Heage Windmill
Heage Windmill
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Our 18th Century Windmill is the only surviving Six Sailed Stone Built Windmill in the Country! We give visitors an insight into the life of a miller back in the day and how the windmill works. The restored windmill is working again and produces flour that can be bought in the shop on site! We look forward to welcoming you to the windmill soon, and we'd like to take the time to thank you for visiting our TripAdvisor Page
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- MikeGlossop, United Kingdom1,363 contributionsA proper working millNice to see the sails turning. Good guided tour of this interesting 18th century mill with small cafe and shop for snacks. Well done to all the volunteers who keep it in such immaculate condition.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 20, 2024
- Anne GSheffield, United Kingdom87 contributionsGreat working windmillLovely visit to this 18thC fully working windmill. Nicely set in the Derbyshire countryside, Heage Windmill is a great piece of history to visit. Guided tours only ÂŁ6. Little gift shop, seves ices and tea etc. Free parking. Run by volunteers who are passionate about their input in maintaining this lovely windmill. Check their website for special events....we had steam engines and vintage tractors today!Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 19, 2024
- Julie P1,987 contributionsAn important landmarkAlthough I'm a Friend of the mill and go up to the site many weekends in the summer, it's the first time I've actually done the tour. I'm also a windmill fan, so know quite a lot about them, but Alan the guide, was very informative and interesting and I learnt some new things. There are 2 sets of ladder stairs to get up to the top floor and another if you want to see inside the cap. In the basement there's a 360 degree tour for those who can't or don't want to climb up. On site there are toilets and a small shop which sell drinks and snacks.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 2, 2024
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Kirsty C
Derbyshire, UK21 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We spent around 2hrs at the mill - it's incredible. The views, nearby walks alongside the the noise of the sails moving and the general buzz from the area is just wonderful. For a mere ÂŁ8 my two primary school aged girls and I had a wonderful tour of the mill and we all really enjoyed the facts and stories we were told. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon.
Written May 8, 2022
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Nigel Drake
Shipley, UK8 contributions
Oct 2022
The down to earth and friendly staff are a real pleasure to meet. They are all so knowledgable and motivated to make your visit so enjoyable and such an educational experience, too. The little shop is full of lovely mementos of your visit and the items are really competitively priced, as is the price for the mill tour. Just being in such a historic building is a great pleasure but for anyone who enjoys learning about the aspects of mechanical engineering that drives the mill then it is excellent. The situation and views are pretty gorgeous, too.
Written October 29, 2022
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Alex H
35 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We really enjoyed our afternoon visit to the windmill at Heage. We live locally but had never had the chance to visit before. We had our own tour right at the end of the day. Our tour guide, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and engaging during our tour around the outside and up inside the windmill. The mill was working on the day so we had the chance to see how the sails work and showed how the mill was operated, it was really interesting. Very reasonable price for the tour (only £4 for adults) and staffed by volunteers. You’ll need at least an hour to look around and do the tour. I’d recommend for anyone, kids and adults alike.
Written August 15, 2021
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Julie P
United Kingdom1,987 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Although I'm a Friend of the mill and go up to the site many weekends in the summer, it's the first time I've actually done the tour. I'm also a windmill fan, so know quite a lot about them, but Alan the guide, was very informative and interesting and I learnt some new things. There are 2 sets of ladder stairs to get up to the top floor and another if you want to see inside the cap. In the basement there's a 360 degree tour for those who can't or don't want to climb up.
On site there are toilets and a small shop which sell drinks and snacks.
On site there are toilets and a small shop which sell drinks and snacks.
Written September 2, 2024
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Heather F
12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Visited this lovely Windmill today. Excellent guided tour, very informative and knowledgeable. Hearing the history of the windmill was good, especially how lt has been continuously restored. It does produce flour which you can but in the shop. It’s obvious from the volunteer staff we met today they are passionate about keeping it going. Located in Heage Derbyshire, plenty of parking. Definitely recommend a visit.
Written April 8, 2023
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PJLOCK
Chesterfield, UK315 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Beautiful views. Very friendly people. Lovely little coffee shop. Sails had been removed and being sanded and painted but was still good to see a working windmill. Will go back and do the tour when the sails are on.
Written July 29, 2023
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Ross M
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
What an amazing short visit. 60 mins well spent. 3 small children so we went outside the windmill but we couldn’t go up the mill due to steep stairs. Kind and attentive staff gave us the virtual tour under the mill in a museum/education room. Lovely visit, well priced, friendly volunteers - perfect quick holiday trip!
Written June 19, 2022
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cazmez
Rotherham, UK355 contributions
Apr 2022
First time visit. Beautiful location and friendly welcome. The windmill looks majestic in its surroundings. Tour was ÂŁ5 per adult and very informative and interesting. Plenty of car parking spots.
Didn’t buy refreshments but there were some for sale. Toilets clean.
A short distance from Matlock which was our next stop.
Had a thoroughly enjoyable day out.
Didn’t buy refreshments but there were some for sale. Toilets clean.
A short distance from Matlock which was our next stop.
Had a thoroughly enjoyable day out.
Written April 10, 2022
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Mike
Glossop, UK1,363 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Nice to see the sails turning. Good guided tour of this interesting 18th century mill with small cafe and shop for snacks. Well done to all the volunteers who keep it in such immaculate condition.
Written April 20, 2024
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Ian P
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Been meaning to go for a while. First day of new season. Fascinating, beautifully presented and incredibly friendly volunteer staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. They even gave us a brilliant local lunch recommendation.
Written April 1, 2023
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Can you look around the windmill of your own accord or is it guided tours only?
Written April 20, 2019
Hi, We operate Guided Tours only with our volunteers. This is due to health and safety legislation as the mill still works and produces flour. The tour is included in the admissions price. Thanks, The Heage Windmill Team
Written April 21, 2019
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