Keep the Mill Wheels Turning at Talgarth Mill

Aim

We need your support to raise urgent funds to Keep the Mill Wheels Turning at Talgarth Mill.

For over four centuries Talgarth Mill has stood beside the River Ennig. 

Today, it remains one of only five working watermills in Wales and the only working watermill in Bannau Brycheiniog.  We welcome visitors, support local businesses, provide educational experiences and keep traditional milling skills alive.

Now, we need your help.

Talgarth Mill is run solely by volunteers: directors, millers, baggers and gardeners, for the benefit of the community and visitors. 

Running an historic watermill is a constant financial challenge. The waterwheel, machinery, millrace and historic building all require regular maintenance and repairs. Without ongoing care, this unique part of our heritage, could be lost. 

Currently the waterwheel has stopped turning and needs urgent repairs.

Every donation, no matter how large or small, will make a real difference. Your support will help ensure that the wheel turns, the stones keep grinding, and the community and visitors alike, can continue to experience a living piece of Welsh history.

This isn't just about preserving an old building: it's about protecting a working mill that brings people together, celebrates traditional skills, supports the local economy and keeps an important chapter of Welsh heritage alive.

With your help, Talgarth Mill can continue to inspire visitors, educate future generations, and remain a place where history is not just remembered—but experienced.

Our Crowdfunder launches on Wednesday 30th September. 

Please donate today and help us keep Talgarth Mill wheels turning.

Our Promise: 

Every pound raised will be used to support the maintenance, conservation and operation of Talgarth Mill. 

Together, we can keep the wheels turning at Talgarth Mill.

What your donations will fund at Talgarth Mill

Stage One - Priority Works to Get the Mill Wheels Turning again 

• Repairing Pit Wheel Teeth 
• Replacing the Oak wheel spokes 
• New Sluice Gate 

     Total - £10,000

Stage Two - Essential Maintenance Work to Keep the Mill Fully Operational 

• Replace stairs to the first floor and stairs to the second floor 
• Repair roof lead flashing including mastic and labour to prevent leaks 
• Repaint roof over entrance doors to cafe 
• Repaint Mill main door and frame 
• Mill Interior windows sand, undercoat, topcoat
• Replace fence boards, tighten treads and riser on middle stairs landing 
• Repaint lift exterior
• Original bakery doors: replace one, repair 2nd door, paint both
• Contingency 

     Total - £10,000

Every donation, big or small, will make a difference to the future of the Mill.

*All donors become a Member of Talgarth Mill.

For donations over £500 or for specific listed items, names will be added to a special Benefactors ‘We Kept the Mill Turning’ page on the website (unless you choose to remain anonymous).

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 11th November 2026 at 6:00pm