Wimbledon Windmill Museum

A compact volunteer-run museum inside a 19th-century windmill on Wimbledon Common, explaining milling and wind power with hands-on models.

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Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Interactive mechanisms turn abstract engineering into ‘I get it’ moments.

See gears translate wind into flour.

Follow the power path: sails → gearing → stones—point to each stage.

📍 Ground and first floors

Places the local mill in a wider global story of design and energy.

A simple machine with many regional accents.

Spot three differences between post, tower and smock mills on display panels.

📍 Thematic displays and video room

Links the site to youth movement history, adding a social twist to the tech.

From wind to ‘Scouting for Boys’—unexpected connections.

Ask a volunteer for their favourite local scouting anecdote tied to the mill.

📍 Upper displays

Run by passionate volunteers who demonstrate mechanisms and answer questions—donations keep it turning.
The compact footprint means you can pair a museum visit with a walk or picnic on Wimbledon Common.
Exhibits include models you can operate, making it especially good for families and STEM-curious visitors.