Name: Horsey Windpump
Rating: 5.0

Horsey Windpump

Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 4EE, UK

1-99 Years

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Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape, a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside an opportunity not to be missed.

Having been stood still and silent for over 75 years since 1943 when it was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life and is now complete with a winding cap and turning sails bringing a whole new visitor experience to this wonderful Grade II* Listed Building.

Price starts from £8.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £4.00 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £12.00 for Family(1 adult and 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Horsey Windpump: Explore the history of Horsey Windpump and climb the 61 steps to the top. Last entry: 15 minutes before the listed closing time. Balcony open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays (weather-permitting).
Orchard: Eight different varieties of local apples are grown in our orchard. This peaceful haven is filled with blossom in spring and is used for our family events.
Wildlife Garden: The sensory wildlife garden and pond area bursts with colour in summer, attracting many different types of bees and butterflies. You might be lucky enough to see a Swallowtail here.
Horsey Mere: Take in sweeping views across Horsey Mere, one of the more northerly broads of the Norfolk Broads network, and a haven for wildlife.
Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve: An area of low-lying grazing marshes near Martham, this is an important wetland habitat for wading and water birds. Access via guided walks only.
Stay: Stay in one of one of our characterful barn conversions accommodating 3 to 6 people. Horsey Barns are ideally situated for beautiful walks across the water meadows, sand dunes, and Horsey beach.
Things to do at Horsey Windpump: Recently restored, Horsey Windpump is the youngest and largest windpump to be found in the Norfolk Broads. For those that make it to the top, you will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular views in the area.
Family activities at Horsey Windpump: Plan a day full of fun and adventure at Horsey Windpump. Whatever your children are interested in, you’ll find plenty of ways to inspire their natural curiosity.
Discover Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve: Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve is a haven for wetland birds and an abundance of other wildlife. You can visit by signing up for one of our regular guided walks.
Top trails: Horsey Windpump and Estate walk, Horsey Windpump and beach walk, Horsey Beach and village circular walk
Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape, a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside an opportunity not to be missed.
Having been stood still and silent for over 75 years since 1943 when it was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life and is now complete with a winding cap and turning sails bringing a whole new visitor experience to this wonderful Grade II* Listed Building.
On site is also a café selling light refreshments, drinks, ice creams and snacks. With outdoor seating available, you can relax and watch the Windpump’s sails go round (on selected days, weather permitting) or the world go by.
Horsey, where the Broads meet the coast, is unrivalled as a place providing views into this mysterious broadland landscape of Norfolk. This remote location is secluded and famed for its internationally important wildlife, from the over-wintering wildfowl frequenting Horsey Mere to the Swallowtail butterfly, the very essence of a summer on the Broads. A great place for walking and bird watching, throughout the seasons.

Facilities

Parking: Car park at Horsey Windpump is open dawn until dusk. Free for National Trust members, please scan your membership card to obtain your ticket. £4 for four hours, £6 all day and £8 for campervans for non-National Trust members.
Food & Drinks: The café is open daily April - October.
Toilet: Open dawn until dusk. Accessible toilet available.
Dogs allowed: Dogs welcome around the site, on leads only. Please note we do not allow dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs) inside the windpump.

What to see

History of Horsey Windpump: Horsey Windpump has had a dramatic history. It’s survived floods, a lightning strike, a collapse, storms and gale force winds. Standing on the site of previous mills, Horsey Windpump is the youngest and one of the largest windpumps on the Norfolk Broads. Discover more about its history.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/horsey-windpump/history-of-horsey-windpump

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £8.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free: £4.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £20.00
1 adult, 3 children: £12.00

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/horsey-windpump#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Car Park: Dawn - Dusk
Café: Closed
Please note, last entry to the windpump is 15 minutes before closing time. The balcony is open on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays (weather-permitting). Overnight parking/camping is not permitted.

Address: Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 4EE, UK

Post Code: NR29 4EE

Council: North Norfolk

County: Norfolk

By road: Horsey Windpump is on the B1159.
Parking: Car park at Horsey Windpump is open dawn until dusk. Free for National Trust members, please scan your membership card to obtain your ticket. £4 for four hours, £6 all day and £8 for campervans for non-National Trust members.