Wimbledon Windmill Museum
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⭐ Highlights
Working Models & Demos
Interactive mechanisms turn abstract engineering into ‘I get it’ moments.See gears translate wind into flour.
📍 Ground and first floors
Windmills Beyond Wimbledon
Places the local mill in a wider global story of design and energy.A simple machine with many regional accents.
📍 Thematic displays and video room
Scouting Corner
Links the site to youth movement history, adding a social twist to the tech.From wind to ‘Scouting for Boys’—unexpected connections.
📍 Upper displays
Opening Hours
Sunday:
11:00 – 17:00
Saturday:
14:00 – 17:00
🤓 Fun Facts
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.
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