Mill Green Mill and Museum

09/04/2021

Roman Coins | Welwyn Roman Baths

Roman Coins | Welwyn Roman Baths

Take a look at some of the coins from our archaeology collection with our Curator, Emma!

06/04/2021

Easter at Mill Green & Welwyn Roman Baths - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

We've got plenty of online activities to keep you busy this week!

You can also pick up dough from Mill Green today and tomorrow to make your own spiced buns for a picnic or back garden treat!

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/easter-activities

Become an archaeologist, make a garden or hear a story with these online activities inspired by our collection at Mill Green Museum and Welwyn Roman Baths.

01/04/2021

Easter at Mill Green & Welwyn Roman Baths - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

It looks like the sun has gone away (for now!) but you can still keep busy inside with our online Easter activities 🐣👇

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/easter-activities

Become an archaeologist, make a garden or hear a story with these online activities inspired by our collection at Mill Green Museum and Welwyn Roman Baths.

30/03/2021

Looking for an Easter treat after a day in the sun? ☀️

You can still pop by Mill Green until 4pm today and tomorrow and pick up some dough to make your own hot cross buns!

Looking for an Easter treat after a day in the sun? ☀️

You can still pop by Mill Green until 4pm today and tomorrow and pick up some dough to make your own hot cross buns!

22/03/2021

We'll be sharing some online activities for the Easter holidays inspired by our collections at Mill Green and Welwyn Roman Baths

Keep and eye out for more information and for the new Welwyn Roman Baths website coming soon!

We'll be sharing some online activities for the Easter holidays inspired by our collections at Mill Green and Welwyn Roman Baths

Keep and eye out for more information and for the new Welwyn Roman Baths website coming soon!

16/03/2021

Check out this brilliant art work and find out how to get involved in the A Space To Be... online art sessions! 👇

12/03/2021

Our spaces may be closed during these extraordinary times but we're still busy working to improve our services.

So we’d like to ask you about your use of cultural, entertainment & community services in Welwyn Hatfield.

Follow the link below and be in with a chance to win £250 in John Lewis or M&S vouchers.
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90217227/ff6675bd76f2

Our spaces may be closed during these extraordinary times but we're still busy working to improve our services.

So we’d like to ask you about your use of cultural, entertainment & community services in Welwyn Hatfield.

Follow the link below and be in with a chance to win £250 in John Lewis or M&S vouchers.
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90217227/ff6675bd76f2

16/02/2021

Don't forget, you can still collect an activity pack this afternoon and tomorrow for #halfterm and be inspired by the birds outside your windows 🐦

Or, why not pick up a bag of Mill Green flour and make some delicious pancakes!

Find out more here: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

Don't forget, you can still collect an activity pack this afternoon and tomorrow for #halfterm and be inspired by the birds outside your windows 🐦

Or, why not pick up a bag of Mill Green flour and make some delicious pancakes!

Find out more here: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

14/02/2021

Our take home activity packs, on the theme 'A Feast of the Birds', are available from today!

Be inspired by the De Morgan tiles from our collection or make a bird house out of clay for our avian friends!

More info here or get in touch to find out more: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

Our take home activity packs, on the theme 'A Feast of the Birds', are available from today!

Be inspired by the De Morgan tiles from our collection or make a bird house out of clay for our avian friends!

More info here or get in touch to find out more: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

14/02/2021

Happy Valentine's Day from Mill Green, Saint Valentine remembers you! 💐

Happy Valentine's Day from Mill Green, Saint Valentine remembers you! 💐

13/02/2021

You might know the famous Valentine rhyme ‘Roses are red, violets are blue..’ but this Victorian Valentine card carries a more profound poem called Love’s Wish:

Blest he the tie that binds
Our hearts in holy love
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above

You might know the famous Valentine rhyme ‘Roses are red, violets are blue..’ but this Victorian Valentine card carries a more profound poem called Love’s Wish:

Blest he the tie that binds
Our hearts in holy love
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above

12/02/2021

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we wanted to share some of the most romantic objects in our collection!

This intricate, mechanical Valentine Card was produced by Raphael Tuck & Co one of the most famous card makers of the late Victorian period. They were a very popular choice for senders of Valentines and included a little poem and ‘Loving Greetings’ on the base.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we wanted to share some of the most romantic objects in our collection!

This intricate, mechanical Valentine Card was produced by Raphael Tuck & Co one of the most famous card makers of the late Victorian period. They were a very popular choice for senders of Valentines and included a little poem and ‘Loving Greetings’ on the base.

11/02/2021

We want to see you and your little ones get creative and be inspired by our collection this #halfterm!

Design a tile inspired by William De Morgan or make your own bird house out of clay with our take home activity packs from Mill Green 🐦

More info here: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

10/02/2021

Give your pancakes a healthy twist this Shrove Tuesday and pick up a bag of Wholemeal flour from Mill Green Museum. You'll also get a free recipe and info sheet all about the history of pancakes!

Find out more about our #HalfTerm offering here: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

06/02/2021

Looking for a way to stay busy this February half-term?

We're offering some take-home activities for the half-term on the theme of 'Feast of the Birds', available for pre-order and collection from Mill Green Museum.

Find out more here: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/february-half-term

26/01/2021

Take a look at our latest Object of the Month, chosen by our Front of House Rae, and find out what an iconic bridge and a coastal building have in common with this Izal Toilet Paper from our collection!

