VITAL repairs to an old North-East water mill over the winter mean that it is now ready for the start of the tourist season.

Volunteers have completed a number of tasks at the 150-year-old Tocketts Water Mill, near Guisborough, east Cleveland, so that it is ready to open to the public on Easter Sunday and Monday, from 2pm until 4pm.

The restored four-storey water-driven corn mill will be grinding locally-grown wheat into wholemeal flour.

The 18ft diameter waterwheel will also be turning, to power the stones which grind the wheat.

The mill is a Grade II listed building and still contains all its original auxiliary machinery as well as a fascinating collection of items relating to milling and farming, from a time when the mill formed the technological hub of the area.

During the open days, volunteers will also be on hand to provide further information.

There will also be a chance to taste some of the bread baked from the flour.