What's On at Coldharbour Mill
Sept
Sat
12th Sep - 3rd Oct
Railway Exhibition
Saturday 12th Sept - Saturday 3rd Oct
Step back into the golden age of rail travel and discover the fascinating story of the railway that once played such an important role in the life of the Culm Valley. Through photographs, artefacts, memories, and displays, this special exhibition will bring the railway’s rich heritage to life.
One of the exhibition’s highlights is the long-awaited return of our Model Railway, reopening to the public for the first time in many years. This much-loved attraction has been lovingly restored by our dedicated volunteer and railway enthusiast, Mike, whose passion and hard work have brought the model back to its former glory. Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing the trains running once again!
There will also be a fascinating talk exploring the history and legacy of the Culm Valley Railway, along with many other exhibition features to be announced soon.
Wed
16
Poppy Securing Session
Wednesday 16th 2pm-4pm
Join us for a special Poppy Securing Session at the Mill as we come together to create a beautiful collaborative artwork for Remembrance Day.
Throughout the year, our wonderful community of knitters and crocheters have been busy creating poppies, and this November they will come together to form a striking display on the Mill chimney. The display will honour those who served, while also celebrating the creativity, kindness and community spirit of everyone involved.
Everyone is welcome to come along and help put the display together. Expert crafter Sarah will be on hand to offer guidance and support, and you can also knit or crochet during the session to make more poppies to continue the project.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and help us create a very special tribute for Remembrance Day.
Meeting point – The Grist Mill Cafe Bar.
Wed
23
Poppy Securing Session
Wednesday 23rd 2pm-4pm
Join us for a special Poppy Securing Session at the Mill as we come together to create a beautiful collaborative artwork for Remembrance Day.
Throughout the year, our wonderful community of knitters and crocheters have been busy creating poppies, and this November they will come together to form a striking display on the Mill chimney. The display will honour those who served, while also celebrating the creativity, kindness and community spirit of everyone involved.
Everyone is welcome to come along and help put the display together. Expert crafter Sarah will be on hand to offer guidance and support, and you can also knit or crochet during the session to make more poppies to continue the project.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and help us create a very special tribute for Remembrance Day.
Meeting point – The Grist Mill Cafe Bar.
Sat
26
Autumn Equinox Yoga
Saturday 26th September 10:00am
Join local yoga teachers Bre & Bex from Ascend, Willand for soothing, seasonal practices to help you slow down as the light shifts and autumn begins.
Bex will guide a grounding slow yoga flow — a blend of vinyasa and yin yoga — inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine. She’ll share a little about the energy of the season and invite you to find a sense of release, in both body and mind.
Towards the end of the class, Bre will offer relaxing head massages and afterwards she’ll guide you through a journaling practice to help you settle into the new season with intention.
We’ll finish with optional tea and cake in the Mill café (paid separately).
We’ll provide all the equipment, you’ll just need to bring a notebook + pen, plus any comfy and cosy clothes.
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners – please get in touch with us if you have any questions.
See image for booking details!
Oct
Wed
7
Poppy Securing Session
Wednesday 7th 2pm-4pm
Join us for a special Poppy Securing Session at the Mill as we come together to create a beautiful collaborative artwork for Remembrance Day.
Throughout the year, our wonderful community of knitters and crocheters have been busy creating poppies, and this November they will come together to form a striking display on the Mill chimney. The display will honour those who served, while also celebrating the creativity, kindness and community spirit of everyone involved.
Everyone is welcome to come along and help put the display together. Expert crafter Sarah will be on hand to offer guidance and support, and you can also knit or crochet during the session to make more poppies to continue the project.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and help us create a very special tribute for Remembrance Day.
Meeting point – The Grist Mill Cafe Bar.
Thurs
8
Autumn Yarn Wreath Workshop
Thursday 8th October: 11:00am - 15:00pm
Welcome the start of the autumn season and get creative with our lovely Yarn Wreath Workshop! Join our workshop leader, Sheila, as she guides you through the process of creating your very own beautiful autumn-inspired wreath. You’ll learn how to make charming yarn pumpkins and autumnal foliage, before bringing everything together to create a unique decoration for your home.
Perfect for beginners and all abilities – no previous experience is needed, just come along and get creative!
Meeting point: The Grist Mill Café Bar
Come along, enjoy a relaxed and friendly workshop, and embrace the colours and cosy feel of autumn!
Tues
13
Poppy Securing Session
Tuesday 13th 2pm-4pm
Join us for a special Poppy Securing Session at the Mill as we come together to create a beautiful collaborative artwork for Remembrance Day.
Throughout the year, our wonderful community of knitters and crocheters have been busy creating poppies, and this November they will come together to form a striking display on the Mill chimney. The display will honour those who served, while also celebrating the creativity, kindness and community spirit of everyone involved.
Everyone is welcome to come along and help put the display together. Expert crafter Sarah will be on hand to offer guidance and support, and you can also knit or crochet during the session to make more poppies to continue the project.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and help us create a very special tribute for Remembrance Day.
Meeting point – The Grist Mill Cafe Bar.
