The white mill house, garden gazebo and lawn at Sheene Mill, a sixteenth century riverside venue in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire

Our Story

A Mill on the River Mel

Sixteenth Century, Family Owned

Sheene Mill began life as a working flour mill on the banks of the River Mel, and the water still runs beneath it today. We are a family owned venue, and over the years this old mill has gathered generations of celebrations under its beams. The character is all original: weathered brick, low timbers and the quiet of the river just outside. It is a place with a long memory, and a warm welcome for the next chapter of stories made here.

A bride and her three bridesmaids in lilac holding bouquets beside the mill pond at Sheene Mill, Cambridgeshire

One at a Time

We host a single wedding or event at a time, never a production line. From the moment you arrive, the mill, the gardens and the whole team are entirely yours, with no other party sharing the grounds and no overlap in the diary. It is a calmer, more personal way to celebrate, and the reason couples tell us the day felt completely their own. Plan a wedding or an event here and the venue belongs to you alone.

What Sets Us Apart

Family Owned

In Caring Hands

A family owned mill where the welcome is personal and every detail is looked after with care.

Exclusive Use

One Event at a Time

We host a single wedding or event at a time, so the venue, gardens and team are entirely yours.

Cooked in House

Award Winning Catering

Every menu is cooked in house by our own kitchen, because the food is part of the experience.

Stay Over

Ten Boutique Bedrooms

Ten boutique bedrooms by the river, so your closest guests can stay the night and wake to breakfast.

A Team Who Run the Day

Behind every celebration is a team of experienced event managers and wedding coordinators who plan with you from the first viewing and run the day so you do not have to. They are the reason so many of our reviews mention people like Helen by name: present, calm and a step ahead, so you can relax into the day knowing it is in safe hands.

On the River in Melbourn

You will find us at Sheene Mill, 39 Station Road, Melbourn, Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6DX. We are in the village of Melbourn near Royston, about 10 minutes from Cambridge, and a short walk from Meldreth station on the London to Cambridge line. There is parking on site, and you are always welcome to call us on 01763 261393. Plan your route on our visit page.

Come and See the Mill

The best way to understand Sheene Mill is to stand by the river and feel it for yourself. Book a private viewing, or make an enquiry and we will help you picture your day here.