Horsey Windpump

Horsey Windpump

Horsey Windpump
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape, a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside an opportunity not to be missed. Having been closed for extensive repairs and restoration since 2015, we are proud to be able to reopen this historic building again in 2019. Having been stood still and silent for over 75 years since 1943 when she was struck by lightning, she has been brought back to life and is now complete with a winding cap and turning sails bringing a whole new visitor experience to this wonderful Grade II* Listed Building. On site is also a tea room selling light refreshments, drinks, ice creams and a range of gifts and souvenirs.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • BlueJas2010
    Derby, United Kingdom62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb visit. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. If anything, the Trust's website underplays just how good the overall site is: 1. the windpump building itself of course which has excellent descriptive posters on each level. There is a small cabin recreated to show the abode of a watchman. Views from the top are glorious. 2. The viewpoint across Horsey Mere is a delight. 3. The walk to the beach, 2.3km away, is very good. We had a drinks and treats from the cafe and they were reasonably priced and very good quality. We absolutely loved this site and highly recommend it.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 9, 2024
  • Horsey Windpump
    England, United Kingdom4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    **A Remarkable Visit to Horsey Windpump** On my recent visit to the extraordinary Horsey Windpump, I was utterly flabbergasted to discover that it shares the very same name as myself—Horsey Windpump. This delightful coincidence made the experience all the more unique, as though fate had conspired to bring me here. The windpump itself is a marvel of engineering, its mechanisms for *pumping wind* nothing short of extraordinary. As I explored the site, I couldn't help but feel a deep connection, as though this spatula-wielding structure and I were kindred spirits. If your name is also Horsey Windpump, or even if it isn't, I highly recommend a visit. It's an experience that will leave you in awe of both history and happenstance.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 14, 2024
  • Jacob K
    Maidstone, United Kingdom38 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Horsey Windpump is definitely worth a visit if you’re near the Great Yarmouth area, it’s a lovely historic windpump. the staff were very freindly and told us some interesting facts about the windpump. only thing i would say is, i wouldn’t recommend visiting with young children as they’d get bored quite easily if you know what i mean. overall, i’d recommend an afternoon at Horsey Windpump!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 25, 2024
  • Louise W
    Swindon, United Kingdom13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Great views from the top. Stairs quite steep, so you need to be reasonably agile to reach the top. Afterwards we went to the local beach and saw the seals, which was an incredible experience.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written October 17, 2024
  • keziahjane
    59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit if you are in the area. 61 steep steps to the cap, so bear that in mind. Some very good walks from here taking in Horsey village, Horsey Mere and Horsey Gap beach. Nice little cafe serving tea and sandwiches.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written September 14, 2024
  • MrRalphMan
    Wickford, United Kingdom243 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice walks, although if you've smaller dogs you might not want to We visited with our two dogs, a spaniel and a Shitzu cross. We did the blue walk and for the spaniel it was fine, but the paths are quite overgrown which the smaller one struggled with. Wonderful views along the walk though. Cafe up nice and does some great home made cakes. Car park is small, so they're can be a wait to get in. This is a peaceful place to visit and is recommend it. We didn't even visit the pump and find out about it's history.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 4, 2024
  • highflyer79
    Solihull, United Kingdom78 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Decided to pop into here when we came across this place. Interesting learning about the use of the wind pump. Definitely try to get to the top if you can stomach it, for some great views. The stairs are steep, with plenty of stops on the way up to learn about all different aspects, but worth the effort.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written October 31, 2024
  • Richard T
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great climb up to the top of the Windpump. Loved the views you can see for miles. Very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Did the 4 mile circular walk stopping in the Admiral Nelson pub for a well earned pint of Woodfordes Wherry.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 23, 2024
  • joannie448
    Gloucestershire, United Kingdom132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an unexpected visit enroute from Norwich to Cromer. A National Trust property run by volunteers who were very helpful and knowledgeable. Unfortunately volunteers are thin on the ground at weekends so we were unable to go to the very top for the best views. A pleasant location with cafe, toilets and parking.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 30, 2024
  • Kat
    Gateshead, United Kingdom42 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fascinating place with really interesting and informative staff. It's quite a climb to the top, so it's not suitable for the physically disabled or very young children. Unfortunately, we couldn't go right to the top due to high winds, but what we were able to view was worth it. Fantastic second-hand bookshop, too
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 6, 2024
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Steve H
Les Deux-Alpes, France2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
After a paddle across the windy mere we arrived by kayak for a quick leg stretch. Signs up clearly saying ÂŁ3 to moor. A little steep for 2 kayaks but I was happy to contribute to the upkeep, so paid ÂŁ6. I'm aware that the moorings are not NT. Within 5 mins a women turns up to check on us, confirms we had paid, but then tells us it is ÂŁ5 per kayak and demands an additional ÂŁ4. So ÂŁ10 to get 2 people on to the bank, but a boat could turn up with 15 people on board and pay ÂŁ3. I would avoid this place with a kayak, sup or canoe. Only later did we see a small sign saying that launching a sup, canoe or kayak is ÂŁ5... which we weren't.

