National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration of windmills and watermills, promoted by the Mills Section of SPAB.

National Mills Weekend 2027: 8 & 9 May

Across the country, hundreds of mills – including some not normally open to the public – will be taking part. The next National Mills Weekend will take place on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May 2027.

For this year's National Mills Weekend, Martyn Taylor made a film especially to celebrate the event. The film can be watched here

Useful information for National Mills Weekend

If you own or manage a mill, this is the perfect opportunity to engage local people, reach new audiences, and inspire the next generation of mill enthusiasts. We've put together some guidance on how to plan your event and tips on how to promote your event. To see information about mill openings or to share images of your mill or NMW event see  #NationalMillsWeekend Facebook hashtag. For a list of regional mill groups and their websites please have a look on the useful contact's page.