Drapers Windmill

This 19th century Smock Mill was rescued from dereliction and restored by volunteers in the early 1970s. It was built by Holman's of Canterbury, in about 1850, and was originally one of a pair at the site along St Peter's Footpath. As well as a tour of the mill, there is a small museum and workshop. The Drapers Windmill Trust opens the windmill freely to the public on Sundays, May to September, 2-4pm. To visit at other times please contact enquiries@draperswindmill.org.uk. Booking can be available at short notice, especially when volunteers are onsite. Your Windmill needs You - As currently one of the few mills operating in Kent, the wind is not enough - they need people willing to learn to run the sweeps (sails), grind the grain, run their 100 year old Crossley auxiliary gas engine and share this wonderful resource with visitors. Please get in touch or drop in for a visit! They look forward to welcoming you soon! Access Information: There are six easy steps at the entrance to the windmill. There is a CCTV monitor display and history film at the ground floor level, for those unable to climb the steep stairs to the upper floors. Toilet available; although the door is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, the facilities themselves are currently not fully accessible. KCC and the Trust are working to improve this.