Windmill in UK Top 10 – says national magazine

Heage Windmill is ranked in the top 10 wind and water mills to visit in the UK. The list of mills is published in the May/June issue of the national women’s magazine YOURS. Significantly – we like to think – we have by far the largest photo!

This story was covered by the Derby Telegraph. To read the article, click here.

Heage Windmill is open every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April to the end of October, 11am to 4pm. For Admission Prices, Details of Group and School Visits and Where to Find us, click here >

In the early 19th century, Britain had 10,000 windmills. Heage Windmill experienced fluctuating fortunes until the Heage Windmill Society was formed in 1995. To discover Heage Windmill's history and how it was restored to working order, click here >

All our flour is stoneground at the windmill from wheat grown in this country and can normally be bought at the mill during visiting times, and at Bakewell Farmers' Markets every month. For more about our flour, click here >

Heage Windmill cannot operate without volunteers, so why not join us? To read more about the different ways you can help - as a miller, guide, working in the shop or helping out at the farmers' markets, click here >

Belper, GB		7^°C few clouds
Wind 12 mph, NW Humidity 84% Pressure 1.01 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
tue apr 16	9/4^°C	12 mph, WNW	84%	1.01 bar
wed apr 17	9/2^°C	12 mph, NW	84%	1.02 bar
thu apr 18	10/0^°C	3 mph, WSW	88%	1.02 bar
fri apr 19	11/9^°C	18 mph, WNW	90%	1.02 bar
sat apr 20	12/7^°C	2 mph, NNE	86%	1.03 bar

Please note the wind speed. If it is more than 5 or 6 mph, then normally the sails will be turning.