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The Great Britain Guide

Windmills · North East England

Fulwell Windmill

In or near Whitburn.

Free admission

Fulwell Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

Fulwell Windmill, windmills in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Seaburn · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fulwell Windmill is a historic windmill in the Scottish Lowlands — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Sunderland Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SR5.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Fulwell Windmill is a windmill located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Sunderland, postcode SR5. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in the Durham Coast SSSI.

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Coordinates
54.9284, -1.3900
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR5 1QB
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
Seaburn0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fulwell Windmill?
Fulwell Windmill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR5 1QB), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Fulwell Windmill?
Fulwell Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fulwell Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR5 1QB.
Is Fulwell Windmill a protected site?
Yes — Fulwell Windmill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Fulwell Windmill free to visit?
Yes, Fulwell Windmill is free to enter.
How do I get to Fulwell Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR5 1QB.