Jordans Mill

THIS HISTORIC MILL, HOME TO THE JORDAN FAMILY FOR OVER 150 YEARS, WAS REVOLUTIONARY FOR ITS TIME AND COULD BE COMPARED WITH THE DAWN OF THE INTERNET AGE TODAY…

Milling was once a major industry in Bedfordshire with over 400 mills in the county alone. A fire at the mill in the late 1800s brought about the change from traditional stone milling to metal roller mills. This technological leap enabled the mill to increase production significantly and helped Jordans Mill to become one of the leading producers of flour in the region.

Today, the mill sits tall and proud and with this refurbishment Jordans Mill will stay an impressive part of the local landscape for future generations to enjoy. The mill building has been divided in two by a floor-to-ceiling glass screen; the working part of the mill on one side and a contemporary display area on the other side. The story of each floor and the role it plays within the mill is told in a lively and interactive way.

Tours of the Mill run at the following times daily:

Spring and Summer:

10.00 am – 11.30 am – 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm,

Autumn and Winter:

11.30 am and 1.30 pm

Tickets are on sale at the reception desk inside the Mill Store. As the tours fill up quickly, if you would like to visit at a specific time, it is advisable to call and reserve your place on a tour.

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Please note for visitors wishing to take the tour, a moderate level of fitness is required. Although there is a small lift available for use (max capacity 2 people), there are three flights of stairs and standing is required for the duration (approx 1hr). For this reason we are currently restricting groups to 12 people and can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time