House Mill at Three Mills was built in 1776 making 2026 its 250th year.
Three Mills, at the London tidal end of the River Lea, once had four mills. Now it has two including House Mill.
This is the world’s largest surviving tide mill and was powered by trapped river water, driven upstream by the sea water at high tide, being released at low tide. One of the waterwheels is nineteen feet in diameter.
There are free guided tours of House Mill on Sundays at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm.
The Miller’s House café is open from 11am to 4pm.
Clock Mill opposite is now a film studios where television’s MasterChef is recorded.
The nearest Underground station is Bromley-by-Bow. Turn left out of the station and right through a tunnel. Go ahead into Leaside Lock residential development and bear left. At the far end bear right into Hancock Road to reach Tesco. Turn right into Three Mill Lane.
