Museums & Galleries · London
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
📍 SW19 5NR
Photo: Adrian Robson at English Wikipedia (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- See the windmill sails turning during scheduled weekends
- Exhibits on windmills, milling and local history
- Learn about the Scouting movement connection
- Explore via a downloadable digital guide app
- Join group tours or pre-arranged school visits
Wimbledon Windmill Museum is a small heritage museum housed inside a working windmill, with exhibits covering windmills and milling, local history and the Scouting movement. On selected weekends you can watch the sails turn as a Ranger releases the brake, usually for 30 to 45 minutes. It's open Sundays from 11am to 5pm during British Summertime, with free admission and donations welcomed; outside these times, group tours and school visits can be pre-booked on weekdays year-round. A digital guide app is available to explore beforehand. This makes it a good stop for families and history lovers, and with Wimbledon station 1.6 miles away and 269 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's easy to combine with a wider London visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Sundays 11am–5pm during British Summertime
- Booking
- Group tours and school visits bookable on weekdays year-round
- Time needed
- Sails turn for around 30–45 minutes when running
- Best for
- Visitors interested in windmill history and local heritage
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
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