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: TM 167 786
Postcode: IP21 4HL
Opening Times
Please note: Dates may be subject to change due to the ongoing restoration at the mill. Please check before visiting.
- 21 July 2019, 12-4pm – Work day but the mill will be open
- 18 August 2019, 12-4pm - Teddy parachute drop at 14.30. Bring your own teddy and parachute. Some teddies will be available to purchase and materials available to make a parachute.
- 29 September 2019, 12-4pm – Work day but the mill will be open
Enquires - Julie and Herbert Mill Custodians 01379 853967 or the Trust on 01362 869394.
Grid reference: TG 370 192
Postcode:NR29 5PG
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
Access by boat or the Wherryman's Way riverside walk, but there is no access for vehicles.
Grid reference: TG 369 193
Postcode: NR29 5PG
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
Extremely rare water-powered sawmill.
For more information, visit the Gunton Park Sawmill website.
Grid reference: TG 387 024
For more information visit the Hardley Mill website.
Grid reference: TG 430 190
Not currently open to the public but can be viewed from the Weaver’s Way footpath.
Grid reference: TF 870 003
Postcode: IP25 6NT
Open 11 May 2019, 11am–3pm as part of National Mills Weekend with a display on; “Our Mill – A History in Pictures”
Grid reference: TM 062 909
Postcode: NR17 1SG
This cornmill has the largest diameter tower in England.
Currently closed to the public pending repairs.
Grid reference: TG 444 034
No public access to the site for vehicles. Access is via the Wherryman’s Way footpath from Reedham (a 45 minute 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.
As part of this year's Heritage Open Days Polkey's Mill and the Reedham Marsh Engine Houses will be open for visitors on Sunday 15 August from 11.30am-4pm. Polkey's Mill is restored to full working order and will be working, weather permitting with tours of the Mill available in small groups.
Alternatively, join our guided walk to the site from Reedham Village, along the Wherryman's Way leaving Reedham at 10.40am. Please meet near the Lord Nelson Pub on Riverside at 10.30am. Booking required for the guided walk only.
For more information email: norfolkmills@norfolk.gov.uk
Located near to Polkey’s Mill.
Not currently open to the public.
Grid reference: TM 457 997
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
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.
22 September 2019, 12-4pm – As part of Heritage Open Days the mill will be open to the public. Hear about the Mill and Marsh Folk Project and view progress on the works taking place at the mill.
Visits at other times by arrangement with the Trust on 01362 869394.
Situated beside the A47. Free Moorings. Tearoom and shop on site.
Grid reference: TG 401 159
Postcode: NR29 5BU
For more information, visit the Wind Energy Museum website.
Grid reference: TG 076 026
Postcode: NR18 9QA
- 12 May 2019
- 9 June 2019
- 14 July 2019
- 11 August 2019
- 8 September 2019
All open days 1-4pm.
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