Bembridge Windmill

The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight is also one of the Island’s most iconic images, and was even painted by Turner. Bembridge Windmill was built around 1700 and last operated in 1913, it still has most of its original machinery intact.

Steep stairs lead to the very top of the mill and from there you can follow the milling process back down through the four floors.

Just in case exploring the windmill is not enough to keep young children occupied, look out for the little felted mice hidden all around the windmill and will tell you the story of the mill through their eyes.

Look high and low and see if you can spy a baby mouse and even a pig.The team at Visitor Reception will give you a torch to help you find them, as some are very well hidden within the dark nooks and crannies of the mill.

Several footpaths pass the windmill, making it a good place to either start your walk from or to visit as you go by. In season, the visitor reception sells hot and cold drinks and ice creams, so it’s also a useful refreshment stop.