Drapers Windmill
Drapers Windmill, St. Peters Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
Drapers Windmill was built in 1845 by Holmans of Canterbury. Rescued from dereliction in 1965, the Drapers Windmill Trust had restored the mill by 1975.
The mill has recently undergone extensive refurbishment by Kent County Council.
Subject to weather conditions, volunteers will be running the sweeps and the 104yr old Crossley auxilliary gas engine.
Visitors will be guided throughout the mill.
Hopefully our own flour will be available and free refreshments are offered at ground level.
A short film about the mill, created by local students, and cctv, enable less active visitors to see higher up the mill.
There is a small museum containing mill artifacts and archaeological finds from the site.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1200 - 1600
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1200 - 1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1200 - 1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1200 - 1600
Location & directions
Drapers Windmill, St. Peters Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
- Directions:
- St Peters Footpath is a cul-de-sac off College Road. Parking is on-street and in the field behind the mill.
- Contact on day:
- Steve Villette
- Telephone number:
- +447985147563
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Toilet and refreshments at ground level; 5 broad steps up to the reception and museum level. Steep steps for the other 3 floors. Dogs are allowed into the reception area at the discretion of the stewards.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
