What's On at Coldharbour Mill
until our next event
April
Mon
6
Easter Steam Up
Monday 6th April: 10:30am - 16:00pm
Join Us for Our Easter Steam Day!
Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled Easter Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill! Enjoy a fantastic day out as our historic site comes alive with steam, music and family-friendly activities.
The steam complex will be in action until 3pm, with the factory floor running so you can see the mill at work. Meet the Easter Bunny, take part in our inflatable Easter egg hunt to receive your prize, and don’t forget to claim your FREE pair of bunny ears on arrival!
Enjoy live music, explore vintage tractors and steam engines, treat yourself to Crosses Ice Cream, and get your face painted by our expert face painter. A perfect Easter day out for all ages — hop along and join the fun!
May
Mon
4
Early May Steam Up
Monday 4th May: 10:30am - 16:00pm
Join Us for Our Spring Steam Day!
Welcome the new season with us this spring at our historic site!
Explore our heritage wool mill, watch our factory and steam complex come to life, and enjoy a day filled with seasonal activities for all ages.
Take part in spring craft activities and discover the rich history behind our unique site as everything bursts back into life for the new season.
Stay tuned — more updates to come as we get closer to the event!
Sat & Sun
30 - 31
The Great British Fibre Festival
Saturday & Sunday 30th & 31st May
Join us for the return of The Great British Fibre Festival!
It’s going to be a weekend packed with yarn, fibre, workshops, talks, demos and more, all with a focus on celebrating the very best of British fibre and ethical making.
Pop the date in your diary now – it’s going to be brilliant!
June
Sat
20
Community Nature Fest
Saturday 20th June
We’re excited to announce our first-ever Community Nature Fest at the Mill, held in collaboration with the Uffculme Green Team!
Join us as we explore the wonders of our local ecosystem, from discovering butterflies up close to learning why protecting our natural spaces matters.
Throughout the day there will be plenty of free, family-friendly activities—including nature-themed crafts and hands-on discovery sessions—offering something for everyone. Come along, get inspired, and celebrate the incredible wildlife right on our doorstep.
Stay tuned – more updates to come as we get closer to the event!
July
Fri
3
Swift Watch
Friday 3rd July
Join us for our annual Swift Watch Evening! Everyone is warmly invited to our much loved annual swift watch event at Coldharbour Mill.
From 8pm, enjoy a fascinating talk and Q&A session with local swift enthusiast. Before that, relax and soak up the atmosphere.
The Grist Mill Cafe Bar will be open from 7pm, serving delicious food and drinks. Settle in for a beautiful Summer’s evening outdoors as you watch the aerial acrobatics of Coldharbour Mill’s thriving swift colony, joined by their lively companions – house martins and swallows.
No booking required – just bring your own chair and enjoy the evening! Parking is available and please note that the gates will close between 9:45 and 10pm.
This special event is brought to you in collaboration with the Uffculme Green Team Wildlife Group, the Uffculme Swift Group and Coldharbour Mill.
Aug
Mon
31
Summer Steam Up
Monday 31st August: 10:30am - 16:00pm
Join Us for Our Summer Steam Day!
Celebrate the height of summer with us at our historic site!
Explore our heritage wool mill, watch the factory and steam complex spring into action, and enjoy a fun-filled day of seasonal activities for all ages.
Get hands-on with magic wand making, enjoy the wizard themed activity bouncy castle, jazzy live music and uncover the fascinating stories behind our unique site as it comes alive in the sunshine.
Stay tuned — more updates coming soon as we get closer to the event!
Sept
Oct
Sun
25
Halloween Steam Up!
Sunday 25th October: 10:30am - 16:00pm
Join Us for Our Halloween Steam Day!
Get ready for a spooktacular Steampunk-themed Halloween Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill! Step into a world of gears, goggles and steam as our historic mill comes alive with a day of themed activities and autumn fun for all ages.
Enjoy a range of steampunk-inspired activities, grab a pumpkin and get creative decorating it with a spooky twist, and soak up the atmosphere with live music throughout the day. Explore the site as vintage steam tractors and engines arrive in force, filling the mill with sights, sounds and steam.
Our steam complex will be in operation until 3pm, and the factory will be running, offering a rare chance to see the mill working as it once did.
A perfect mix of history, creativity and Halloween magic — don’t miss it!
