Bembridge Windmill

Bembridge Windmill with pink sunrise behind

Important notice -

Bembridge Windmill is open from 18 May each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday by pre-booked tour only. You will need to book your visit in advance.

The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

Bembridge Windmill is open from 18 May for guided tours. You'll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets ever Friday. Please note we'll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Bembridge Windmill (18 May - 23 May)

Tue 18 May 2021
11:00-17:00
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Bembridge Windmill from the side, against a blue sky with clouds.

Visiting Bembridge Windmill: What you need to know 

We’re delighted to be able to welcome you back. There may be some changes to your visit as the pandemic has affected the way we’re able to do things. Opening times and days may be affected, along with the way you experience the place. Please read this article carefully so that you know what to expect before booking your visit.

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Our work

Crane and cherry picker placing new stocks and sweeps on Bembridge Windmill

Replacing Bembridge Windmill's sweeps 

After two years, lots of local fundraising and a lifeline grant from the government, the sweeps have finally returned to Bembridge Windmill.

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History

Bembridge Windmill in the 1890s

Built around 1700 

The last surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight, Bembridge Mill was given to the National Trust in 1961 and was even featured in a watercolour by artist JMW Turner as well as serving its community.

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Places to stay

The Old Club House holiday cottage at St Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight

The Old Club House 

This quirky building was once the clubhouse to the Royal Isle of Wight Golf Club. Sleeping five, it's all based on the ground floor and has been adapted, making it easily accessible for wheelchair users.

The gardens and front exterior of Old Church Lodge, St Helens, Isle of Wight

Old Church Lodge 

A pretty Victorian cottage set in its own walled garden, Old Church Lodge is within walking distance of the beach. It sleeps four, making it the perfect family base in the summer.

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Get involved

Aerial viewof the Needles Headland, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Association 

Find out more about how you can join the Isle of Wight Association, and support the work of the National Trust.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Bembridge Windmill on the National Trust Collections website

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