The NT part and the wind pump are lovely but I wasn't in the mood after being fleeced by the land owner.
Written August 12, 2024
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Keith C
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
The mill is a good historic building, visitors can enter it and have a good idea of the works and history. The reason that I have only given two stars is, there is a refreshments cabin on the path to the mill, I stopped for a cup tea which was ÂŁ2.70. Talk about rip off and it tasted disgusting. Secondly a toasted cheese sandwich with tomato was ÂŁ6. and was not toasted, just heated . I therefore advise to take your own food and drink.
Written June 20, 2024
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Alscot
Farnham, UK114 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I'm beginning to wonder about the National Trust. On this occasion we queued for a long time to be served at the cafe because only one poor lady was serving. Round the corner of the tea shed there were four NT staff discussing a window replacement and studiously avoiding anyone who wanted to ask a question. I felt very worry for the lady on her own trying to do a good job.
Written July 25, 2022
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Candis T
Fareham, UK348 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Worth popping in here, good job we are national trust members, otherwise expensive to enter. Very steep steps inside and numbers need to be limited more as stairs and upper floors crowded. Nice little cafe .
Written August 23, 2023
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Sharon S
Christchurch, UK164 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
We almost didn't get to see this as sign at entrance said car park was full but we drove in any way and loads of spaces! Pleased we did as had a lovely afternoon. National trust property but no need to book. Only a very few let in at a time due to covid rules. Informative talk on entering and interesting video showing the dreadful floods of 1938 (I think). 64 steps to the top and steep so be aware. Fabulous views from the top. We watched the swallows ducking and diving into the building even straight through the door! Pleasant little cafe (only out door seats). We then did a lovely circuit walk, about 3 miles which Inc a convenient pub stop and would recommend visiting the church in the village, with its circular and octagonal tower and thatched roof. Only discovered later we could have so easily walked to horsey gap beach and seen the seals. No mention of this on the information panels.
Written June 17, 2021
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bexy81
St. Albans, UK325 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Firstly the windpump and surrounding area is beautiful. The price for parking was a bit high to be honest, we stayed less than a hour as it closes at 4pm. Obviously if you are a member of the NT then you get to park for free.

But it was still a lovely stop off on our tour of the broads.
Written August 27, 2023
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Tad666
Essex, England395 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
The Horsey Wind Pump has been out of bounds for quite sometime due to repairs to the Bonnet and Sails, great work thanks to the NT. The sails were actually working on the 6/4/22 and they are putting it on their website. well worth a visit.
Written April 26, 2022
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Adam H
Hertfordshire, UK8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
As with all NT/ EH places, it's best to visit if you're a member. In this case, we're EH members and so paid about ÂŁ16 for three of us (2 adults, one child) to visit the windpump.

We were treated to about 20 minutes of explanation in a small group (all very COVID friendly) before we climbed up and had a chance to see the machinery and the views.

It was very interesting and pitched well for anyone except maybe the very young or very technically minded (but they had technical knowledge if you asked later!)

It was interesting getting a description of the area before the pumps drained the marshes and also imagining several hundred of these things in action across the county at one point.

I'd consider it an important part of any visit to Norfolk if you want to understand the area's history and what has made it what we see today.

A visit lasts less than an hour so again, if you're not a member of the NT, you're paying a fair bit per hour - and also again for the parking, but if you don't mind paying money towards a good cause, then you'll be fine.

If you've more time (and good legs) then you can walk from the windpump to Horsey Gap and watch the seals. It's around a 3.5/4 mile round trip.
Written July 2, 2021
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Timtom124
Manchester, UK510 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
The score of three reflects how it was at the time, I would imagine without COVID restrictions the place would be a 5 easily.

As National trust members parking was free not sure how much it is if your not.

Toilets were closed which wasn’t ideal

Cafe was closed

Windmill was closed

So really it was a walk around water which took about 1/2 hour.

Not really worth a visit in my opinion and not sure why the cafe was closed for takeaways on a Saturday in July.
Written July 26, 2020
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Ibrahim G
Huddersfield, UK201 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
This is an interesting structure to look around. The person inside the structure was very knowledgeable and informative information was given in his short talk. The steps as you could imagine are steep so you do have to be agile to climb up it was just a shame the viewing area is closed at the moment
Written September 1, 2022
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