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Visit Bembridge Windmill on a windy day to hear it creak and groan
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See how the parts of the mill move with our working model
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Feel the wooden parts worn smooth by the years
The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight
This little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island's most iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but still has most of its original machinery intact.
Climb to the top of the mill then find out how it once worked as you descend its four floors.
Don't miss
- Feel the wooden machinery worn smooth by the years
- See how the windmill operated with our working model
- Watch a short film to discover the milling process
- Enjoy the countryside that inspired J. M. W. Turner
Come rain or shine
Don't let a rainy day stop you
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Have fun, whatever the weather. As the wind whistles around outside, you can keep snug and dry inside the windmill. Climb the ladders to the top, watch a short film and have a go with our hand quern. Then, when you've found the hidden millers, warm up with a hot drink from the kiosk.
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