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Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dandy Mill

In or near Brotherton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Dandy Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

Dandy Mill, windmills in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Monkhill · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dandy Mill is a historic windmill in Yorkshire — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area WF8.

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Place summary

Dandy Mill is a windmill located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Wakefield. It is a notable example of industrial heritage in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.7018, -1.2936
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF8 2JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Monkhill0.8 km

Sources

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wooden Faces

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King's Tower

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St Clement's Chapel

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Where to eat & stay near Dandy Mill

Places to stay

Fryston Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5734216📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oakland Hill Estate

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Wentbridge House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2281010📷 6

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wentbridge Hotel

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Static caravan in Nostell Priory Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 5490126📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Holiday Park

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Oulton Hall Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6986748📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oulton Hall Hotel

Oulton Hall Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

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Agbrigg Common - geograph.org.uk - 5958181📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Heath Common Travelers Site

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Farm building, Scalm Park Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2413830📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Scalm Park

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Places to eat & drink

The Horse Vaults Public House, Horsefair - geograph.org.uk - 4190496📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Horse Vaults Public House

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The Ponty Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 7703072📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Green Dragon Public House

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Barracks Business Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6019211📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Barracks

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Ye Olde Fish Shop in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 7835576📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Commercial

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The Old Tree Inn, Kippax High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7835584📷 5

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Old Tree Inn

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The Moorgate, a Sam Smith's Pub in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 2267761📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dandy Mill?
Dandy Mill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 2JZ), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is Dandy Mill?
Dandy Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dandy Mill?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 2JZ.
Is Dandy Mill free to visit?
Yes, Dandy Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Dandy Mill?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 2JZ.