The only operating windmill in Wessex, set in a stunning dark sky location in the heart of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire.
The North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust is raising funds for its vital work in the Downs for community and conservation projects and Wilton Windmill is delighted to support this worthwhile charity. There is one fabulous prize for this online raffle … Read More
An antique winnower has been installed as part of the display in the Granary. Originally from France, this machine came from an antiques arcade in Staffordshire. Similar machines were made in this country and many more in the USA. A … Read More
The Granary which we have moved from Lackham College Museum to Wilton Windmill over the winter months, is now completed. There are some internal display items which are still being installed, but the building work is completed. We are thrilled … Read More
Part of The Granary project, Adam Follon Master Thatcher Ltd did the beautiful thatch – the crowning glory of The Granary. Project team: Adam Follon Tom Scarlett Daniel Compton Call 01962 622258 or 07990 540837 Email enquiries@adamfollon.com
Part of The Granary Project, MDJ BUILDING Conservation and Restoration Brickwork rebuilt all the brickwork on The Granary. Project team: Matt Jones Alex Jones Nick Clifford Mike Jones
McCurdy & Co project managed and performed the build elements of The Granary project. They were craftsmen and consultants on the project and historic timber frame reconstruction specialists. Project team: Dominic Barrington-Groves (Overall project coordinator) Aaron Webb Chris Demou Justin … Read More
In 2016, Wilton Windmill was given old tools and farming equipment from Lackham College Museum. The museum was closing down as it was housed in damp and unsafe buildings with no possibility of financial assistance and so they were looking … Read More
On 15th March 2017, the renovated sails came back to Wilton Windmill. The day started with thick mist, but gradually the sun burned it off, and we had a perfect sunny day – and virtually windless. There was an early … Read More
Following the removal of the sails in August 2016, they were delivered to our millwrights at Mapledurham (near Reading) to be totally renovated – the first renovation since the original restoration in the 1970s. There were four sets of sails … Read More
After 40 years exposed to the elements, the sails were removed for restoration. On Monday 8th August 2016, our millwrights Owlsworth IJP started loosening the bolts and preparing the sails for removal. They then returned on the Tuesday at 6am … Read More