Green's Windmill and Science Centre
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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 and display.
NickNick
30
Getting here is an adventure of sorts as it is quite the walk up a hill. I am able to do it without issues. However, my 5 year old daughter struggled a bit. I needed to carry her up. If you plan on coming here, you should drive, arrange a ride or take a bus. We were greeted in the science centre area and given a brief explanation of the facilities. There are many levels to the windmill. My daughter didn't want to climb all the stairs, much to my chagrin, but seeing as I didn't want to leave her on her own, I didn't get to see the top level of the windmill. The view outside the windows on the lower levels is still something to behold. The science centre is on the small side. But there are still exhibits that held my daughter's attention for more than a minute.
Jonathan LauJonathan Lau
00
Great place to visit with children, plenty to look at in the Science Museum and a fairly large park for them to play in. Really impressive mill, still in operation and has good information about the history and process of it in past years gone by. There are also frequent activities held in a little room next to the Science Museum, great for entertaining kids during half term! It is situated close by to a lot of other historical attractions within Sneinton, namely the William Booth Birthplace Museum and some old churches and houses around. So plenty to do on a day out any day of the year, great community place.
Eleanor WeeksEleanor Weeks
10
Recently did group baking session here for around 10 adults, and whilst they don't often do adult groups, it was executed perfectly. They bulked up the ingredient portions and there was plenty (my pizza ended up being 2 meals), despite our ticket prices not changing! Plus they catered for dietary requirements well. We got a fab tour of the windmill and enjoyed looking round the science centre and the garden as well. The whole team there are excellent, thanks for making our visit great!
Isabel ClennellIsabel Clennell
20
Centuries old windmill (restored in 1947 after a fire) is still active today. Friendly hard-working millers operate and explain the functions and operations of machinery. Wasn't a busy place. Nice and cosy cafe and a back garden. All accessible free of charge. Even parking at designated car park was free. You can climb right through to the top. The exterior and interior are beautifully and classically restored and managed. A must visit if you are in Nottingham.
Indika EdussuriyaIndika Edussuriya
10
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 and display.
NickNick
30
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