Wind and water mills are part of the Norfolk scenery and have been part of life here for centuries. As you cast your eye across the horizon you will see the familiar sight of the sails slowly turning in the breeze and as you explore the quiet country lanes you are likely to come across a mill stream and its water wheel.
Many of Norfolk's mills are open to the public and you can climb the towers and leave with some freshly milled flour.
Running Water At the time of Domesday, in the 11th century, there were some 580 recorded watermills in Norfolk. By June 1969 the number had gone down to 48 and many have now disappeared completely.
Work is ongoing to protect Norfolk's remaining water mills and the magnificent buildings in which they are housed and visitors can explore many of them.
Click here to find out more about Norfolk's remaining water mills.
Wind power The aim of the Norfolk Windmill's Trust is to protect these distinctive buildings and give people the opportunity to find out more about their role in Norfolk's history.
All of the windmill's protected by the Trust can be viewed from roads and footpaths and many can be visited.
Wind turbines Around Norfolk you will see a growing number of mysterious, modern windmills.
Wind turbines are becoming ever more familiar landmarks around the countryside and out at sea and Swaffham is home to one of the tallest turbines in the world. You can climb the tower at the Swaffham turbine and gain outstanding views of the surrounding landscape.
Useful Links
Get baking Once you've purchased your Norfolk flour, find out more about baking bread. Flour Advisory Bureau
