Name: Wilton Windmill
Rating: 5.0

Wilton Windmill

Hill Barn Cottages, Wilton, Marlborough SN8 3SW, UK

1-99 Years

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Wilton Windmill, Visit us for a great family day out! Although Wilton Windmill is the top of a hill and can be seen from miles around, it can actually be quite difficult to find once you are closer to the mill. When you come along the lane (Wilton Hill), once you get to a layby, you have reached the entrance to the Windmill.

The Windmill itself is set off the lane and is hidden from view at the entrance by trees and hedges. Outside these hours, you are welcome to visit us and view the Windmill and the Granary from the outside. We have a lovely picnic area which you can use at any time during the day, apart from on special event days or Open Days.

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.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Granary: Completed in 2019, the Granary building now homes a small museum of rural history, including a collection of old photos of the Windmill, historic artefacts (many from Lackham College of Agriculture Museum) related to sowing, growing and harvesting grain, a wonderful old glass-fronted display cabinet with around 50 samples of grain and ancient grass varieties (also from Lackham). The building also provide more space from which to run our Education Programme when local schools visit the Windmill.
Visit us for a great family day out! Although Wilton Windmill is the top of a hill and can be seen from miles around, it can actually be quite difficult to find once you are closer to the mill. When you come along the lane (Wilton Hill), once you get to a layby, you have reached the entrance to the Windmill.
The Windmill itself is set off the lane and is hidden from view at the entrance by trees and hedges. A short walk down the gravel track, turn right and there it is in all its glory!

Facilities

Parking: Parking facilities for 2 coaches or a dozen or so cars is available in the layby on the lane opposite the main gates to the Windmill site. When the Windmill is open (and on Open Days) parking is available in the field next to the windmill site, via the gateway next to the main Windmill entrance. Please remember to take valuables with you and not to leave them in the car as unfortunately thieves are known to target this area. There is a level gravel track leading from the lane to the windmill field.
Toilets: Toilet is available at all times.
Dogs: Dogs are very welcome, but please keep them on a lead and pick up any mess before you leave.

What to see

Events:
A Knight to Remember' - Murder Mystery and Hog Roast: The team at Smoke & Mirrors will be bringing their very popular murder mystery evening to Wilton Windmill again in 2026. This year it’s a Medieval themed extravaganza, “A Knight to Remember”, so polish up your armour, clean up your kirtles and put the date in your diary. Booking opens March 2026!

For more information please visit: https://www.wiltonwindmill.co.uk/what-s-on

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

The windmill is open for guided tours on every Sunday from Easter Sunday, to the last Sunday in September between 2pm and 5pm.

Address: Hill Barn Cottages, Wilton, Marlborough SN8 3SW, UK

Post Code: SN8 3SW

Council: Wiltshire

County: Wiltshire

By Car: Wilton Windmill is located on the edge of the village of Wilton, near Marlborough (not Salisbury!) off the A338 between Hungerford and Burbage in Wiltshire.The postcode for satnav purposes is SN8 3SW.
By Bus: There is just one service that takes you to The Swan Inn in the middle of Wilton village and that is Route 211 which runs between Marlborough and Hungerford.
By Train: The windmill is easily accessed by rail, either from the West Country or from London and Reading in the east, using the Great Western Railway service which runs between London Paddington and Penzance. You should get off at Bedwyn Station, from where you can walk or cycle the 3.5km to the mill. There are some hills! You can also walk from Great Bedwyn along the towpath then turn left at Crofton Crossing up the Roman Road.
Parking: Parking facilities for 2 coaches or a dozen or so cars is available in the layby on the lane opposite the main gates to the Windmill site. When the Windmill is open (and on Open Days) parking is available in the field next to the windmill site, via the gateway next to the main Windmill entrance. Please remember to take valuables with you and not to leave them in the car as unfortunately thieves are known to target this area. There is a level gravel track leading from the lane to the windmill field.