Events and courses

Saturday 24th July 2010 – Monday 13th September 2010

Best-selling children's book author and illustrator Babette Cole is one of the exhibiting artists featured in Otterton Mill Gallery's summer exhibition "Telling Tales".  The exhibition showcases seven West Country artists who work with illustration or tell stories through their art.  The collection is designed to capture the imagination of ...

Saturday 11th September 2010

World-famous children's book author and illlustrator Babette Cole will visit the Mill to sign books and read from her new best-selling series Fetlocks Hall.  Babette is one of the exhibitors in the Mill gallery's current exhibition "Telling Tales", which showcases work by artists who work with illustration or tell stories ...

Tuesday 14th September 2010

[SOLD OUT]

Learn the enchanting process of felt making (including Nuno) with artist and lecturer Gill Burbidge.  You'll make a small scarf or bag, using the finest merino fibres in sumptuous colours and embellished with mulberry silk and cotton threads.  No previous experience is necessary. The workshop will be held in the Mill's upstairs restaurant.  ...

Tuesday 14th September 2010

Join the excitement as the cyclists race past the Mill on the tour's fourth and toughest stage.  The day's route starts in Minehead and finishes in Teignmouth, covering a distance of 171 km.  The cyclists  are estimated to pass the Mill between 1.15 to 2.15pm, having climbed the fearsome Peak ...

Saturday 18th September 2010 – Monday 8th November 2010

This illuminating exhibition features west country artists for whom light is central to their art, whether by the creation of lamps or lamp-shades or by the depiction of light through photography or paint. Inka Gabriel is a maker of stunning, art-deco ...

Saturday 18th September 2010

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Monday 20th September 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 23rd September 2010

From Portland, Oregon, this electrifying and charismatic performer is considered the Pacific NW's premiere singer/songwriter. Fresh from tours with Nanci Griffith and Todd Snider, Ashleigh makes a 1st Mill visit. Her wonderful songs marry styles from bluegrass to pop in sheer musical poetry, delivered with a " voice like an angel " ...

Saturday 25th September 2010 – Sunday 3rd October 2010

Sample a selection of fabulous local cheeses, plus olives from the award-winning Olives et Al all week in our Food Shop. Our featured speciality bread is Olive Bread.   ...

Thursday 30th September 2010

A welcome return for one of Canada's finest singer/songwriters. Winner of 4 Junos (Canada's Folk Awards), James has a devoted worldwide following for his masterful storytelling, faultless guitar, coffee-rich baritone voice, and passionate live performances. A wordsmith par-excellence, James writes intelligent songs that touch on universal emotions and leave his ...

Friday 1st October 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Sunday 3rd October 2010

Join us for our annual celebration of the harvest.  We'll have food and drink tastings throughout the day and special dishes in our restaurant using the very best in local, seasonal produce.  Our food shop will also be selling a range of speciality loaves.  Our Head Baker Roy will give a Lamas ...

Tuesday 5th October 2010

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Thursday 7th October 2010

This quintessential Australian singer/songwriter is rapidly gaining a loyal UK following for his mix of blues, alt. country, soul and folk, keenly observed lyrics, and masterful guitar and banjo. A warm, engaging performer, Rory conveys "shades of Satchmo, Springsteen, Tom Waits and Chris Smither" (The Scotsman) in his epically rugged ...

Saturday 9th October 2010

Test your wine knowledge in this light-hearted team quiz.  French quiz-master and wine expert Patrick Pigny of Great Western Wines leads proceedings, bringing passion, knowledge and a great sense of fun. Our chefs will serve "Devon Tapas" to compliment the wine selection. Teams of 4 or 6 are invited to book, ...

Monday 11th October 2010 – Sunday 17th October 2010

To celebrate Chocolate Week, we're holding tastings all week of Feeding Your Imagination (FYI) chocolates from Topsham, and Kernow chocolates from Cornwall.  On Sunday 17th October (between 11am to 3pm), celebrity chef Paul Da Costa-Greaves of FYI will be in our shop to share his passion and ...

Thursday 14th October 2010

Over 26 incredible years, Christine has mesmerized audiences with her exceptional voice and songs - a unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk. The voice of the BBC's ‘Life and Loves of a She Devil', she's worked with Peter Frampton, Richard Thompson and Louden Wainwright III, and ...

Saturday 16th October 2010

[SOLD OUT]

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Thursday 21st October 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 21st October 2010

One of America's leading acoustic performers, Toby is a fingerstyle guitar virtuoso. A true entertainer, he delivers his sensational blend of blues, rag and folk with passion, humour and soul. He's sung and played with blues greats from Richie Havens to Taj Mahal and Bo Diddley, and is described by ...

Saturday 23rd October 2010

Join us for our ever-popular annual fair, featuring a game meats BBQ, cookery demonstrations, artisan food stalls, bushcraft, wildlife information, apple bobbing and traditional apple pressing with Gordon Hill of Bowhayes Farm. Bring your apples for crushing into juice (plus containers). Delicious seasonal fare will be on offer in our ...