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/monthly-object-feature

24/01/2021

If you're looking to give something new a go this snowy Sunday, why not pop by Mill Green between 2pm & 5pm on your daily walk and pick up some flour and a recipe to try at home!

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas from Mill Green Museum!

Thanks to everyone for your support this year and we hope to see you back on site very soon!

22/12/2020

Do you need flour for some homemade festive treats? Take a look at our opening times for flour collection over the Christmas period! 👇🎄

Wednesday 23rd Dec: 10am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Dec: 2-5pm
Wednesday 30th Dec: 10am - 4pm
Sunday 3rd Jan: 2-5pm

17/12/2020

Take a Tour Around the Mill - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

Unfortunately, following the announcement that #Hertfordshire will be moving into Tier 3 from Saturday, we will not be able to offer Mill Tours until further notice. We are in the process of contacting those with bookings and updating our website.
In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of our wonderful mill on our website https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/visit/virtual-tour and we're still open for pre-booked flour sales on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons. Check our website for seasonal opening times.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Get an introduction to our site with Senior Miller Alex.

14/12/2020

For Day 8 of the #HertsIsolationChallenge, we're inviting you to become part of our living history project to support the county’s ‘Self Isolate Means Stay at Home’ campaign!

Head to the link below to find out how you can take part: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/support/covid-19

08/12/2020

We're excited to be leading the county’s ‘living history’ project, for day 8 of the #HertsIsolationChallenge, to give everyone an opportunity to contribute a recorded conversation to Hertfordshire’s historical record of Covid-19.

Find out how to take part: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/support/covid-19

02/12/2020

From Sunday 6th December, we will be revising our open hours for flour collection to Tues & Weds 10am - 4pm and Sunday 2pm - 5pm.

We will also be resuming our Mill Tours on Sunday afternoons for single household bubbles, up to five people.

Find out more: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/article/9460/Limited-Opening-and-Services

23/11/2020

Don't forget, you can still get Mill Green flour for all of your delicious festive creations! We have Organic Wholemeal, White and Rye flour available for pre-booked collection. 🧑‍🍳

Contact us here to find out more: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/contact

13/11/2020

Object of the Month - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

Our latest Object of the Month feature is now live, and this month our Curator, Emma, is taking a closer look at a series of Charles Paine posters!

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/monthly-object-feature

Take a look at our latest 'Object of the Month', chosen by a member of the museum team!

06/11/2020

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

The Welbike is today's story of Welwyn Hatfield's contribution to the British war effort during WW1 and WW2. Please join us from your home this Sunday for our virtual Remembrance Sunday Service 👉
https://crowd.in/OqV3RP Mill Green Mill and Museum
#welhatremembers #rememberingfromhome #lestweforget

04/11/2020

Virtual Exhibits - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

UPDATE: In light of the latest government announcement, we will be open for pre-booked flour sales only, with organic wholemeal, white and rye flour and yeast available Tues-Thurs, 10am - 4pm, taking card payments only.

We are suspending our takeaway cream teas and mill tours from today. Our museum galleries and Welwyn Roman Baths remain closed and we will not be hosting our usual events and activities.

Thanks to everyone for your patience and support, we will keep you updated as the situation evolves.

If you'd like to discover more about our site, you can take 'A Miller's Trail' online, or take a virtual tour around the Mill here 👇

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/virtual-exhibits

Browse our interactive exhibits below.

31/10/2020

We're so sad that we're not able to host our annual Halloween event again this year.

We hope everyone is having fun and getting in the spooky spirit this evening while keeping safe! 👻

30/10/2020

If you're looking for some pumpkin inspiration, take a look at these spook-tacular pumpkins carved by our Catering Supervisor, Eliza! 👻

You can find a template, along with the rest of our half-term activities, here 👇

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/october-half-term

26/10/2020

School's out! 📚

And whether you can make it to Mill Green or not this half-term, we have something to keep you and your little ones busy. 👇

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/october-half-term

20/10/2020

The 'A Space To Be...' project is going online!

Do you know any young people who may be interested in getting creative on these online workshops? If so, check out the info below 👇

A Space To Be... is going online. Our museums and artists have reimagined and adapted and will be running free online workshops during November and December. Each National Lottery Heritage Funded session is designed to help reduce stress and anxiety by giving 14 to 18-year olds the chance to be creative and socialise away from school or college. If you are, or you know, a young person who would like to join a workshop group, please email [email protected]
The OLLIE Foundation Mill Green Mill and Museum Watford Museum North Hertfordshire Museum South Mill Arts Stevenage Museum

15/10/2020

Looking for something fun to do this October #HalfTerm?

Why not head to Mill Green to explore our gardens, snap the QR codes and discover the history of the Mill Green Mill! 🕵️‍♂️

Find out more here, booking required: https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/events/digital-trail

Also, be sure to keep an eye our for more upcoming half-term and Halloween activities.

14/10/2020

If you're in the mood to make something delicious, we're now offering Organic Strong White and Organic Rye flour, alongside our classic Organic Wholemeal! 🧑‍🍳

Or, if you want a quick treat, why not book a Grab & Go Cream Tea from our Cottage Kitchen 👇

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/food-and-drink

13/10/2020

Mill Tours at Mill Green - Mill Green Museum & Working Mill

Don't forget, our Mill Tours are still running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Mill Green.

See the power of our eighteenth century mill up-close and find out how it works from our Miller!

https://www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/article/10754/Mill-Tours-at-Mill-Green

Take a tour around our eighteenth century mill and learn about this ancient craft from our miller.