Marsh Mill Windmill, Thornton
Marsh Mill Windmill,
Marsh Mill Village,
Fleetwood Road North,
Thornton-Cleveleys,
Lancashire, FY5 4AB
Marsh Mill (Grade II*) was built by Ralph Slater in 1794, a Fylde Millwright. The Mill is one of the tallest in Europe, and stands at a height of…
Marsh Mill (Grade II*) was built by Ralph Slater in 1794, a Fylde Millwright. The Mill is one of the tallest in Europe, and stands at a height of 70ft (21.5m). One of the tallest on the Fylde Coast. Marsh Mill is typical of Fylde windmills, being broad with tapered sails and the top is tarred and shaped like an upturned boat.
Until 1922 Marsh Mill was a working windmill producing wheatflour for bread, crushed barley for animal feed, rye flour and oatmeal. In 1928 the first two floors were used as a tea shop. Today, the Mill with its working machinery offers a unique introduction to milling of a bygone age. During Heritage Open Days the sails will turn for the event.
Guided tours to the public are available for free during Heritage Open Days. Tours give a real insight into the history and engineering of the mill.
Marsh Mills Sails will turn for the event and there will be children's activities on the ground floor
Opening Times
- Saturday 8 September: 1030-1630
- Sunday 9 September: 1030-1630
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
An historic windmill built in 1794. There is no wheelchair access above the ground floor but lot of interpretation about the mill on that floor exists for those with limited or no mobility.
The stairs become gradually steeper the higher up it goes and it becomes more difficult to ascend for visitors with any health or mobility issues.
Additional information
Max 5 people per tour/session. There are no toilets on the mill premises but there are a number of coffee shops next to the mill for the purchase or refreshments, and all of which will have toilet facilities.
Directions
The windmill itself is a big landmark and has 4 big red sails. The sails will be turning on the day.
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