Saturday 30th October 2010

Join us, if you dare, for a pre-halloween candlelit dinner, and stories from the masters of terror and suspense!  Acclaimed local actor Alec Fellows-Bennett presents dramatic readings of tales by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe and M.R. James.  Discover the horror that can lurk in the most innocent looking places and ...

Monday 1st November 2010 – Sunday 7th November 2010

Throughout the week, our restaurant will serve lunchtime specials featuring delicious locally produced sausages, accompanied by award-winning devon ales from artisan producers.   Our food shop will also hold tastings all week.   ...

Thursday 4th November 2010

One of the UK's premier jazz blues singers, Mill favourite Helen is one-of-a-kind. Throughout a long career, she's collaborated with the industry's best- Joe Cocker, Albert Lee, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Andy Fairweather Low and others. Playing from her newly released album, as well as old favourites, the brilliant Ms ...

Monday 8th November 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 11th November 2010

A fifth visit from one of our most popular acts. Kirsty and Mat charm their audiences with their self-styled blend of folk, jazz, chanson and Americana. Kirsty's distinctive lyrical style and astonishing voice combined with multi-instrumentalist Mat's playing has made them 'One of the greatest groups in the current music ...

Saturday 13th November 2010 – Monday 10th January 2011

This exhibition showcases local artists who either portray or use the elements (earth, air, fire and water) to create their art. At time of press, exhibitors include Otterton-based painter Ali O'Brien , who captures the moods and tensions of local land and seascapes; and blacksmith Katie Lake who creates distinctive metal-work for ...

Tuesday 16th November 2010

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Tuesday 16th November 2010

Come and make a unique and beautiful stained glass mosaic topped trivet/pot stand with glass artist Amy McCarthy. Perfect for brightening up your dinner table or to give as an original Christmas gift! You will be provided with an edged, wooden base to top with small shards and squares of stained ...

Thursday 18th November 2010

An intimate performance from the big man with a voice as smooth as vintage port! A songwriting legend, Boo's hit songs stretch back over two decades and many genres. Former leader of the great 80's band The Bible, Boo's had his songs recorded by kd lang, Natalie Imbruglia and even ...

Thursday 25th November 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 25th November 2010

Over two decades, Reg has earned a reputation as "one of Britain's finest singer/songwriters" (Time Out). Whether playing solo, or with musical partners (including Phil Beer and Hank Wangford), Reg is a performer of pure class. His beautiful songs, witty observations, soulful tenor voice and gifted guitar and dulcimer playing ...

Friday 26th November 2010

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of great food and laughter.  The evening starts at 7:30pm with a mouthwatering spiced, ethnic buffet.  Comedy entertainment follows with one of the leading comedians in the South West, Steve Stevens, who performed at the Mill a couple of years ago.  Steve combines hilarious stand-up with musical interludes in ...

Thursday 2nd December 2010

Revered among professional musicians as a consummate finger picker and slide guitarist, Jim captivates his audiences with his intimate blues style. His resonant barrelhouse blues vocal and wry humour have endeared him as a performer throughout Europe and the USA. " The finest country blues player in the UK " (Ben Andrews). To ...

Saturday 4th December 2010

Come and sample our Christmas produce at our annual Christmas Fair!  Choose from our full range of seasonal speciality breads, Christmas and Dundee cakes, Christmas and Figgy puddings, and, of course, our famous Mill mince pies.  There'll also be tastings of Devon cheeses, local wines, liqueurs, beers and other festive delights.  Our selection ...

Wednesday 8th December 2010

From Texas, Grammy-nominated Kimmie has had her multi-platinum selling songs recorded by everyone from Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood, to Mark Knopfler. Her brand of lyrical Americana is utterly beautiful. "When I hear Kimmie sing it makes me know what the phrase ‘pulling on your heart strings' means." ...

Friday 10th December 2010

Our annual winter's feast features a menu of seasonal excellence, with produce supplied by our growers, gamekeepers, fishermen and foragers.  A glass of mulled cider will be served on arrival, and you'll then proceed to your table for a six-course dinner.  Our chef will introduce the meal. Drinks are served from ...

Saturday 18th December 2010

We round off the year with a festive celebration for all the family.  Come along and get into the Christmas spirit!  We'll be selling freshly baked mince pies, hot chestnuts and mulled wine to keep you warm as you sing your hearts out.  Otterton Church will lead us in the ...

Monday 20th December 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Friday 24th December 2010 – Sunday 26th December 2010

On Christmas Eve, our Food Shop and Bakery will open from 9am to 12pm only.  We'll then be closed for our seasonal break on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.  From Monday 27th December, we'll be open every day as normal throughout the rest of the Christmas and New Year holiday period.   Our ...

Monday 21st February 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography.  During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing.  You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 28th February 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 7th March 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 14th March 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 21st March 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 28th March 2011

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...