Volunteers run and restored this windmill from being sold off or left to rack and ruin. Beautiful old late 1700s post mill. By the most clever design it is able to be turned in to the wind by one person. £1 per adult entry kids free. Open 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. Starting I think from April to Sept (best to double check). Coloured free tickets to be able to enter the windmills different floors. As to limit the amount of people at one time. Usually more than one guide so quite quick. The guides are also very knowledgeable volunteers who help explain all the inner workings etc. And are more than welcome to answering any questions you may have. It is a great place to visit on a Sunday. There are also special event days during the year like book sale, classic cars and...
Read moreHigh Salvington Windmill (originally called Durrington Mill with a 'date' of 1700 inscribed above the door) is a Grade II listed post mill in High Salvington, Sussex that has been restored and is in full working order. Standing at 320-ft above sea level, the mill enjoys the advantages of incoming sea winds off the English Channel.
The High Salvington Windmill Trust acquired the mill in late 2007, and had completed restoration by 2009. All the ongoing maintenance and restoration work at the mill is carried out by the volunteer...
Read moreWe had a lovely few hours up here with the children. The open day had regular free tours for people with a guide from the volunteer team, there were stalls, a scalextric to have a go on and tea/cakes for sale. Everyone was friendly and the entrance cost was just £1 each. The tour takes you right inside the windmill on 2 levels. The volunteer team work very hard to keep this windmill going as it is the last left of 9 back in time. Parking a bit tricky but we found a street space after...
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