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Windmills
The Norfolk Windmills Trust cares for 21 buildings across Norfolk. Thirteen are owned or leased by Norfolk County Council.
All of the Trust's mills are visible from the road and footpaths. Most are open to the public on a regular basis or by appointment, and mills can also be opened for larger groups by prior appointment.
Special open days sometimes take place at some of the mills, and these may be advertised locally. Volunteers are always welcome to help out at these events.
There is a small admission charge at some of the larger mills. All donations or admission charges go towards the further restoration of mills in the Trust's care.
Grid reference: TG 507 095
View location of Ashtree Farm drainage mill on Google Maps
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TM 167 786
Postcode: IP21 4HL
View location of Billingford cornmill on Google Maps
Heritage Open Days
The mill is open on Saturday 17 September 2022, 2 - 4.30pm, last tour at 4pm, as part of Heritage Open Days. There will be guided tours and the sails turning, weather permitting.
Enquiries – via the Trust on 01362 869394 or email: norfolkmills@norfolk.gov.uk
Grid reference: TG 370 192
Postcode:NR29 5PG
Location of Boardman's drainage mill on Google Maps
This open-framed timber trestle drainage mill with miniature cap, sails, fantail and turbine is situated on the east bank of the River Ant at How Hill and is visible at all times from the river and public footpath.
Grid reference: TG 445 035
Location of Cadge's mill on Google Maps
Access by boat or the Wherryman's Way riverside walk, there is no access for vehicles.
Grid reference: TG 369 193
Postcode: NR29 5PG
Location of Clayrack drainage mill on Google Maps
Situated 200 metres north of Boardman’s Mill and visible from the river and public footpath.
The sails of this hollow post drainage mill have been removed pending full restoration.
Grid reference: TG 223 335
Location of Gunton Park sawmill on Google Maps
Extremely rare water-powered sawmill.
For more information, visit the Gunton Park Sawmill website.
Grid reference: TG 387 024
Location of Hardley mill on Google Maps
For more information visit the Hardley Mill website.
Grid reference: TG 430 190
Location of High's mill on Google Maps
Not currently open to the public but can be viewed from the Weaver’s Way footpath.
Grid reference: TG 348 163
Location of Hobbs drainage mill on Google Maps
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TF 870 003
Postcode: IP25 6NT
Grid reference: TG 365 176
Location Neave's drainage mill on Google Maps
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TM 062 909
Postcode: NR17 1SG
Location of Old Buckenham cornmill on Google Maps
This cornmill has the largest diameter tower in England.
Under restoration, currently closed to the public.
Grid reference: TG 444 034
Location of Polkey's mill and Reedham Marsh steam engine house on Google Maps
Heritage Open Days
The site is open on Thursday 15 September 2022 from 11.30am - 4pm as part of Heritage Open Days. There will be guided tours and the sails turning, weather permitting.
As part of the event there will also be a guided walk from Reedham along the Wherryman's Way footpath, leaving Reedham at 10.40am. Booking is required for the guided walk. You can find further information and book online.
No public access to the site for vehicles. Access is via the Wherryman’s Way footpath from Reedham (an hour’s walk). To access the footpath from Reedham turn off Mill Hill by the Primary School onto Holly Farm Road and follow the Wherryman’s Way signs. There are boat moorings near the site.
Located near to Polkey’s Mill.
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TM 457 997
Location of St Olave's drainage mill on Google Maps
St Olaves Drainage Mill is situated on the east bank of the River Waveney, just below St Olaves' bridge on the A143.
This tiny, timber boarded trestle drainage mill with a scoopwheel is visible from road and river and can be approached by footpath from the bridge.
Major works are complete following storm damage but access is still restricted due to brickwork repairs required to the outfall waterlane.
Grid reference: TG 442 090
Location of Stracey Arms drainage mill on Google Maps
The mill is undergoing restoration and is currently closed to the public, although the rest of the site including the shop and café remain open.
Situated beside the A47. Free Moorings. Tearoom and shop on site.
Heritage Open Days
The Mill is open on Sunday 11 September 2.00 - 4.30pm as part of Heritage Open Days, for visits and tours.
Wherry Maud visit
Wherry Maud and Pop up museum will be open at the site on Saturday 13 August from 12 - 5pm and Sunday 14 August from 12- 4pm. Visitors will be able to board the wherry and view information in the Pop up museum. Parking is available at the Vedic Cultural Society of East Anglia Temple (Old Stracey Arms Pub) where there is a footpath which follows the river to the mill site.
Enquiries – via the Trust on 01362 869394 or email: norfolkmills@norfolk.gov.uk.
Grid reference: TG 369 188
Location Turf Fen drainage mill on Google Maps
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TG 076 026
Postcode: NR18 9QA
Location of Wicklewood cornmill and mill house on Google Maps
Mill open days for 2022:
- 15 May
- 12 June
- 10 July
- 14 August
- 11 September
All open days are from 2-5pm.
Norfolk Windmills Trust
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