Wimbledon Windmill

A Grade II listed windmill on Wimbledon Common. The only museum about windmills, milling, local history PLUS the Scouting movement ans...Wombles!

[Ray Armfield @KentWomble]

If you’ve been following the ‘End of the Line’ series by @geofftech and wondering where Wimbledon was, yes the best has been saved until last and @WWindmillMuseum gets a mention! https://t.co/Tuh3orK3Id

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

We will be hosting an exciting family picnic inviting everyone, wherever you live, to come along for our Pop-Up Picnic and, if you can, to bring a little extra bread, cake or other bakery item that proudly represents traditional food in your community.
https://t.co/iok1EdVP9P

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

During the winter months we are open for Private and Group Tours. Visits can be arranged on weekdays throughout the year by telephone on 020 8947 2825 o

Looking forward to seeing you when we reopen for everyone on Sat 1st April 2023

[Anna O'Neill @Annareporting]

The sails on the Wimbledon are facing northeast today. Here's the spur wheel in action inside. @writtenbysalma @BBCRadioLondon

[BBC Radio London @BBCRadioLondon]

Thanks to Wimbledon Windmill trustee Asif Malik for taking ⁦@Annareporting⁩ round today for our Breakfast Show!

[Anna O'Neill @Annareporting]

Lots of well-known English phrases come from the world of milling: 'show me your mettle', 'top dog and underdog' and 'rule of thumb' all originated from mills! @writtenbysalma @BBCRadioLondon

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Not long to go - we re-open to everyone on Saturday 1st April....looking forward to an exciting year with the Coronation and, of course, our wonderful Wombles.

Available for Private & Group Tours throughout the year - call us on 020 8947 2825

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

@MatthewMarks42 Great to see. Thanks for sharing with us!

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

We plan to open normally again in spring 2022

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Due to Covid 19 we will remain closed for the rest of the season. We are a small museum, relying exclusively on volunteers to open the Windmill and greet our visitors. We have taken this decision to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers.

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

The final film from @WimbledonCommon film festival looks at this unique environments ability to help tackle climate change

[Wimbledon and Putney Commons @WimPutCommons]

Digital Film Festival - Film 7 - Our Future - We finish our series of short films by looking to the future – of the Commons and of our planet. Learn how our peat bogs can help tackle climate change with our Defra-appointed Conservator, Oliver Bennett.

https://t.co/81hvGzs5AQ

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Very excited to share 4th film from @WimbledonCommon is all about our Windmill and iconic landmark on the Common.

[Wimbledon and Putney Commons @WimPutCommons]

DIGITAL MINI FILM FESTIVAL – FILM 4. For many people the @WWindmillMuseum is the icon of the Commons. Find out more about this amazing building from one of the people who knows it best - Asif Malik, Chairman of the Wimbledon Windmill Museum Trustees.

https://t.co/yv5pacd9aG

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Day 3 of the @WimbledonCommon Film Festival looks at the incredible nature and habitats throughout the Commons. These films celebrate the masterplan produced with funding from @HeritageFundUK that will allow future generations to benefit from everything the Commons has to offer.

[Wimbledon and Putney Commons @WimPutCommons]

Continuing the celebrations of our 150th anniversary and the development of the new masterplan, today we share the third in the series of films - exploring the Commons’ incredible habitats with our Conservation and Engagement Officer, Peter Haldane.

https://t.co/i4hwYv9zlA

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Learn more about @WimbledonCommon in Day 2 of the mini film festival. Today's video showcases the history of this special place.

[Wimbledon and Putney Commons @WimPutCommons]

Continuing the celebrations of our 150th anniversary and the development of the new masterplan, today we are sharing the second in the series of films showcasing the Commons which tells the story of the site’s extraordinary history.

https://t.co/M3pG7DSqzX

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

This week we'll be sharing @WimbledonCommon short films festival celebrating 150 years of the Commons. Day 1 features an introduction to the Commons from Diane Mills, Chairman of the Commons Conservators

[Wimbledon and Putney Commons @WimPutCommons]

As the Commons reach their 150th anniversary we are celebrating this and our new masterplan by launching a series of short films. Released over seven days each tells a different story of the Commons and the people who help make them special. View here:
https://t.co/Clb87MZpoE

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

We are looking for a new Treasurer, reporting to the board of trustees, to manage the financial affairs of the charity, using their skills to contribute to our strategic future. No trustee experience required - this is a volunteer role. Apply to: [email protected]

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Do you love the iconic Wimbledon Windmill as a focal point of the Common and the UK's only museum dedicated to windmills? Why not take an active part as a trustee in conserving our heritage? Interested in joining the executive team? Then contact us: [email protected]

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Here’s our honorary curator Norman Plastow, now in his tenth decade, trying out one of our new hand sanitisers.

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

Wimbledon Windmill wants to say a very big thank you to everyone who plays the #NationalLottery. Times are still tough, but #ThanksToYou and a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been able to make vital improvements so we can safely re-open as soon as possible.

[Wimbledon Windmill @WWindmillMuseum]

If you are a Strictly fan you'll have seen Cara and Aljaz at the Windmill this evening. Let's hope its magic rubs off on them! Of course we wish the best of luck to all the contestants.