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Scattered across the county there are many windmills, some of which
have been restored, a number are fully working and others have been
converted into guest-houses or family homes. No matter where you
are in Norfolk, there
always seems to be a windmill nearby.
Berney Arms Mill
This windmill is in working condition and has an interesting exhibition.
You can gain access to Berney Arms Mill either by boat or by train
via Berney Arms Station.
Open
09.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 17.00 daily, April – September
Bircham Mill
This corn mill has working machinery, a bakery, a tea-room and
shop.
Open
10.00 – 18.00 daily, early April - September
Boardman’s Mill
This open-framed timber trestle wind pump is in fine working order
and is open all year round.
Dereham Mill
This is a brick windmill which hosts the East Anglian Mills exhibition.
Open
12.00 – 15.00 Thursday – Saturday, April - September
14.30 – 16.30 Sunday - April - September
Horsey Mill
A tower mill, now cared for by the National Trust. It was rebuilt
in 1912 to replace an earlier mill that had become dilapidated.
In 1943 it was struck by lightning and was left untouched for many
years. However, it has now been fully restored to its former glory
and a great view of the surrounding area can be seen from the top.
Open
11.00 – 17.00 daily, April – June
11.00 – 18.00 daily, July – August.
Sutton Windmill
This corn mill, which is Britain’s tallest windmill, was built
over 100 years ago and was still being used up until 1940. Attached
to the windmill you will find the Broad’s Museum and a picnic
area.
Open
10.00 – 17.30 daily, April – September
For more information about Norfolk's windmills and watermills
visit : http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk
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