Welcome to the
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
The museum has exhibits for both young and old, covering windmills and milling as well as local history and the Scouting movement. Opened in 1976 on the first floor only, the ground floor was still being used as accommodation for the Wimbledon Common Rangers. However a Heritage Lottery Grant enabled the museum to be extended to both floors in 1999.
Watch the Sails go round!
Our iconic windmill sails will be turning at specific weekends (every 5 weeks).
We regularly need to turn the Windmill sails to make sure everything is still working and nothing has seized up. At 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday, one of the WPCC Rangers will be up in the roof and releasing the brake so the sails go round! Only for a short time - 30 to 45 mins max, depending on the wind (of course!)
We have caveats - if there's no wind then it becomes a manual turning so that will reduce the time we see the sails moving. And if there are any incidents on the common the Ranger will be delayed - but - all things being equal, 2pm is a hopeful guesstimate.
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Sep
Oct
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Dec
8th/9th
12th/13th
17th/18th
21st/22nd
26th/27th
2PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Windmill Museum Opening Hours
Sundays, 11am–5pm, during British Summertime (this year until Sunday 25 October 2026)
Admission is free
Donations are at your discretion (but very gratefully received!) and can be provided as cash, card, or via this page.
Please check our Facebook or Instagram for any unforeseen changes.
Group Tours & School Visits
Outside these hours, including throughout winter, we're closed to walk-in visitors — but pre-arranged Group Tours and School visits can be booked on weekdays all year round.
Get in touch to arrange one (see what's included).
Digital Guide
Download the Arts and Culture App and explore the museum in the palm of your hand. We'd recommend doing this before you come to the windmill - the WiFi around the common isn't the strongest!
The app has 1000++ world wide expert-curated content and guides to museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces. Including us! Learn more...
Join Us!
Volunteering with us provides an excellent opportunity to give back to the local community while indulging your passion for history and heritage. Learn more about the benefits you get when you volunteer with us.
You'll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals, welcome visitors, and make their experience unforgettable. Our Museum offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in wind power or the families who once called the Windmill home. With a commitment of just three hours a month and social events, it's easy to get involved and make a difference.
Life in the day....
We're a friendly bunch and you'll pair up with another volunteer you can expect to:
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Meet & greet visitors - inspire them with how the mill works and stories of the past
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Run the desk & shop
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Become a local expert
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Be part of fundraising initiatives and events
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Indulge in Womble-spotting
From as little as 3 hours a month & only during the summer - we provide all training & guidance.
Fancy finding out more? Drop us a note and we'll get straight back to you or pop into the Windmill and chat to one of the volunteers there.
Find us on Wimbledon and Putney Commons. 1,140 acres of countryside amidst the urban surroundings of Wimbledon, Putney and Kingston-upon-Thames. Run by a charity, the commons are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.
Please support Wimbledon Windmill
Wimbledon Windmill and the museum rely on visitor donations.
If you would like to support the Windmill, your donation will help support:
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upkeep for our collections
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building maintenance
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our tours
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learning activities.
You can help us to keep going by making a donation. If you would like to help us, you can donate securely online.
With our thanks
Wimbledon Windmill