Billing Mill

In 1483, Richard III the estate was bestowed to Earl of Lincoln but reverted to the crown upon his death. Before the 16th century it had reverted to corn milling.

In 1628 the land was sold to descendants of the Irish King of Thomond who supported Charles I in the Civil War.

The Dowager Countess of Thomond then passed the manor and mill to her grandson in 1628 for the sum of £2,600. It was known as Billing Bridge Mill.

It was ultimately sold to Robert Elwes of Lincoln during the 18^th century.

In the early 19th century the mill was rebuilt and became known as Billing Mill.

The Mill ceased to operate in 1940 and was derelict until 1968 when it became part of Billing Aquadrome and was restored to become a museum as one of the attractions.

In May 1994 the Mill was restored by McManus Taverns to became a restaurant and additional buildings added to it. The iron Poncellet-type undershot waterwheel and some of the machinery were retained and glass built around so people could view the old mill wheel working with the water running through it. In November 1995, it was sold to Mansfield Brewery.

In 2020, Greene King decided not to renew their tenancy and the pub permanently closed following its closure during the Covid pandemic.

The current owners of Billing Aquadrome (Meadow Bay Villages) acquired the pub in June 2026 as part of their long-term investment but it is unclear what future plans there are for the building.