Wimbledon Windmill Museum

About Us

We are a small museum that showcases not only the iconic Wimbledon Windmill which has stood on the same spot for over 200 years, but tells the story of windmills and wind power. There are fascinating working models of windmills and hundreds of windmill-related artefacts. The museum has exhibits for both young and old, covering windmills and milling as well as local history and the Scouting movement. Opened in 1976 on the first floor only, the ground floor was still being used as accommodation for the Wimbledon Common Rangers. However, a Heritage Lottery Grant enabled the museum to be extended to both floors in 1999.

At least one hour should be allowed to see all the exhibits.

Admission is free

Our usual opening hours during British Summer Time are:

Saturday: 2pm – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Bank Holiday Mondays: 11am – 5pm

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The Windmill is situated at the end of Windmill Road on Wimbledon Common, just off the A219, which runs between Wimbledon and Putney town centres. It is close to the A3 (Kingston by-pass) which joins the A219 at the Tibbets Corner roundabout. Windmill Road is about half way between Wimbledon and Putney and the turn-off is marked with a white on brown sign.
By public transport the nearest stations are Wimbledon (District Line, Tram Link and main line trains) and Putney (main line) or East Putney (District Line). The stations are each about 1 1/2 miles from the windmill and the walk is up-hill, but the 93 bus links Wimbledon and Putney town centres with a stop at Windmill Road.
In addition, Tramlink runs from Croydon to Wimbledon station with extensions to Beckenham, Elmers End and New Addington.
Open to the general public at weekends during BST.
Pre-booked guided tours for schools and other groups.
Outreach programme of talks to local institutions.
Periodic events such as annual carol service.