PIN The Wimbledon Windmill

Wimbledon Windmill Museum

The Windmill stands proudly in the middle of Wimbledon Common. There is a museum inside which opened in 1976 and visitors can learn all about the development and construction of windmills and how they worked.

Wimbledon Common comprises some 460 hectares although it is not officially considered a park despite numerous pedestrian walks and horse tracks. There is also a golf course which is available all year round. The place is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Conservation Area.

There is decent gift shop in the museum where you can buy some interesting souvenirs.The entrance to the museum is free but there is a charge for groups.There is also a large free car park available

How to get there

The Windmill is in the middle of the common. You can drive or take the 93 bus and get off at Parkside Hospital and walk 10 minutes to get there.

Triptide Thoughts

This venue was part of our walk from Putney to Wimbledon ending up with a great pub lunch in the Dog and Fox.

Opening times

The Wimbledon windmill is open only weekends the Saturday from 2pm to 5pm, the Sunday from 11am to 5pm and bank holiday Monday from 11am to 5pm.

Owner

Déborah Casolaro

Hello, my name is Déborah, I am a french student in international trade in south of france and I am starting an internship at Triptide. I chose London because I always dreamed to visit London I think it's a beautiful place. I practice horse riding, ...