News – what’s happening at the mill?

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 to find out the trade secrets of turning grain into our tasty wholemeal flour. And don’t forget you can purchase our flour and other mill gifts during open days and each Saturday morning from 10am – 12pm

After a long chilly winter the mill has been tidied, dusted and is now warm enough to welcome visitors. We will be open on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May from 11am – 4pm. Come and explore the only working windmill in Yorkshire and buy some stone-ground flour to try. We think it really is the best tasting flour there is!

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 events page for mini miller sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month, May to October. The session runs from 10am – 11am and costs £3 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult and pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Book via email at minimillers@holgatewindmill.org

The windmill will be open on Easter Monday. Follow the bunny trail and solve the puzzle to win an Easter prize. Be ready for lots of climbing and fun while exploring this amazing historic windmill. Standard admission charge applies; £3 per adult, £1 for children 5-18 years, free for HWPS members, plus 50p per child for the Easter Trail activity, all ages welcome. No pre-booking required.

The mill is open on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March from 11am until 4pm. Do come and look round the oldest 5-sailed mill in the country. Adults £3, children 5 – 18yrs £1. Under fives and HWPS members free. Plus on Sunday morning we will be holding Pancake Day at the mill. From 11am there will be freshly cooked pancakes, tea, coffee and juice (small charge applies) until the batter runs out – so come early and join in the fun.

This weekend the mill is taking part in the city-wide Residents’ First Festival. It will be open on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th from 11am until 4pm. Admission will be free for York residents – please bring your library card or utility bill as proof of residence. Normal admission charges apply for non-residents.

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.

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.