back or moving on.

  3. 12:30

    Saltford Brass Mill

    Return to the Brass Mill for a final look or to sit quietly in the historic space. The late afternoon light filters through the old windows, highlighting the industrial heritage of the building.

Local tip

The mill is only open on specific Saturdays. Check the opening hours for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month between May and October before you go. If you miss the opening time, you will have to wait until the next scheduled day.

Check before you go

  • Saltford Brass Mill is open May-Oct on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10AM-4PM.
  • There are no food or drink options listed at the mill. Plan to bring your own lunch or check the route for nearby eateries.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bath (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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