The Mill then entered a very mixed period of its life, being used for various purposes ranging from a prop store for the Salisbury Playhouse to a carpet warehouse. It also had quite long empty periods which coincided with the start of the 'Rave Culture', when it proved a popular location for unofficial events.

By the end of 1993 it became obvious that major work was required to save the Mill. Whilst empty, many of the windows had been broken, the weather was getting in, some subsidence had taken place and the wiring and the timber needed major attention. Michael and Leonard Main, the great grandsons of the original founder, produced a plan to revitalise the building.

In January 1994 work began to renovate the Mill adapting the building for it's new role.

In November 1994, the Mill opened it's doors to the public and immediately received acclaim, both for it's originality, and the quality of the work on show. 'Craft Council Selection was achieved in the first year along with coverage in high profile national interior and craft magazines.

Having now been open for ten years, the Mill is recognised as one of the largest and most significant applied arts galleries in the South of England, attracting exhibitors and customers from all over the UK and overseas and retaining a high profile through both the local, regional and national press.