Wymondham Windmill

Wymondham Windmill offers much more than a café visit — it is a place where families can make a real day of it. Alongside our country café and independent shops, visitors can enjoy creative and outdoor experiences that make every trip feel a little different. Families can join craft sessions in the on-site craft café, take part in willow weaving workshops with Rutland Willows, or try exciting countryside activities such as archery and target shooting with Rutland Outdoor Pursuits. Children can enjoy the play area, while adults relax in our beautiful alfresco patio seating area with views across the site. There is also a little woodland walk to explore, open space to enjoy, and seasonal events throughout the year that give families even more reason to visit. Set around our historic windmill, the whole site blends heritage, creativity and countryside charm in a way that feels relaxed, memorable and genuinely different.

Wymondham Windmill gives families the chance to do more than simply visit — they can get involved. From hands-on craft sessions in the craft café to willow weaving workshops with Rutland Willows, there are creative experiences that feel memorable and genuinely different. We also host outdoor activities through Rutland Outdoor Pursuits, including archery and target shooting, giving older children and adults something exciting to try. This mix of creativity, fresh air and active experiences helps make each visit feel varied, with something to suit different ages and interests across the site.

The windmill is designed for families who want a day out that feels easy, enjoyable and unhurried. Children can enjoy the play area, explore the little woodland walk and take part in seasonal events, while adults can browse the independent shops, enjoy the atmosphere of the heritage site and unwind in the beautiful alfresco patio seating area. With a country café at the centre of it all, families can settle in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee or cake while making the most of the wider site. It is the combination of space, variety and character that makes the experience stand out.