Drapers Windmill
Drapers Windmill
Windmill
A black smock mill built in 1845 by John Holman, and last worked by wind in the early 1930s. Restored to working order by the Drapers Windmill Trust. A Crossley gas engine runs the mill on days when there is little or no wind. Flour milled for demonstration only. Owned by Kent County Council. Souvenir shop & small museum.
Photograph © Nigel Cox under this ...
Location
TR 362 700
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In St Peter's footpath, off College Road, on S edge of town.
Contact
Do you own or look after this mill? Contact us
Opening Times:
5th June to 25th September, Sundays only, 2pm to 4pm.
Also open Easter Sunday and for National Mills Weekend (see below) and for both weekends of Heritage Open Days: 2pm to 4pm Saturdays and 2pm to 4pm Sundays.
Parties at other times by arrangement.
Additional Information:
Managed by Drapers Windmill Trust.
Tel: 07985 147563/ E: enquiries@draperswindmill.org.uk
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