Bembridge Windmill (National Trust)

High Street
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO35 5SQ
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bembridgewindmill.htm

E-mail

bembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01983 873945

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

This grade I listed building is the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight, and is one of its best known landmarks. Built around 1700, its original machinery is still intact. The windmill has inspired many artists including J. M. W. Turner, with its glorious views across unspoilt countryside to the sea.

Venue Type:

Architecture centre, Industrial heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site

 Admission charges

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  • National Trust

High Street
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO35 5SQ
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bembridgewindmill.htm

E-mail

bembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01983 873945

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Windmill Tour

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bembridgewindmill.htm

Cross-curricular guided tours of the Mill learning about how it worked, suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2. It is the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight, and the original machinery is still intact.

How to obtain

Call 01983 873945 or email bembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

High Street
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO35 5SQ
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bembridgewindmill.htm

E-mail

bembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01983 873945

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Related teaching activities

Key stage 3 English, 1-2 lessons

En3 Writing

Imagine a crime that could take place at Bembridge windmill. Write your story, and try to create a real sense of place so that your readers can really imagine the windmill setting.

Key stage 2 geography, 1-2 lessons

Geographical enquiry and skills

Why are windmills designated as listed buildings? Using Bembridge Windmill as a starting point, research other listed windmills in England.

Key stage 2 geography 1 lesson

Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development

Hold a whole-class debate to discuss how the use of wind and waterpower can support sustainable development.

Key stage 2 geography, 1 lesson

Knowledge and understanding of places

Compare the traditional windmill structure of Bembridge Windmill with modern wind turbines. What are the main similarities and differences?

Key stage 2 maths, 1 lesson

Ma3 Shape, space and measure

The windmill is a landmark structure. Draw the different shapes that can be found in windmills. Which shapes recur in this type of structure?