Holgate Windmill — Attraction in England

We struck lucky here on a visit to our daughters who lives only a 10 min walk away, the windmill was open on a lovely sunny Sunday morning as part of York unlocked weekends. A working windmill in the heart of a now suburban housing area. The volunteer guides were very helpful and knowledgable and some are the Millers couple of mornings per week. It is in superb well preserved and restored condition. Our 6 year old grand daughter was with us and she thoroughly enjoyed...

Lack of adequate parking lets this attraction down slightly. However, it is a brilliant example of a windmill and the only five-sailed mill I've seen. You can buy flour here on open days and every Saturday morning. There are several floors within the mill with displays and information boards on each. On the ground floor is a small shop selling souvenirs and flour. Also, rather uniquely, a toilet. Well worth a visit, Checkout their website for...

This beautifully restored windmill is located in the middle of a housing estate (though to be fair, the windmill was there first). The volunteers who staff it are friendly and knowledgeable. You need to be reasonably physically able if you want to climb up the levels inside, but the effort is worth it. As well as being able to view the mechanism in the windmill the views across the City of York are fantastic. Check the website for...