Green's Windmill and Science Centre — Attraction in Nottingham

Green's Windmill is an excellent place to take your kids. We recently celebrated our son's birthday there and the team were absolutely fantastic in organising a party for us with pizza making. Jamie was so helpful by email in helping us organise the party to our requirements.

Leigh and Dave were wonderful and really helped the kids get into making their dough and choosing their toppings and the kids loved seeing their pizza making turn into something they could eat.

Everyone had a great time, the party venue was lovely and just right for young kids, and the price was very reasonable. They even organised party bags for us and decorated the room! If you're a busy parent who wants to do something great for a child's birthday I can heartily recommend a baking party with Green's Windmill. We went for pizza making but you can also have the kids make cookies or bread.

The science centre is fab too and was a great break and distraction, as was the excellent tour of the windmill itself, though be prepared for 51 steps to the top!

All in all I cannot recommend Green's Windmill enough as a place to visit for an activity day, and even moreso for a kids birthday party. They took care of everything and everyone was so happy. We are very grateful and are thinking of...

This remarkable working tower windmill was once owned and run by mathematical physicist and Nottingham man George Green (Green's Theorem) in the 19th century. He lived in the nearby house. His father, also called George was a baker, and decided to cut out the middle man and grind his own flour in this, then, state-of-the-art mill. It features a fantail with gears and cogs to drive it around automatically into the wind. Green the younger inherited the mill on his father's death, but being more of a mathematical genius than miller, let it to someone else to run. The cafe windows are adorned with various examples of Green's differential equations. I turned up on spec, and was given a short tour. All absolutely free. Do try to support them, apparently they need 70-100k to get the fantail mechanism working properly again - although the mill is still a working one. There's a gift shop, some science exhibits and you can also buy their flour. Free parking for 2 hours in the carpark; get a free ticket from the machine...

A Fantastic Visit to Green’s Windmill and Science Centre

Today, my family and I visited Green’s Windmill and Science Centre in Nottingham, and it was a brilliant experience! The site is a perfect mix of history, science, and hands-on learning, making it a fantastic day out for both little ones and grown-ups alike.

The beautifully restored windmill is a fascinating piece of history, and seeing it in action was a highlight. Learning about how flour is traditionally milled was both educational and engaging. The Science Centre was also a big hit, packed with fun and interactive exhibits that kept the children entertained while teaching them about science and engineering.

The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. It’s a place that truly brings history and science to life, making learning an exciting adventure.

I would highly recommend Green’s Windmill and Science Centre to anyone looking for a fun and educational day out...