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Built in 1845 Wicklewood Mill is a five storey tower mill with 4 sails, a boat shaped cap and 6 bladed fantail. Open on selected dates and by appointment.

Built in 1845 Wicklewood Mill is a grist mill for animal feed. Last milling in 1941 it was left to deteriorate until it was taken into the care of Norfolk Windmills Trust in 1977. Wicklewood Windmill was open to the public for the first time in 1979 when over 300 people visited. The first restoration of the mill was carried out from 1979 to 1981. Following the completion of the most recent restora

tion of the cap and sails in 2012 the mill is once again open to the public on selected dates throughout the summer months. Run by a group of volunteers the mill hosts regular vintage displays and provides refreshments from the Miller's Kitchen. Our enthusiastic volunteers have a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the building. We would be pleased to welcome you to our mill not only to view this wonderful building but to see the inside where nearly all the machinery & tools associated with milling are still in place. Entrance to the mill is its entirety is £3 per adult, free for under 16s

Please email for opening dates and times

03/05/2026

We will be opening our doors once again on Sunday 10th May for National Mills Weekend. Wicklewood Windmill is a beautiful, 181 year old, 5 storey tower mill. Whether you are a mill enthusiast, have an interest in historic buildings, like climbing ladders or simply enjoy eating cake - there is something for everyone!

03/04/2026

We cannot wait to see you all tomorrow for our Easter event! Our volunteers have been very busy making preparations for your visit 🐑🐰🐣

29/03/2026

It’s not long until our first open day of 2026 AND and it’s our first ever Easter event! Come along and join in the fun on Saturday 4th April. We can’t wait to see you 🐇🐣

15/03/2026

We are incredibly excited for our first open day of 2026, and, to make it even more special, it is also our very first Easter event!

Come along to Wicklewood Windmill on Saturday 4th April between 2 and 5pm for a fun afternoon. Join in on our Easter Scavenger Hunt and you are guaranteed to get a treat at the end!

Our volunteers (and a very special guest) will be looking forward to seeing you 🐣🐰🐑🐇🪺

12/02/2026

Thank you to all who supported us at our coffee morning yesterday! We had a very successful start to this years fundraising 🤗

09/02/2026

We are looking forward to Wednesday as we are hosting a coffee morning at The Cherry Tree Pub in Wicklewood. Our volunteer, Frances, will be there from 10am with a selection of tools and information about the mill. There will also be a raffle!

Please come and join us to get the fundraising started for 2026!

28/01/2026

Our first fundraising event of the year takes place on Wednesday 11th February at The Cherry Tree Pub in Wicklewood! Please come along and see a selection of the tools and information that is usually on display at the windmill. We will also have some of the popular items from our shop available to purchase.

17/01/2026

Wishing a very happy New Year to all of our followers!

Our volunteers are looking forward to welcoming you to Wicklewood Windmill this year. We will be open on the following dates......

**NEW FOR 2026** Saturday 4th April- for our first EASTER opening
Sunday 10th May
Sunday 14th June- for our wonderful Teddy Bear Zip Wire Event!
Sunday 12th July
Sunday 9th August
Sunday 13th September

Stay tuned for further details and updates throughout the year..... we are planning a few different things this year! 🤩

13/09/2025

Our wonderful selection of savory and sweet treats for tomorrow's open day are .......

Rainbow iced windmill cupcakes
Biscoff muffins
Mini victoria sponge cupcakes
Pork, apple, pear, caramelised onion and parmesan sausage rolls
Chedder herb and parmesan scones
Coffee and walnut cake
Apple and blackberry windmill pie

Fingers crossed for dry day! 🤞

09/09/2025

We look forward to welcoming you to our last open day of 2025 on Sunday 14th September. We will once again be joined by the High Oak Music Group who will be showcasing their musical talents! Please come to visit our lovely mill, enjoy some beautiful cakes and listen to the delightful music!

Address

High Street, Wicklewood
Wymondham
NR189AJ

Website

http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/wicklewood-high-st-towermill.html

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