Weds
14
Poppy Securing Session
Wednesday 14th 2pm-4pm
Join us for a special Poppy Securing Session at the Mill as we come together to create a beautiful collaborative artwork for Remembrance Day.
Throughout the year, our wonderful community of knitters and crocheters have been busy creating poppies, and this November they will come together to form a striking display on the Mill chimney. The display will honour those who served, while also celebrating the creativity, kindness and community spirit of everyone involved.
Everyone is welcome to come along and help put the display together. Expert crafter Sarah will be on hand to offer guidance and support, and you can also knit or crochet during the session to make more poppies to continue the project.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and help us create a very special tribute for Remembrance Day.
Meeting point – The Grist Mill Cafe Bar.
Sat
17 - 31
Water Water Exhibition
17th - 31st October
WATER WATER is a collaborative exhibition bringing together eco-conscious artists, makers and organisations to explore our vital relationship with water.
Through material, poetry, craft, workshops and interactive experiences, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how water shapes our lives, landscapes and communities — and how creative practice can inspire greater care for this precious shared resource.
Presented at Coldharbour Mill, Devon, in October 2026, WATER WATER responds to the pressures facing our waterways, from pollution and extraction to environmental change, while celebrating the creativity, connection and hope that can help shape a new future for water.
WATER WATER brings together makers and creative practitioners whose work reflects a deep respect for material, place and the natural world:
Natalie Day · Greshna Dibble · Duncan Hopkins · Caroline Lumb · Adam Morrigan · Princetown Press · Caroline Preston · Ruth Helen Smith / Heart and Wild · Two Rivers Paper · Rosie and Red Art and Leather
The project creates space for these individual voices to come together, sharing their work with a wider audience through a unique heritage setting and collaborative exhibition.
WATER WATER – Coldharbour Mill Oct 2026 – Rosie Burns Artist
Available with any Mill entry ticket during Mill open times!
Sun
25
Steampunk Sunday
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!
Nov
Tues
3 - 28
Poppy Exhibition
Tuesday 3rd - Saturday 28th November
Join us throughout November to experience the breathtaking result of our community Poppy Project.
Hundreds of beautiful poppies have been lovingly knitted and crocheted by members of our local community using Coldharbour Mill yarn. This stunning display will see vibrant red, purple and white poppies cascading from our iconic Mill chimney in a powerful tribute to those who served and sacrificed.
This remarkable installation is a celebration of creativity, community spirit, and remembrance, offering a striking and moving sight for visitors of all ages.
The display will be available to view throughout November during Mill opening hours and is included with any Mill admission ticket.
Thurs
5
Giant Crochet Mitten Workshop
Thursday 5th November: 11:00am - 15:00pm
Join us for the return of our Giant Crochet Mitten Workshop!
Get cosy and crafty as our workshop leader, Sheila, guides you through the process of creating your very own giant crochet mitten. You’ll learn new techniques and discover how to work with fibres from the mill’s production.
This is a relaxed and enjoyable workshop, perfect for beginners and all abilities.
Meeting point: The Grist Mill Café Bar.
Come along, enjoy a creative afternoon, and turn mill-produced fibres into something wonderfully cosy!
Sat
14
Christmas Market
Saturday 14th November 11am-3pm
Join us for our Annual Christmas Market!
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a wonderful day of Christmas shopping, local makers, delicious treats, live entertainment heritage!
With a suggested £2 donation on entry, come and explore our fascinating heritage site while supporting talented local makers and small businesses. Discover a fantastic range of unique gifts and handmade treasures, including beautiful textiles, delicious food, handmade crafts, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and so much more!
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, a little treat for yourself, or simply a lovely festive day out, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, support local makers, support our heritage site, and soak up the Christmas spirit with us!
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Tues
24 - 28
Artist Exhibition
24th - 28th November
Join us for a new artist exhibition in the Fox Gallery.
More information coming soon.
Available with any Mill entry ticket during Mill open times!
Dec
Sat
5
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Saturday 5th December
Join us for our annual Christmas Wreath Making Workshop and get into the festive spirit!
Be guided by our friendly workshop leaders as you create your very own beautiful Christmas wreath. All materials are provided, including a selection of wonderful locally foraged natural materials to inspire your creativity.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or completely new to wreath making, come along, get creative, enjoy some festive fun, and make something special to adorn your front door this Christmas.
Meeting point: The Grist Mill Café Bar.
Tues
8th Dec - 1st Jan
Artist Exhibition
Tuesday 8th December - Friday 1st January
Join us for a new artist exhibition in the Fox Gallery.
More information coming soon.
Available with any Mill entry ticket during Mill open times!
Jan
Fri
1
New Year's Day
Friday 1st January: 10:30am - 16:00pm
Join us for our Traditional New Year’s Day Steam Up!
Kick off the New Year in style this January at our historic site!
Explore our heritage mill, experience our factory and steam complex in full action, and discover the living history behind this remarkable place.Bring family and friends for a day filled with fun, learning, and celebration.
Come and join us as we steam into the New Year together!
More information coming soon!
Feb
March
April
May
June
Sat
5 - 6
The Great British Fibre Festival
Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th June
More information coming soon!
