Windmills · East Midlands
The Windmill
In or near Blidworth.
The Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newstead · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Windmill is a historic windmill in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Sherwood Forest parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newstead, about 7.0 km away. Postcode area NG21.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Windmill is a memorial dedicated to Sergeant Major Matthew Clay, who played a significant role during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly at the Battle of Waterloo. The memorial features a lectern with a panel that includes a painting and biographical information about Clay's life and military service.
Place summary
The Windmill is a historic windmill located in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands. This structure is notable for its traditional design and significance within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0956, -1.1266
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Blidworth
- Postcode
- NG21 0QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sherwood Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Newstead — 7 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w838936767 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Windmill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Windmill?
- The Windmill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG21 0QX), in the parish of Blidworth.
- What is The Windmill?
- The Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Newstead, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG21 0QX.
- Is The Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, The Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Newstead, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG21 0QX.