The Norfolk Windmills Trust - Windmill Details

St.Olaves Drainage Mill
O.S. TM 457 997
This tiny, timber boarded trestle drainage mill with a scoopwheel is visible from road and river and can be approached by footpath from the bridge. It is situated on the east bank of the River Waveney, just below St Olaves' bridge on the A143. Major works are underway to repair storm damage.
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Stracey Arms Drainage Mill
O.S. TG 442 090
Situated on the A47. Open to the public from Easter until the end of September daily between 9.00am and 8.00pm. Visits at other times by arrangement with the Trust. Free moorings. Tearoom and Shop selling refreshments. Exhibition on Drainage Mills of the Broads.
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Thurne Dyke Drainage Mill 
O.S. TG 401 159

Open April to end September, 2nd and 4th Sunday in month, 2.00 - 5.00pm or by appointment.  Open National Mills Weekend Sunday 11 May, 2.00 - 5.00pm.  Contact Mrs D Nicholson. Telephone 01692 672155.
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Boardman's Drainage Mill 
O.S. TG 370 192
This open-framed timber trestle drainage mill with miniature cap, sails, fantail and turbine is situated on the east bank of the River Ant at How Hill and is visible at all times from the river and public footpath.
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Clayrack Drainage Mill 
O.S. TG 369 194
Situated 200 metres north of Boardman's Mill and visible at all times from the river and public footpath. This unique hollow post drainage mill has a full set of patent sails which drive a scoop wheel. Major repair works are under way and the mill sails have been removed.
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Wicklewood Cornmill
O.S. TG 076 026
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Repairs are almost complete.  Please telephone 01603 222705 to find out when mill re-opens.
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Billingford Cornmill
O.S. TM 167 786
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2007 Opening Times
Open Bank Holiday Monday 24 March 11.00 – 4.30; Saturday 10 May 1.00 – 5.00; Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 11.00 – 4.30; Sunday 6 July 1.00 – 5.00; Sunday 27 July 1.00 – 5.00; and Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 11.00 – 4.30.
Other by arrangement with the Trust. Telephone 01603 222708.
Meals/Refreshments are available at the Horseshoes Public House (opposite the mill).
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Gunton Park Sawmill 
O.S. TG 224 335
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This extremely rare water-powered sawmill will be open to visitors and working on 4th Sunday in the month, April - September inclusive 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Please telephone 01603 222705 for confirmation. Members of The Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society will be running the waterwheels and sawing timber on the open days. Volunteers to help work the mill are welcome.
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Old Buckenham Cornmill 
O.S. TM 062 90
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This cornmill has the largest diameter tower in England. Open days will be the second Sunday in each month 2.00pm-5.00pm, from April until September inclusive.  Also open National Mills Weekend Sunday 11 May, 2.00 - 5.00pm. Organised parties may be accommodated at other times by appointment.
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Little Cressingham Watermill
O.S. TG 870003
This combined wind and water mill is unique, but, pending full restoration the mill is not open to the public. The exterior of the mill can be viewed from the Trust's land immediately surrounding the mill.
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Denver Mill
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Open 1 April to end of October, Monday to Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm, Sundays 12.00-5.00pm and 1st November to end of March, Monday to Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm, Sundays 12.00-4.00pm. Enquiries 01366 384009.  http://www.denvermill.co.uk/
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Great Bircham Mill Open 19 March - 30 September, daily 10.00am-5.00pm.  Enquiries 01485 578393.  http://www.birchamwindmill.co.uk/
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Cley next the Sea Mill Exterior only. http://www.cleywindmill.co.uk/
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Paston, Stow Mill Open all year, daily from 10.00am to dusk.
Enquiries 01263 720298.
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Sutton Mill For information telephone 01692 581195 or email windmill@yesterdaysworld.co.uk
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Horsey Mill 1 March - 15 March - Saturdays and Sundays
16 March - 6 April - daily;
7 April - 2 May - week days only;
5 May daily until end October.
All Opening hours 10.00am - 4.30pm
Enquiries: 01493 393904.
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Berney Arms Mill

Open 1 May - 31 August, for pre-booked groups only. Enquiries 01493 700605.
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Starston Mill Exterior only.
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Garboldisham Mill By appointment. Contact Mr A Colman 01953 681593.
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Dereham Mill Exterior only. Enquiries 01362 694030.
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Letheringsett Watermill Open Summer Season - Late spring Bank Holiday to 1 October, Monday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am-1.00pm.  Demonstrations Tuesday - Friday 2.00pm - 4.30pm.  Winter Season - 2 October - 23 May 2009, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm). Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.  Phone for information and demonstrations: 01263 713153.  http://www.letheringsettwatermill.co.uk/
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Hardley Mill
O.S. TG 387 024
Open National Mills Weekend Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11 May, 10.00am - 4.30pm.  Limited access to mill, some guided tours. Other times exterior only. No vehicular access along track to mill - pedestrians only. Access also by Wherryman's Way riverside walk.
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