Refine your search
Thurne Dyke Drainage Mill
Windmill, free entry
In light of COVID-19, please make sure you check with your travel and accommodation providers before travelling.
Details
Thurne Mill was built in 1820 by the millwrights England & Co of Ludham, Norfolk.
Originally when the mill was built it would have had common canvas sails and a scoopwheel but in 1885 the mill was raised (hained) to accommodate the new turbine pump and the patent sails. These allowed the Marshmen a little more free time.
Bob Morse had a fascination with windmills since he was a young boy. In 1949 a boyhood dream became a reality when he purchased the then derelict Thurne Mill. In 18 months, with the help of Albert England, a direct descendant of England’s the tower was restored. The mill was then leased to the Norfolk Windmill Trust. Sadly Bob Morse passed away in January 2007. The current owner of Thurne Mill is Debra Nicholson.
In 2018, after a period of having a pinkish glow due to a fungus attacking the original paint, volunteers help us take on The Great Thurne Mill Repaint!
Thurne Mill often attracts media attention for its iconic impact on the Broads landscape and it’s historical importance.
You may have spotted it on Escape to the Country, BBC Look East, Radio Norfolk Treasure Quest and most recently BBC’s Countryfile in 2019.
Our Marshman will be at the mill on open days demonstrating how she works and telling you all abou tthe history of this 200 year old wroking windpump.
Disabled access is not possible in the mill and the staithe is very uneven.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Donations welcome
Contact
Debra Nicholson
Address
The Street,
Thurne,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR29 3AP
Directions
Map reference: TG 400159 Lat: 52.68817 Long: 1.55063
By Road:
On leaving Great Yarmouth follow signs for A47 & A146 and onto B1152
Parking: free
Facilities
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Children welcome