Windmills · East of England
Dereham Windmill
In or near Swanton Morley.
Dereham Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Graham Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dereham Windmill is a historic windmill in Norfolk, East of England — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area NR20.
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Official information
Dereham Windmill is a historic 19th-century windmill that has been restored as a museum and exhibition space. Visitors can learn about the milling process and explore the extensive grounds, which are dog-friendly and connected to local walks.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dereham Windmill is a windmill located in Dereham, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wensum SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6774, 0.9621
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Dereham
- Postcode
- NR20 3UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 1 km
- Opening
- Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Official site
- www.derehamwindmill.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w368121298 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dereham Windmill?
- Dereham Windmill is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 3UP), in the parish of Dereham.
- What is Dereham Windmill?
- Dereham Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dereham Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 3UP.
- Is Dereham Windmill a protected site?
- Yes — Dereham Windmill is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dereham Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Dereham Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dereham Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 3UP.