Wimbledon Windmill

Wimbledon Windmill is a grain mill built in 1817 on Wimbledon Common featuring an octagonal brick base and white wooden upper structure. The sails extend skyward and remain a distinctive landmark across the common's open landscape.

The mill was built in 1817 by carpenter Charles March and operated until 1864 when the miller was evicted by the Earl Spencer. After that time the building served as a residence for various occupants before eventually becoming a museum.

The mill museum displays milling technology through two floors of machinery, models, and educational materials that show how the craft developed. Visitors can see the tools and techniques that millers used to work with grain in earlier times.

The museum opens on weekends and bank holidays from March through October with guided tours available if booked in advance. Visitors should plan ahead since opening times are limited and the building requires careful navigation on narrow internal stairs.

Robert Baden-Powell wrote sections of his influential work 'Scouting for Boys' in 1902 while staying at the Mill House. This stay proved important for the Scouts founder to develop his groundbreaking ideas about youth education during that time.

Location: London Borough of Merton

GPS coordinates: 51.43800,-0.23200

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08