Advice and guidance

Caring for all old buildings can be challenging, but traditional windmills and watermills can be particularly tricky. We’re here to help! 

Our guidance documents are packed with information on conserving, repairing and maintaining mill buildings and machinery – from sail repairs to water management, and from machinery maintenance to risk assessment. 

Find out more about planning and conservation legislatio and policies affecting mills, mill owners and millers. 

Download our technical advice leaflets and other information on maintaining watermills and windmills. 

Explore our range of courses and other educational events for those involved in mills and milling. 

Discover sources of potential help with funding a mill repair or maintenance project.

Get involved

Find out more about legislation and policies affecting mills, mill owners and millers.

Download our leaflets and other information on maintaining watermills and windmills.

Explore our range of courses and other educational events for those involved in mills and milling

Discover sources of potential help with funding a mill repair or maintenance project