News – what’s happening at the mill?

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our volunteers and supporters. The mill is now closed for tours but the shop remains open every Saturday morning 10am - 12pm through the winter. See the calendar for our open days next year ...
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All of our members are invited to our Annual General Meeting next Friday 30th November at 7.00pm. The venue is The Holgate, 6, New Lane, Holgate, YO24 4NT. Following the AGM we are delighted to welcome Rob Shorland-Ball who will be presenting his fascinating talk entitled '1900 – The largest roller flour mill in Europe:Leetham’s Mill, Hungate, York.' We hope to see you there ...
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Our very popular Santa at the Mill event is returning this year. Come and visit Santa, indulge in mince pies and hot mulled apple juice and see our mill beautifully decked out for the festive season. £5 per child including a present from Santa, adults free but donations welcome for mince pies and juice. There is no need to book but you may have to wait at busy times. We are open on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Saturday 8th December from 2pm to 4pm and Sunday 9th December from 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm ...
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Come to Holgate and visit the oldest five-sailed windmill. Built it 1770 it worked continuously to 1933 when it fell into disrepair. It is now fully restored and producing delicious stone-ground flour once again. You can explore all four floors of the mill on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Adults £3, children £1. Under 5s and HWPS members have free entry. We are open from 11am – 4pm. Don’t forget the mill shop is open every Saturday morning from 10am – 12pm for flour, exclusive wooden bread boards, spatulas and coasters, plus aprons, tea towels and of course our own stone-ground flour. NEW JUST IN - exclusive Holgate Windmill Christmas cards only £3 per pack ...
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Enjoy a sunny day in our historic windmill. This weekend we are fully open so you can explore all four floors of the mill. Join us on Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th August. Adults £3, children £1. Under 5s and HWPS members have free entry. We are open from 11am - 4pm. The mill is also open on Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Bank Holiday Monday 27th August. Come and see our fascinating new exhibition on the unique multi-sailed mills across the country. Don't forget the mill shop is open every Saturday morning from 10am - 12pm for flour, exclusive wooden bread boards, spatulas and coasters, plus aprons, tea towels and of course our own stone-ground flour ...
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