Watermill & Gardens

Talgarth Mill once formed the beating heart of the area, grinding corn for local farmers, until it fell into disrepair in the 1940s. That all changed in 2011 when, thanks to the Mill’s owner, National Lottery Funding and the local community, the Mill complex was restored to full working order.

Today, Talgarth Mill is a Grade II listed building and is the only working watermill in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The Mill forms a vibrant visitor attraction, café and bakery and is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting this beautiful area.

Talgarth Mill’s hard working team of volunteer millers, baggers, tour guides and gardeners are justly proud of what they have achieved and happily show visitors around the Mill to demonstrate how locally grown grains are milled into top class wholegrain flour.

The star of the attraction – the Mill’s waterwheel – is best viewed from our riverside garden. From here, visitors are able to watch the water’s journey down the ‘leat’ and over the wheel, where it cascades into the River Ennig, flowing past the Mill and through the town. Dippers, slowworms, crayfish, trout, eels and otters have all been spotted from the garden – a beautiful, tranquil spot. The sounds of the river combined with the gently turning water wheel creates an amazing sensory experience! 

Entry to the garden is free, with donations gratefully accepted to help keep both the Mill and our garden open. See the tours[PA1]  page for further information of Mill tours and charges.

Our History

Talgarth, known as the jewel of the Brecon Beacons, was a winner of lottery funding in May 2010, to restore the 18th century water mill in the centre of the town.

Once the hub of village life, it was the town's intention to bring the mill, last working in 1946, back to its former glory. A 15 month project began, delivering the picturesque watermill you see today.