Very cute small site..small and personal..all staff hands on and friendly. Very good with my kids ....helped them with the quiz sheet. Parking next to it in the lane. Toilet available. See working mill get a tour and buy their flour. Farmers wife had left some cakes eggs etc for sale in the field at the back of the mill with a honesty box so we bought some yummy flapjack to have with our picnic which we had up the road at Hardwick Hall , which is also NT and hardwick old hall also next to it , owned by EH but free to NT members.

The working mill is so very worth a visit, the staff are welk informed - happyvand able to share their knowledge, such that it was educational!

Had a guided tour of mill, unfortunately the mill wheel is under repair and not currently working which means actual milling is not possible at the moment. Very informative and pleasant guide. Lovely historic building well worth a visit on way to Hardwick Hall

Nicely restored small mill. The tour we had with Mick was excellent – and he himself is an experienced miller, who mills flour at Stainsby when it's operational. Just don't set too much store by all the English phrases he claims come from milling: reputable websites usually say that the origins of phrases like “rule of thumb” are not 100% clear.

Such an amazing place with huge history. We have visited 3 or 4 times over the past 25 years or so. its always very pleasant to sit in the grounds and take a picnic.

Sitting at the main entrance to Hardwick Hall, it is worth a visit to the mill if you are passing. Plenty of parking down a lane and a short walk to the mill, I'd recommend taking a tour with one of the guides who will show you round and explain the history and the workings of the mill. Currently not working but hoping to fix the problem and be able to make flour again soon. No guide book but there is a bit in the Hardwick Hall guide book and you are free to look around. Free to National Trust members, small fee for non members. There are a few stairs to climb

Love this little flour mill. Open days available for tours are really interesting to walk around the old mill. Beautiful countryside and plenty of good walking activities.

Fantastic place to visor, steeped in 16th C history. The home of Bess of Hardwick . Worth reading up about her !

We visited the mill after a few hours at the Hall. Our family of 5 were given a very informative tour by Miller Mick who explained not only lots of the Mills history but also the ins and outs of how it operated. Its a shame that it needs repair at the moment as it would have been even better to see it in action but still well worth a visit nonetheless 😊

Nice walk pitty they have not kept ponds in good order use to be good fishing there now no longer aloud thats what happens when they haven't a clue how to run them but lovely walk and scenic views

Great little tour of the mill. Very knowledgeable volunteer who was interesting to listen to. Learned a lot in a short space of time. Steep steps up to the first floor. A bit of parking outside. Very enjoyable.

Lots to see and do. Great parkland to walk through, formal gardens are limited but nice enough but the house is well worth a visit. The story of Bess of Hardwick is brought to life throughout the house and what an amazing story it is. Nice cafe in the courtyard asking with the usual National Trust so 3 and second hand bookshop.

NT member so did not pay for tickets on day ... and need to book on line as venue small and guided tour access only ... these facts notwithstanding, BEST historic mill visit in 56 yrs of being dragged and, of late, being the dragged around such places Staff were polite and welcoming, and Trevor the guide was well informed, well spoken and keen to engage with 'dragged' sons (17 & 12) ... always good to have those who both know their stuff and can talk 'with' (and not 'at') their visitors 🙂... Building is well maintained and (as expected for an historic mill) has steep steps (ladder really) to first floor for part of tour ... At time of visit mill was not operational Visited 10:30 Monday so crowds not vast 🙂 but nonetheless experience was unhurried with plenty of time to ask and chat ... approx 30 minutes door in to door out ... Well worth the time (and ££ if non-member) ... kids all ages but little ones will need to be carried up ladder-stairs ... No catering or toilets on site but the Bess's big place is just down the lane ...

Well worth booking one of the limited tours of this historic mill. The volunteer guides give an interesting insight into this old relic. Combined with a visit to the nearby hall (a short car drive away) it makes for a lovely day.

A fabulous place to visit. Furnishing enabled you to imagine life as it was in the day . Staff very friendly.

We're NT members so called in here on the way home from Hardwick Hall. The parking is on the side of the street as it's so small. This is a really small place inside, no shop, no toilet. The entrance price is quite high to say what it is, good job we were members as if I had paid I'd have been very disappointed. I went expecting to learn how the flour used to be made and how it all worked but it seemed none of the 3 staff there seemed interested in showing us or talking to us about how things worked. It's that small there isn't really any excuse to stand by things and not explain the processes. We were here 15 mins tops and left non the wiser on how flour was produced.

Been here a few time now and always enjoy ourselves. Great guides, really put in the effort to make the visit special which is appreciated with children. They sometimes have there own flour for sale and recipes. I like the collection box at the end with the bell ringing for money put in (gold coins make it ring loudest ~ so the sign says). Super place would recommend a visit.

A wonderful National Trust property . Very interesting and lovely staff who know what they are talking about. Really enjoyed it and we’re looking forward to coming back when the bearing is fixed and we can see the mill working and grinding the grain.

Lots to explore around the estate, with miles of walks through woods, fields and lanes, differing scenery through the seasons. There are entrance fees or car park fees depending on where you go, although free for National Trust members. Get your boots on and go explore before you hit the cafe

A wonderful old mill with a great deal of history, we were guided around the mill by a very knowledgable and informative National Trust volunteer, who covered every aspect of the history and workings of the mill through the ages. Well worth a visit

2nd visit well worthwhile. A lovely enjoyable place.

Interesting to see a rim drive high breast shot wheel. Be good to see it working soon.

Great condition mill, very interesting setup. Volunteers were all great and knowledgeable. Sadly no milling at the moment and hasn't been since the first lockdown but hopefully that can pick up again soon.

Fascinating workplace. Exceptionally informative staff