Stow Mill - General Information
Welcome to Stow Mill, the tower corn mill on the north east coast of Norfolk in the parish of Paston. This lovely mill situated in an area designated “of extreme natural beauty” is 6 miles south of Cromer just outside the seaside village of Mundesley on the coast road to Paston.
The mill was built between 1825 and 1827 and operated from 1828 until 1930, a working period of over 100 years. Then ‘out of work’, it was stripped of it’s interior machinery below the brake wheel and turned into a small home but redeemed in 1960 when it was selected for preservation by the Norfolk County Council. From then until 1999 the mill was maintained by a private owner with the help of donations and admission charges.
Current owners
In 1999 the mill was taken over by the current owners, Roger and Andrea Hough, who have carried out considerable restoration work, and have now turned Stow Mill into a loved and favoured tourist spot. View Works and Restorations.
The mill has four floors which are accessed by stepped ladders. Information is displayed at each level explaining the use of each particular floor. Historical information is also included and a good range of old photographs are shown. Display cabinets on the ground floor show items for sale in the Stow Mill Trading shop next to the windmill. From the shop a wide range of souvenirs relating to the mill are available plus many gifts at reasonable prices to suit every taste. Hot drinks are sold on a takeaway basis, together with cold drinks and ices. Seating is available outside in front of the windmill where visitors can relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings. View Origin of the name “Stow”.
Parking
A small car park is provided for visitors throughout the year. During High Summer this can get over accommodated but overflow parking is possible on the grass triangle 25 yards up the hill.
Opening times and prices
The windmill is open every day of the year from 10am until the evening or dusk. Admission is £1.50 per adult, 1.25p per concession and 50p per child.
The shop is open from Easter until Christmas but generally closed on Saturdays. Opening times are 10am until 5.30pm unless the conditions of the day leave us little option but to retire early. Opening hours from the end of October to Christmas will vary. You are welcome to call us to check we are open (+44 (0)1263 720298)
Contact us
Please telephone on 01263 720298 for any enquiries regarding confirmation of opening times or for party bookings. Alternatively you can reach us by email at .