Visiting Shirley Windmill
STOP PRESS! WE HOPE TO RE-OPEN THE MILL AGAIN, STARTING IN AUGUST 2022.
Please visit this page again from time to time, as we will have further details of dates and times etc. shortly.
Shirley Windmill is located in Postmill Close, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5DY,
about 2 miles from East Croydon station.
For maps and travel information, please see our finding us
page.
Open Days in 2021
|
Event |
Date |
Opening Times |
|
National Mills Day |
16 May |
CANCELLED |
|
Open Day |
6 June |
CANCELLED |
|
Open Day |
4 July |
CANCELLED |
| Open Day |
1 August |
CANCELLED |
| London Open House Day |
5 September |
CANCELLED |
|
Open Day |
3 October |
CANCELLED |
| |
|
|
Sadly we have had to cancel all Open Days in 2021. We hope we will be back to normal operation by the beginning of the 2022 season, and would very much like to welcome visitors again to Shirley Windmill.
The last guided tour of the day starts at 4pm — visitors are advised to come
early to avoid disappointment!
From time to time, special events for visitors to enjoy are arranged by
The Friends of Shirley Windmill.
They are also pleased to arrange group visits to the
mill for those who are unable to attend on normal Open Days.
We look forward to welcoming you to the mill!
Last Year’s Open Days
We unfortunately had to cancel every Open Day last season due to the Covid 19 situation, so for the first time since we opened over 25 years ago we were unable to have any visitors for the whole season.
Guided tours
Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation
and principal features of Shirley Windmill. The tour takes between 45–60 minutes
to complete, though this can vary, depending largely on the agility of the group
— and the number of questions they fire at their guide!
After the tour, visitors can relax and enjoy their refreshments from our Visitor
Centre in convivial surroundings on our little “village green” around the mill.
Accessibility
There are steep stairs to climb in the mill, so visitors must be able to manage
these without undue difficulty, though there is plenty to see on the Ground Floor
too, for those unable to climb stairs. “Sensible” shoes are best, and long skirts
are not recommended.
Admission charges
There is no charge for visitors, though donations to help with the Friends’ expenses
are welcome.