 | | Union Windmill, Cranbrook
Location
Grid reference - TQ 779 359
OS Sheet 188
Postcode - TN17 3AH
In the centre of Cranbrook, on the hill, in Benenden Road.
The tallest smock mill in England. This 7-storey windmill was built in 1814 and worked commercially until 1957. Dutch millwrights restored the mill in 1960, followed by major repairs by millwrights IJP in 2003. Milling takes place on open days, wind permitting. Owned by the Kent County Council and operated by Cranbrook Windmill Association. Free admission, donations welcome. Opening Times
April to September, Saturdays & Bank Holiday Mondays, 14.30 - 17.00. Easter weekend & National Mills Weekend, both days. May, July & August, also Sundays. Mid-July to August, also Wednesdays, 14.30 - 17.00.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday 14.30-17.00 and Sunday 14.30-17.00.
Sunday 9th: Cranbrook Flour Show, a fun competition for home bread makers, run on the lines of a traditional flower show.
There are seven classes of entry for home bread makers. Classes include machine and hand made breads, children's
and novelty shaped breads.
Enquiries
Wynn Tremenheere, 01580 712984.
Party bookings: Peggy Fryer, 01580 712256.
Email
bread@unionmill.org.uk
Website
www.unionmill.org.uk | |
