Holgate Windmill, York’s last surviving windmill and the oldest 5-sailed windmill in the country is now fully restored and producing traditional stone-ground flour.
Come and visit us on one of our regular open days throughout the year to talk to our knowledgeable volunteers and see how it’s done, or purchase flour (and a wide range of other gifts) any Saturday morning, 10:00 till 12:00.
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Alarm bell inside the hopper, attached to a leather belt. Designed by Rosy (one of our members). When the grain levels get low inside the hopper the pressure is released from the belt and makes the bell ring. On hearing this, the miller knows to ...
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August open days. The mill will be open on Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Saturday 17th, and Sunday 18th August from 11am - 4pm. Don't forget the shop is also open from 10am every Saturday morning. Plus we will also be open on 26th Bank Holiday Monday....
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The wildflower meadow around the mill is thriving. It's only a small area but is attracting lots of wildlife. Yesterday there were three different species of hoverflies alone. Top Platycheirus albimanus, on left Episyrphus balteatus and on right S...
Join us at the mill for a fun-packed July. The mill will be open on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 11am until 4pm. If the wind is blowing you may see the sails turning and cogs whirring. Our Minimillers group will be...
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Keys were found near the mill this morning. If you wish to claim them please contact the mill via our contact page on the mill website www.holgatewindmill.org or via messenger. Please include a description of the keys. Thanks
Wondering what to do tomorrow? Come and visit the mill for a day out with a difference. We are open from 11am - 4pm on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June. Then on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June. Adults £3, children £1 and under 5s get in for f...
The mill will be open on Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th May and Bank Holiday Monday 27th from 11am - 4pm. Visit the mill and see our new exhibition Magic Millstones: From Grain to Flour. And don't forget you can purchase our flour during open days and...
OPEN DAYS - after a long cold winter the mill is opening up for the summer season. We will be open from 11am - 4pm on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May. Come and explore Yorkshire's only working windmill. £3 adults, £1 chi...
Calling all Mini Millers, age 4 - 7 years - join us to learn about and explore our wonderful windmill through crafts, activities and games this season. See our website www.holgatewindmill.org for full details. Sessions will be on the 3rd Saturday ...
A big thank you to our friends at Red Shutter Photography for this wonderful photograph of the three icons of York's skyline; Holgate Windmill, York Minster and the Foss Islands chimney. https://www.facebook.com/Red-Shutter-Photography-10336229976...