The Windmill at Windmill Hill

The Windmill at Windmill Hill A fully restored windmill which offers interest for the whole family! Open: Late Spring/Summer See our website or page for special events. Disabled WC.

This unique restored windmill is a fascinating attraction for all ages. It is considered one of the more important post mills in the country and has many interesting features. Information about the history, operation and restoration of the windmill is on display in the roundhouse and guided tours of the mill are conducted frequently. Built around 1815, the windmill at Windmill Hill was equipped wi

th the most up-to-date shutters on the sweeps (sails) and was fitted with the ‘Hammond Governor’ in the 1870s. It was converted to steam power in 1894 and continued to mill flour until around 1913. The mill then remained derelict for several decades until it was rescued in the 1990s. Open to the public 2.30 to 5pm on Sundays and bank-holiday Mondays from Easter until mid-September. Private tours for families and small groups available on Fridays (am and pm). Phone 01323 833033, email [email protected] OR message our page. Situated on the A271 between Herstmonceux and Boreham Street. Some parking available on site. Disabled access to the roundhouse. Admission by donation. The Windmill Hill Windmill Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1188439

Basket Weaving with Danoush LachmanLearn how to make your own basket from Rattan reeds. You will learn how to join the s...
11/06/2026

Basket Weaving with Danoush Lachman
Learn how to make your own basket from Rattan reeds. You will learn how to join the spokes to create the base; continue with weaving the basket body in your desired shape and finish off with the locking rim. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. £65pp. 10.30-3: Thursdays 16th and 23rd July. [email protected] to book

2026 is the 30th Anniversary of the formation of the Windmill Hill Windmill Trust in April 1996. To mark this Anniversar...
09/06/2026

2026 is the 30th Anniversary of the formation of the Windmill Hill Windmill Trust in April 1996. To mark this Anniversary we presented a special programme of talks, demonstrations and tours at the windmill at Windmill Hill during National Mills weekend (9th and 10th May). We are very grateful to John Henderson for filming and editing the interviews with Bee and Paul Frost. His film can be viewed on YouTube here

The story of The Windmill at Windmill Hill and its restoration.Fil...

Sourdough workshop at the historic windmill at Windmill Hill. Contact windmillatwindmillhill@gmail.com to book for July ...
08/06/2026

Sourdough workshop at the historic windmill at Windmill Hill. Contact [email protected] to book for July (other dates in August and September).

Windmill open today from 2.30 to 5. Guided tours.
07/06/2026

Windmill open today from 2.30 to 5. Guided tours.

We are open to visitors today from 2.30 until 5. Come and see us.
31/05/2026

We are open to visitors today from 2.30 until 5. Come and see us.

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29/05/2026

NOW BOOKING FOR JULY

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