Bircham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Bircham Windmill stands in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields looking exactly as it did over 100 years ago. Nowadays, Bircham Mill is considered one of the best remaining Mills: it is the only windmill in working order in the area open to the public. Visitors can climb the five floors up to the fan stage and, on windy days, witness the sails and the milling machinery turning. Children can have a go at baking their own rolls or a mini-loaf (daily between 10am and 1pm.) There is a farm yard in the grounds where children can meet and feed the Falabella miniature horses, sheep and pygmy goats or cuddle the guinea pigs. The tea room serves homemade cakes, cream teas, lunches, pasties and rolls and has excellent baby facilities. They have a shop selling home baked cakes and bread. Also available is cycle hire for a full days adventure or just an hour of fun: Bikes are available to suit all the family, including burley trailers, tag alongs, child seats and all sizes of bikes (5 years +.) Helmet hire is available as is a back up service just in case. Open daily April-September. 10am-5pm.

We strongly recommend you ring Bircham Windmill before you set off on your family day out, to make sure they are open and to confirm admission prices. It may also be worth visiting the website for Bircham Windmill, www.birchamwindmill.co.uk, to see if there are any special events on the day for which you may have to book a ticket. Please also be aware that if Bircham Windmill hosts birthday parties, this may limit the access in the cafe/restaurant areas.

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