This unique six sailed, stone towered mill has been restored to
enable it to grind corn into flour after abrak of nearly 100
years. Known locally as Ned's Mill, the wooden machinery and
picturesque position make a visit a must.
Built in 1797 and restored in 2002, Heage Windmill is the only
working, stone-towered, multi-sailed windmill in England. This
unique Grade II* listed building is set in the Derbyshire
countryside, providing spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley
Mills World Heritage Site. There are guided tours, hands-on
activities for children and an Interpretation Centre to make your
visit memorable and enjoyable. Guides are normally dressed in
costume of the period when she last worked commercially at the end
of the 19th C.
Spend some time in the visitor centre where light
refreshments are on sale, together with Heage Windmill flour and
souvenirs.
Note: Climbing the tower is by a number of traditional steep
open steps. A virtual tour can also be viewed in the
ground floor Undercroft for those who prefer to keep their feet on
the ground.
Open for groups by pre-arrangement, please call 01773
715177. Special events throughout the year.
Address: |
Heage Windmill,
Chesterfield Road, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire
DE56 2BH
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Telephone Enquiries: |
01773 853579
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Email: |
miller@heagewindmill.org.uk
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Special
Events
Prices:
Adult £4.00. Concessionary including Gold Card £3.50. Children
(5-16 yrs) £2.00. (parents can buy one and get one free for
children in the age group) Children under 5 are free. Organised
Adult parties of up to 10 people is £50.00. For each additional
person £5.00 is payable. School Parties and other children's groups
- standard charge of £40.00 for up to 30 people. See website for
more information www.heagewindmill.org.uk
Open:
The mill opens on weekends and Bank Holidays from April
until the end of October.
Opening times are 11am to 4pm, with the last tour starting
at 3:30pm.