Welcome to Little Marton Windmill
Little Marton Windmill is a well known landmark.
It is familiar to millions of travellers due to its location on the principal main road into Blackpool, just by the end of the M55 motorway.
Relatively few however know the story of the mill, or its place in local history.
Recently, with co-operation between Blackpool Council and The Friends of Little Marton Windmill, it has become possible to view the interior of the mill, and the remaining original machinery, whilst enjoying a unique exhibition depicting the story of windmills across the Fylde.
The story is told of how the mill was saved into preservation as a memorial to popular local author Allen Clarke, was adopted by the town council, and eventually opened to the public by the Friends group.
Day Trips & School Tours
The Friends of little Marton Windmill are happy to open the mill for private visits, by prior arrangement. Our heritage displays are normally in place throughout the spring and until late autumn. Light refreshments can be arranged if desired.If you wish to organise such a visit, please contact us, initially through this website, and we will come back to you.
Check Out Our Latest Events;
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In view of the ongoing problems caused by the COVID 19, it has been decided that Little Marton Windmill will not open to visitors during 2020.
This decision has been taken reluctantly, but is believed to be in the best interests of both potential visitors and volunteer guides. Adequate social distancing would be impossible in the limited confines of the building.
This action is believed to be in line with the majority of visitor hosting windmills in the UK.
It is anticipated that the mill will be able to open again in the Spring of 2021.
Our social meetings have also been abandoned.
Please watch this website and our Facebook page for news.
NOTICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS GROUP
Members of the Friends of Little Marton Windmill who have paid their 2020 subscription are advised that this payment will also cover 2021. We recognise that a significant number often pay at the group AGM, which was of course cancelled. Those who haven’t yet paid may do so by contacting Jon Harrison, our membership secretary at jazz222mill@gmail.com
Alternately payment may be deferred until Spring 2021. We will not cancel your membership or take you off our mailing list.
Visit our Grade II listed mill, featuring;
-
- Exhibition of Fylde Windmills history.
-
- See the original 19th century machinery.
-
- Learn how windmills work.
- Enjoy a guided tour.
Tea or coffee included in the entrance fee. Ice cream, crisps, souvenirs etc. are available.
Open days are Sundays, 11.00am until 16.00pm, last entry 15.30pm. There is an adult entry charge of £2.00, including refreshments Children are admitted free but must be accompanied.
