Skidby Mill
Skidby Windmill, Beverley Road, Skidby, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5TF
Skidby windmill is the East Riding of Yorkshire Museums’ Grade II* listed four-sailed tower mill dating from the 19th century. Look around the outside of this famous tower windmill, enjoy a picnic in the mill's acreage and explore the children's play area, which has recently added a new basket swing, nestling alongside the wildflower meadow. Set within an acre of land, it has fine views towards the Humber Bridge. There is plenty of space for families to relax, picnic or play games. It is very photogenic from every angle, come and see.
Some of the mill’s original outbuildings now form the Museum of East Riding Rural Life, which includes the Agriculture and Village Life Galleries. There is an independently run café serving local produce, situated in the mill courtyard.
Alongside is a well-known rural footpath, taking you into the beautiful country only a short distance from Cottingham and Hull.
In Heritage Open Days 2021 the stunning picture of the mill under a rainbow by Richard Young got into the ‘Honours List’ from the national Heritage Open Days organisation.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1200 & 1300-1500
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1200 & 1300-1500
Location & directions
Skidby Windmill, Beverley Road, Skidby, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5TF
- Contact on day:
- Jane Bielby
- Telephone number:
- +441482848405
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Last admission is 1515 on both days
Additional information
The courtyard contains the Sails Café which serves excellent home cooked and locally sourced food including sandwiches, light meals and hot/cold drinks: lots of outside tables from which to see the mill. Booking a table is strongly advised (01482 847831).
