Norfolk Windmills Trust Norfolk
The Norfolk Windmills Trust formed in 1963. It operates as a registered charity (1033274) for the preservation of:
- Windmills, watermills and drainage mills of historic interest, their sites and remains;
- Machinery for milling corn, saw milling, grist milling, paper milling and other similar industrial purposes, or pumping water;
- Buildings supplementary to, and occupied with, such mills, sites or machinery
The Norfolk Windmills Trust cares for 21 buildings across Norfolk. Thirteen are owned or leased by Norfolk County Council.
Beautiful Windmills in Norfolk worth visiting
Some of these buildings include:
THE NORFOLK WINDMILLS TRUST – Boardman’s Drainage Mill, Cadge’s Mill, Clayrack Drainage Mill, Gunton Park Sawmill, Hardley Drainage Mill, High’s Mill, Hobbs Drainage Mill, Little Cressingham Watermill, Neave’s Drainage Mill, Old Buckenham Cornmill, Polkey’s Mill and Reedham Marsh Steam Engine House, Runham Swim, Seven Mile Diesel Engine Shed, St Olave’s Drainage Mill, Stracey Arms Drainage Mill, Thurne Dyke Drainage Mill, Turf Fen Drainage Mill, Wicklewood Cornmill and Mill House.
All of the Norfolk Windmill Trust’s mills are visible from the road and footpaths. Most of these 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 can 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.
Whatever you interests are there are some wonderful mills and buildings worth exploring. Whether you are local or just visiting Norfolk we are sure you will find interesting and historical sites for you and your family to visit and enjoy.