Book a Windmill Tour
£5.00
Book a tour of Brixton Windmill to see the original wind-powered machinery and find out how it was once used to make stoneground flour.
On a tour of Brixton Windmill you will see two sets of millstones – the original wind-powered machinery, and the smaller stones installed by the Ashby family in 1902 that were driven by steam. Now they run on electricity and are used by our volunteer millers to produce Brixton Windmill flour.
The tour takes 30 minutes, and you must book in advance. All tours are accompanied by a trained guide. We are sorry but we are unable to give any refunds for bookings.
Accessibility
For full tours to the top floor there are narrow stairs. For visitors who are unable to climb stairs and steep ladders we have exhibition panels on the ground floor. There is also a video on the history of the windmill playing inside the Windmill Centre (fully accessible). Wheelchair users are able to access the ground floor of the Windmill and the Windmill Centre.
For visitors with any concerns regarding heights and ladders you are welcome to stay on the ground or first floor. Please make your tour guide aware and they can assist you.
Children less than 1.2 metres tall are not allowed in the windmill. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to book
First select a date, and a series of time slots will appear, showing the number of places available. Time slots in red are sold out. Select a time slot with places still available, choose the number of tickets, then click Book now.
If there are no places available for a full tour, we also run ‘turn up and go’ short tours throughout the afternoon on our open weekends.
See the internal workings on the first floor of the original mill, along with the now electric powered millstones and hear the fascinating story of the family who once owned the windmill.
- Booking is not required for short tours but be aware that entry is not guaranteed and you may have to queue.
- Children need to be able to climb the stairs unaided.
- Short Tours last 20 minutes.
- Last entry is 20 minutes before closing time.
