A warm Wiltshire welcome awaits …..

Located at the eastern end of the Pewsey Vale, and at the heart of the Great West Way©, Wilton Windmill is open every year from Easter to the end of September on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 2pm to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm) when the windmill building is open for guided tours and you can visit the Granary. The shepherd’s hut shop, serving refreshments and gifts and providing a seating area, is also open at this time, as are the loos. You can visit the external Windmill site at any time – there is a picnic area with breath taking views across to the Downs and the building can be viewed from the outside.  The sunsets here are to die for and it's a fabulous dark sky area for star gazing. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead and pick up any mess before you leave. Wilton Windmill is in the middle of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a tranquil and stunning unspoilt landscape of rolling chalk downland, forests, woods and dales. With so much space and so few people, you could be forgiven for thinking you are the only ones on the downs! It is within walking distance of the Kennet & Avon Canal, Wilton Water and Crofton Beam Engines and is surrounded by pretty villages such as Wilton, Great Bedwyn and Shalbourne - all of which have pubs.  Just down the lane from the Windmill is The Swan Inn which is child and dog friendly, serves great food and local beers and has a garden and parking. The Windmill is run entirely by volunteers from the Wilton Windmill Society, so please make a contribution in the donation box by the gate when you visit.  You can also get involved by volunteering or becoming a member. While you are here, do make the most of the surrounding area too... click on the Visit Pewsey Vale website to discover ideas for walking and cycling in this beautiful and unique part of the world. We look forward to seeing you and hope that you enjoy your visit!