Name: Bembridge Windmill
Rating: 5.0

Bembridge Windmill

High Street, Bembridge PO35 5SQ, UK

1-99 Years

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Bembridge Windmill this little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island's most iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but still has most of its original machinery intact. Climb to the top of the mill then find out how it once worked as you descend its four floors.

Price starts from £7.70 for Adults(18 years and over), £3.90 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £19.30 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Windmill: The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight.
Footpaths: Footpaths leading from the windmill to farmland, Brading Marshes bird reserve, and Bembridge Down.
Things to see and do at Bembridge Windmill: It might only be small but this little gem – the last surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight – has plenty to keep you occupied. From climbing to the top, to discovering the milling process, to making mud pies in the Mud Bakery; adults and little ones alike will find this place full of engaging history. Discover its highlights here.
Family friendly things to do at Bembridge Windmill: It might only be small but there’s plenty to keep little explorers busy at Bembridge Windmill. Enjoy a visit with children and discover the family-friendly things to do at this ancient mill, both inside and out.
The Old Club House: The Old Club House was once the clubhouse for the Royal Isle of Wight Golf Club. Opened in 1882, the club was a popular haunt for celebrities and Royals. Now a holiday cottage, the Old Club House has been adapted for accompanied disabled visitors.

Facilities

Parking: Free (not National Trust), 100 yards in lay-by.
Dogs allowed: Dogs welcome on lead outside the windmill but not inside the windmill.

What to see

The history of Bembridge Windmill: Bembridge Windmill was built in the early 1700s when Bembridge was almost an island in its own right, cut off from the rest of the Isle of Wight. Discover how its story progressed during the following centuries, from serving as an artistic inspiration for JMW Turner to being used as a shelter and lookout during the World Wars.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/bembridge-windmill/the-history-of-bembridge-windmill

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £3.90 with Gift Aid & £3.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £19.30 with Gift Aid & £17.50 without Gift Aid.
One adult family: £11.60 with Gift Aid & £10.50 without Gift Aid.
Group adult (18+): £6.65 without Gift Aid.
Group child (5–17): £3.33 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/bembridge-windmill#place-prices

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: High Street, Bembridge PO35 5SQ, UK

Post Code: PO35 5SQ

Council: Isle of Wight

County: Isle of Wight

By road: ½ mile south of Bembridge on B3395.
On foot: From Bembridge: Approximately 0.7 miles along quiet village roads. Note: Some sections lack pavements or have uneven surfaces. From Sandown: Approximately 5 miles via the Coastal Path SS43, linking up with other routes from Culver Down Beacon. This route offers stunning views but is hilly and suited for those comfortable with longer walks.
By train: Brading: 2 miles by footpath. Follow the B36 footpath from Brading station, then connect to B57 and BB20/21 footpaths leading directly to the windmill.
By bus: From Ryde Esplanade train station: Take the number 8 bus towards Newport, get off at Steyne Cross bus stop, and walk 8 minutes to the windmill. From Newport and Sandown: Take the number 8 bus towards Ryde, get off at Steyne Cross bus stop, and walk 8 minutes to the windmill.
Cycling: NCN67: ½ mile away. Follow the cycle route signs towards Bembridge Windmill. Note: This route is recommended for experienced riders due to fast-moving traffic and steep inclines.
Parking: Free (not National Trust), 100 yards in lay-by.