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08 May 2012
Support your local Windmill!
Whether you’ve been there before or it’s on your list of places to visit, National Mills Open Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012 is the perfect excuse to explore the Rayleigh Windmill.
Rochford District Council is celebrating National Mills Weekend by inviting visitors to celebrate the UK's milling heritage by visiting the Windmill. There are free guided tours where you will discover its long history as well as the milling process.
The two day event will see the return of the popular Sails in the Wind Exhibition, including a special display of various windmill related items.
The Chairman of Rochford District Council, Councillor Simon Smith said: “I’ve visited Rayleigh Windmill many times and there has always been something new to experience, it really is a hidden gem of south Essex. National Mills Weekend is a great opportunity to celebrate this treasured landmark within our District”.
The Rayleigh Windmill has also recently retained its Quality Assured Visitor Attraction accreditation from Visit England for the third year in a row.
In their report, Visit England, the national body that assesses visitor attractions throughout the country, praised the warm welcome offered by the volunteers as well as their enthusiasm and knowledge.
The Windmill opening hours will be 1pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free of charge.
For more information on Rayleigh Windmill and the exhibitions at the Windmill please contact Rochford District Council Leisure Team on 01702 546366. Please check the website before visiting as the Windmill is sometimes closed for private events www.rochford.gov.uk/windmill
For more information about National Mills Open weekend visit http://www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk/nmw.htm
Support your local Windmill!
Whether you’ve been there before or it’s on your list of places to visit, National Mills Open Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012 is the perfect excuse to explore the Rayleigh Windmill.
Rochford District Council is celebrating National Mills Weekend by inviting visitors to celebrate the UK's milling heritage by visiting the Windmill. There are free guided tours where you will discover its long history as well as the milling process.
The two day event will see the return of the popular Sails in the Wind Exhibition, including a special display of various windmill related items.
The Chairman of Rochford District Council, Councillor Simon Smith said: “I’ve visited Rayleigh Windmill many times and there has always been something new to experience, it really is a hidden gem of south Essex. National Mills Weekend is a great opportunity to celebrate this treasured landmark within our District”.
The Rayleigh Windmill has also recently retained its Quality Assured Visitor Attraction accreditation from Visit England for the third year in a row.
In their report, Visit England, the national body that assesses visitor attractions throughout the country, praised the warm welcome offered by the volunteers as well as their enthusiasm and knowledge.
The Windmill opening hours will be 1pm-
For more information on Rayleigh Windmill and the exhibitions at the Windmill please contact Rochford District Council Leisure Team on 01702 546366. Please check the website before visiting as the Windmill is sometimes closed for private events www.rochford.gov.uk/windmill
For more information about National Mills Open weekend visit http://www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk/nmw.htm