Combe Mill in Steam   Sun 20th August 2017   Theme:- Model Engineering at the Mill:-   We will be running all of our steam and water powered machinery in this restored Sawmill and workshop that once served the Blenheim Palace Estate. Enjoy seeing Engineering Models at their best and through them explore engineering principles at work in all aspects of this restored Sawmill and workshop. This hands-on museum takes pride in making you think and learn.  See how country houses and farms would have powered their machinery. See our working Beam Engine and Line Shafting together with the restored Waterwheel.  Demonstrations of craftsmen's tools plus a collection of working Historic Tower Clocks make for an enjoyable visit. .  Have a go at making a poker in our Blacksmiths’ Forge Refresh yourselves in our popular Riverside Tea Room. and enjoy the picnic area by the River Evenlode. There is a Millie-the-mill-cat trail for the children to win a `Millie` badge   Combe Mill, Blenheim Palace Sawmills, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire OX29 8ET Admission :-  Adults £7.50,  Concessions & Children £6.00,  under 5s free, Family Ticket discount Open:-    10am to 5pm Contact:-   Combe Mill Society, 01993 358694.|  www.combemill.org  |  for events see events page |  E-mail :-  events@combemill.org   Other Opening:-   NOT in STEAM Wednesdays (every) |  April – September 2017 Sundays  `NOT IN STEAM`  1^st Sun of each month only  | April  -  October Admission :-   Adults £5.00 concessions & children £4.00, u5`s  free Opening:-10.30 – 16.30 last admission 15.30 Volunteers will be available for viewing, with a `Theamed` Guided Tour explaining the workings and history of Combe Mill.