Wilton Windmill Open Weekend

A fully operational windmill affording you a real time view of the machinery and techniques used to mill flour over 200 years ago. You will have a feel for how clever the technology utilised actually was and at the same time see just how harsh and difficult working conditions were when operating a complex machine that was totally dependent on the wind. There is also a standing exhibition of milling tools and equipment and press cuttings from the day reporting on the accidents and incidents that were the daily fare of this most dangerous of activities.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

14.00-16.30hrs

Sunday 15 September:

14.00-16.30hrs

Location & directions

Wilton Windmill, Wilton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3SW

Directions:

See map at https://www.wiltonwindmill.co.uk

Contact on day:

David Jackson

Telephone number:

+447712010501

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

There are no booking conditions as such. Booking of tours will be subject to availability. Both adults and children are most welcome.

Accessibility details

The building is 60' high and 200 years old. Access to all floors is via a number of steep wooden ladders - 5 in all. Sadly this does not lend itself to those with any physical disability or a fear of heights. The windmill site is flat grass which readily affords wheelchair access and there is ample parking. Note however that the surface is quite uneven in places.

Additional information

The mill is on the top of a hill which affords splendid views across the Wiltshire downland. There is a splendid pub, The Swan at Wilton, which provides splendid hospitality to those travelling any distance or wishing to make a day of the event.

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

45 minute(s)

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