THE WINDMILL

Dereham Windmill is the last of several windmills in the Dereham District. It was built in 1835 and is a five-storey brick tower mill with a boat shaped cap winded by a six bladed fantail. Rescued from dereliction in the 1980s, the mill was recently restored as an exhibition centre. It is located in Cherry Lane (near Neatherd High School) and car access is via Greenfields Road.

THE GROUNDS

 

The windmill is set in extensive dog-friendly grounds that are connected to a number of rural walks in and around the Dereham area. Our Coffee Shop serves a wide range of refreshments, throughout the week, provided by our partners, The Partea Hut, and a more limited menu on Sundays when our volunteers will look after you. Dogs are not allowed in the Coffee Shop. Full disabled facilities are available within the coffee shop and grounds, including a specially adapted picnic bench.

ACCESS

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There are five floors connected by steps that are steep but have good handrails. The ground floor is fully accessible and is where videos telling the story of the windmill and how flour is milled may be viewed. Our Windmill Guides may also escort visitors on a guided tour of the whole building. On the first floor you can meet the ghost of Miller Fendick who might tell you about his life as a miller. Also, on every floor, there are illustrated explanations of what happened in each area when the mill was full of noise and flour dust.

EXHIBITIONS

 

We organise exhibitions each month in the windmill by local schools, artists, and other organisations. Do come and browse what is on show this month in this unique location.