Midland Mills Open, BERKSWELL WINDMILL
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Directions Postcode CV7 7GY Map ref SP249759
Berkswell Windmill,Windmill Lane, Balsall Common, West Midlands CV7 7GY.
Near A452.
Description
Built in 1826 on the site of a postmill.
The most complete typical Warwickshire towermill, with neat brick tower, boat-shaped cap and endless winding chain.
Has sails and all internal machinery and tools for making flour and animal feed. Worked by wind until 1927,
then by engine until 1948. Restored 1973-5
Facilities
Light refreshments
Opening Dates & Times
Mon 24th March (Bank Holiday), Sat 10th May (National Mills Day), Sun 8th June, Sat 5th July, Mon 25th August (Bank Holiday), Sat 13th Sept (Heritage Day) and Sat 4th Oct.
12 noon to 4pm.
Groups by arrangement at other times.Tel: 01676-530085.
Admission Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.00, children 50p
Disabled Access Nearest mills
Avoncroft 19m
Charlecote 12m
Chesterton 12m
New Hall 14m
Events
Groups by arrangement
Contact Tel: 01676-530085.
