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Bembridge Windmill
Isle of WightThe only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight
High Street/Mill Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5SQ
Important notice
From Monday 6 October, scaffolding will be in place at the front of the windmill while we carry out essential repairs to the wooden cap. The mill remains open as usual. We appreciate your understanding.
Opening times for 6 October 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.70 £7.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.90 £3.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £19.30 £17.50 1 adult family £11.60 £10.50 Group (Adult 18+) £6.65 Group (Child 5-17) £3.33 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
Dogs welcome on lead outside the windmill but not inside the windmill.
- Car park
Free parking (not National Trust), 100 yards in lay-by.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs welcome on lead outside the windmill but not inside the windmill.
Free parking (not National Trust), 100 yards from the windmill in lay-by. Drop-off point at the windmill but car must be returned to layby. Braille guide available. Sensory experience. Induction loop.
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Drop-off point
Drop-off point at the windmill but car must be returned to layby.
- Induction loop
- Steps/uneven terrain
- By road
- ½ mile south of Bembridge on B3395Parking: free (not National Trust), 100 yards in lay-bySat Nav: do not use postcode, look for brown signs
- On foot
- From Bembridge: Approximately 0.7 miles along quiet village roads. Note: Some sections lack pavements or have uneven surfaces. From Sandown: Approximately 5 miles via the Coastal Path SS43, linking up with other routes from Culver Down Beacon. This route offers stunning views but is hilly and suited for those comfortable with longer walks.
- By train
- Brading: 2 miles by footpath. Follow the B36 footpath from Brading station, then connect to B57 and BB20/21 footpaths leading directly to the windmill.
- By bus
- From Ryde Esplanade train station: Take the number 8 bus towards Newport, get off at Steyne Cross bus stop, and walk 8 minutes to the windmill. From Newport and Sandown: Take the number 8 bus towards Ryde, get off at Steyne Cross bus stop, and walk 8 minutes to the windmill.
- Cycling
- NCN67: ½ mile away. Follow the cycle route signs towards Bembridge Windmill. Note: This route is recommended for experienced riders due to fast-moving traffic and steep inclines.
- By ferry
- Ryde (Wightlink, 0871 376 1000 or Hovertravel 01983 717700) 6 miles; East Cowes (Red Funnel, 0844 844 9988) 13 miles.
High Street/Mill Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5SQ
Planning your visit
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Highlights
Windmill
The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight.
Footpaths
Footpaths leading from the windmill to farmland, Brading Marshes bird reserve, and Bembridge Down.
Things to see and do
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The Old Club House
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Upcoming events
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About Bembridge Windmill
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History
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Our work
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