New Abbey Corn Mill

The mill is not currently operational. We've reduced admission prices while we work to get it running again.

How we look after the places in our care

New Abbey is approximately 7.5 miles south of Dumfries.

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By train

There are regular direct trains to Dumfries from both Glasgow and Carlisle.

By bus

Buses run from Dumfries runs every other hour and take around 20 minutes. Service is very limited on Sundays. The mill is a short walk from the bus stop on Main Street.

By bike

It’s a one-hour cycle (9.5 miles) from Dumfries, mainly on minor roads or following the quiet A710 (8 miles). There are bike racks available, which can accommodate up to four bicycles. 

Search for National Cycle Network routes with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

By car

There is extremely limited parking on site. There is public parking available within the village with a short walk to the mill.

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Carers' tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Parking

A small car park about 20 metres from the visitor centre has one accessible bay. There is a larger public car park next to Sweetheart Abbey, about 1/3 mile away.

Approach to the site

From the public car park, the site is about 250 metres along a tarmac pavement and across the main village road. There is a slight downward slope near the mill.

What to expect at the site

There is step-free access to the visitor centre from the rear of the mill. The main entrance has a low doorway and a section of uneven cobbles. An interpretive display is on the ground floor. The video presentation room is up a modern staircase of 14 steps with a handrail on one side.

The mill is a separate building, with a narrow door, reached via cobbled paths. Upper levels of the mill are reached by a steep, wooden historic staircase with rope handrails. The garden behind the mill has level access to the waterwheel. The main viewing area has three stone steps with no handrail.

Miller’s Field, part of the car park area, is uneven grassland with a fish pond and benches.

Access to the mill pond is via a steep stone staircase with a handrail on one side at one end of the mill building. Steps may be slippery when wet. An alternative route is via the road at the rear of the mill. This has a steep incline and is used by some heavy traffic.

Toilets

Nearest adapted toilet is in the public car park next to Sweetheart Abbey, 1/3 mile away.

• Accessible by public transport
• Bicycle rack
• Car parking
• No dogs except assistance dogs
• Shop
• Visitor centre
• Water bottle refill
• Guided or audio tours available
• Toilets