Visit us…
Visit us for a great family day out! Although Wilton Windmill is the top of a hill and can be seen from miles around, it can actually be quite difficult to find once you are closer to the mill. When you come along the lane (Wilton Hill), once you get to a layby, you have reached the entrance to the Windmill.
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The Windmill itself is set off the lane and is hidden from view at the entrance by trees and hedges. A short walk down the gravel track, turn right and there it is in all its glory! If you still cant’t find it, what3words will get you there! ///text.chiefs.rave
Opening times...
The windmill is open 2pm and 5pm for guided tours every Sunday from Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in September.
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The shepherd’s hut shop, granary and the toilet are also open at these times.
Outside these hours, you are welcome to visit us and view the Windmill and the Granary from the outside – please note that the shop will not be open but the toilet is available at all times.
It’s a fabulous dark sky area around the mill if you fancy watching the stars on a clear night.
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We have a lovely picnic area which you can use at any time during the day, apart from on special event days or Open Days
Dogs are very welcome, but please keep them on a lead and pick up any mess before you leave.
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Wilton Windmill is in the middle of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a tranquil 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 one on the downs!
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From the mill you are within walking distance of the Kennet & Avon Canal, Wilton Water and Crofton Beam Engines. It's 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.
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Volunteers from the Wilton Windmill Society operate the open day rotas and raise funds to maintain the mill. Any financial contribution towards its maintenance are really appreciated and can be left in the donation box by the gate when you visit. You can also get involved by volunteering or becoming a member.
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While you are at the mill, be sure to 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!
By Car
Wilton Windmill is located on the edge of the village of Wilton, near Marlborough (not Salisbury!) off the A338 between Hungerford and Burbage in Wiltshire.The postcode for satnav purposes is SN8 3SW.
By Bus
By Train
There is just one service that takes you to The Swan Inn in the middle of Wilton village and that is Route 211 which runs between Marlborough and Hungerford.
Another service, Wiltshire Connect 120 operates between Marlborough and Hungerford and will take you as close as Great Bedwyn.
The windmill is easily accessed by rail, either from the West Country or from London and Reading in the east, using the Great Western Railway service which runs between London Paddington and Penzance. You should get off at Bedwyn Station, from where you can walk or cycle the 3.5km to the mill. There are some hills! You can also walk from Great Bedwyn along the towpath then turn left at Crofton Crossing up the Roman Road.